Director, PR & Influencer

Orchestra; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Orchestra, a strategic communications and marketing firm, seeks a Director who turns consumer culture into ideas that grab brands’ attention. You will lead integrated campaigns across earned media, influencer marketing, partnerships, events and cultural moments, partnering with clients and teams to turn strategy into results.

You’ll be the senior day-to-day partner to clients, driving creative direction and hands-on execution, with a passion for storytelling and a proactive, entrepreneurial

Qualifications

• 7-9+ years of consumer PR, communications or integrated marketing experience; agency experience preferred.
• Significant experience leading communications programs for consumer and lifestyle brands.
• Strong media relations expertise and understanding of what makes a consumer story break through.

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated communications strategies and campaigns for consumer brands from idea to execution.
• Serve as a senior client partner, providing counsel, creative thinking and proactive ideas.
• Develop big, culturally relevant ideas across earned media, influencer marketing, partnerships, events and other channels.
• Lead media strategy and storytelling, guiding teams to find angles that generate conversations.
• Stay attuned to consumer culture, translating shifts into opportunities for clients.
• Guide teams in launches, partnerships and brand moments.
• Lead client presentations, strategic planning and high-stakes discussions with confidence.
• Oversee multiple workstreams and keep work creative and moving forward.

Skills

Consumer PR

Senior client partner

Media relations

Integrated campaigns

Creative instincts

Leadership

Client presentations

Team development

Job description

Orchestra is a strategic communications and marketing company built for today’s complex and fragmented world. From decoding audiences to designing bold strategies, Orchestra integrates people, platforms, and stories that stick to help clients build lasting influence. The company offers programs that span from the highest level strategic business counsel through to tactical execution. Orchestra brings together 700+ people with experience across consumer and lifestyle, technology, nonprofit and philanthropy, real estate, sports, travel, hospitality, and more. Made up of leading firms BerlinRosen , Civitas Public Affairs Group , Derris , Glen Echo Group , Inkhouse , M18 , Message Lab , Onward and Small Girls PR . It also launched Brightmode , a talent acquisition firm for communications professionals, and Versus Media Group , a strategy-first political media team. Learn more at www.orchestraco.com .

People of all backgrounds and abilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Orchestra is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff, and recognizes that its continued success depends on hiring and retaining high-quality creative professionals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Opportunities for advancement exist, and we are committed to helping all staff develop and grow.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Orchestra is looking for a Director who lives and breathes consumer culture and knows how to turn what people are talking about into ideas that get brands noticed. You’ll lead integrated communications work for consumer brands, developing creative strategies and campaigns that connect earned media, influencer marketing, partnerships, events and cultural moments. You’ll be a senior day-to-day partner to clients, a creative and strategic lead for your teams, and someone who is always looking for the next idea, story or opportunity. We’re looking for someone who is equally comfortable setting the strategy, selling a big idea and rolling up their sleeves with the team to make it happen.

Note: This role is based in our NYC office, working two-three days a week in the office on a hybrid schedule.

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

As a Director, you will...

• Lead integrated communications strategies and campaigns for consumer brands, from the initial idea through execution
• Serve as a senior client partner, bringing strong counsel, creative thinking and proactive ideas to the table
• Develop big, culturally relevant ideas that can come to life across earned media, influencer marketing, partnerships, events and other channels
• Lead media strategy and storytelling, helping teams find the angles and moments that will get people talking
• Stay close to what’s happening across consumer culture, media and influencers, and translate those shifts into opportunities for clients
• Guide teams in bringing launches, partnerships, activations and other brand moments to life
• Lead client presentations, strategic planning and high-stakes conversations with confidence
• Oversee multiple workstreams while keeping the work creative, strategic and moving forward
• Lead and develop account teams, giving people clear direction, thoughtful feedback and room to grow
• Identify opportunities to expand the work and deepen client relationships

Essential skills:

• 7-9+ years of consumer PR, communications or integrated marketing experience; agency experience strongly preferred
• Significant experience leading communications programs for consumer and lifestyle brands
• Strong media relations expertise and a deep understanding of what makes a consumer story break through
• Experience developing integrated campaigns that bring together PR, influencer marketing, partnerships, events and other channels
• Strong creative instincts and a genuine pulse on consumer culture, trends and the conversations shaping what people care about
• The ability to turn a client challenge or business objective into a compelling communications idea
• Excellent client counsel, writing, presentation and communication skillsExperience leading and developing teams across multiple accounts and workstreams
• A proactive, entrepreneurial approach and comfort moving quickly from idea to execution

WORKING AT ORCHESTRA

Salary range: $110,000 - $125,000, commensurate with experience

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Note: Orchestra offers temporary (non-immigrant) work visas for new and existing employees and green card sponsorship for existing staff.

Note: This role is based in our New York office and follows a hybrid work model.