Account Manager

The Consultancy PR; New York (NY); Híbrido; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Generous paid time off

Mental health days

Family leave

Summer Fridays

Inclusive holiday calendar

Health insurance

401k matching

Cell phone stipend

Travel opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

The Consultancy PR is a dynamic brand communications practice that blends senior-level execution with a boutique ethos. We seek an Account Manager with 4–5 years of PR experience to support a roster of home/design and luxury lifestyle clients in NYC.

The role emphasizes entrepreneurial spirit, client collaboration, and growth with the firm. Ideal candidates will have strong media networks, excellent writing skills, and the ability to manage multiple campaigns across print and digital outlets.

Formación

• 4–5 years of PR agency experience with a focus on home/design or lifestyle brands.
• Strong media relationships across national and regional outlets.
• Excellent writing and editing for press materials.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to grow with the firm.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and execute communication strategies to appropriately position a range of home/design and lifestyle brands in the media marketplace.
• Retain a network of high-level media contacts across print and digital categories, as well as influencers and interior designers.
• Conduct press outreach and secure top-tier media opportunities, including brand/founder profiles and market press coverage.
• Liaise with influencers and like-minded brands for partnerships and/or event opportunities.
• Oversee logistics for targeted press events to support seasonal launches and brand introductions.
• Interface with clients daily as relevant to press opportunities and strategic advisement.
• Lead, review, and provide feedback on press materials such as press releases and bios.
• Provide regular updates on client status to the Vice President.
• Demonstrate prioritization and deadlines management; communicate progress clearly.
• Mentor PR Coordinator and Account Executive on account management and research.

Conocimientos

Media relations

Networking

Written communication

Project management

Strategic thinking

Educación

B.S./B.A. in Public Relations/Communications

Herramientas

Muck Rack

Cision

PR Newswire

Businesswire

Descripción del empleo

THE CONSULTANCY PR is a dynamic brand communications practice that merges the sophisticated, senior-level execution of a big agency with the more personalized approach and entrepreneurial spirit of a boutique firm. We pride ourselves on transcending the traditional client/agency relationship and serving as a true partner to our clients, and an extension of their internal teams, across all facets of their business. The firm’s clients represent the best-in-class brands and individuals within the home/design, architecture, and luxury lifestyle categories. Our core capabilities lie within the following areas:

• Communications + Digital Strategies
• Key Messaging + Brand Positioning
• Image Development
• Creative Consulting
• Brand Partnerships + Collaborations
• Event Management + Execution
• Influencer Relations
• Social Media Community Management
• A+D Community Networking
• Affiliate Marketing

TCPR is seeking an Account Manager with a minimum of 4-5 years of experience to support its current client roster. An ideal candidate will have previous experience and/or personal interest in the interior design, architecture, luxury lifestyle industries, or adjacent categories and possess an entrepreneurial spirit and desire to grow with the company.

ROLES + RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute communication strategies to appropriately position a range of home/design and lifestyle brands in the media marketplace
• Retain a network of high-level media contacts across print and digital categories, as well as influencers and interior designers
• Conduct press outreach and secure top-tier media opportunities, including brand/founder profiles, feature stories, and market press coverage in home and design, fashion (men’s and women’s), accessories, lifestyle, consumer, and business outlets; speaking engagements; sponsorship opportunities; award submissions
• Liaise with influencers, as well as like-minded brands, for partnership and/or event opportunities
• Oversee logistics for targeted press events to support seasonal launches, brand introductions, dinner/cocktail events, etc.
• Interface with clients daily as relevant to press opportunities and strategic advisement
• Lead, review, and provide feedback on press materials, inclusive of press releases, company/executive bios, face sheets, media alerts, case studies, etc.
• Provide regular updates on client status to the Vice President
• Demonstrate an understanding of how to prioritize duties, meet deadlines, proactively communicate progress and deliverables
• Complete individual tasks with minimal supervision; manage both up and down to the team
• Work collaboratively with team members to develop and implement successful earned and affiliate PR strategies and ongoing campaigns
• Attend and facilitate media interviews/editor appointments; network with reporters and editors on an ongoing basis
• Read relevant consumer and trade media, including print and digital publications as well as newsletters, Substacks, etc.; report to the team on industry news and opportunities for clients on a regular basis
• Participate in brainstorming sessions for existing clients and new business opportunities; formulate ideas and aid in the proposal process
• Report to Vice President; supervise, lead, and mentor PR Coordinator and/or Account Executive roles on account management, research, daily projects, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S/B.A in Public Relations/Communications or a related field
• Minimum of 4-5 years of relevant experience at a PR agency preferred
• Strong relationships within the home/design, lifestyle, fashion (men’s and women’s), accessories, lifestyle, consumer, and business outlets (specifically news/market/features editors and directors) on a national and regional level, in print and digital categories
• Exceptional interpersonal, networking, and verbal and written communication skills; team-oriented attitude
• Creative, efficient, detail-oriented, and organized
• Solution-oriented with the ability to think critically and strategically
• Proactive with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a collaborative yet fast-paced environment
• Flexible, driven, curious, and passionate about the design industry
• Excellent writing skills with attention to detail
• Proficient in Google Sheets, Slides, and Docs
• Knowledge of PR databases/tools such as Muck Rack, Cision, PR Newswire/Businesswire

BENEFITS

The mental health and well-being of our team members is of the utmost importance to TCPR. It is our top priority to ensure our employees maintain a positive balance in their lives, both professionally and personally. We are invested in our team members’ short- and long-term growth at the agency and in their overall career paths. Our current benefits include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Generous paid time off, including sick time and unlimited paid time off
• Quarterly Mental Health Days off
• Maternity/paternity, bereavement and family medical leave
• Summer Fridays beginning at 1:30 PM from Memorial to Labor Day
• Inclusive Holiday calendar
• December break from Christmas Eve to New Year’s Day
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision) for all employees
• 401k plan for you to invest in your future that includes company matching
• Monthly stipend for cell phone service
• Celebration of individual and agency milestones (birthdays, etc.)

*Note, this is a hybrid role, requiring a minimum of two days in the office. We are looking for candidates who plan to be in NYC long term and are willing to travel if/as needed. Given the nature of our agency’s work, this role may require occasional travel and flexibility to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends, as business needs arise.