Public Relations Account Manager - Wine, Spirits & Luxury Brands

KLG Public Relations; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

KLG Public Relations in New York City is seeking an Account Manager to join its award-winning team. You’ll lead strategic communications for wine and spirits brands, manage client relationships, and guide campaigns from concept to measurable results.

The role calls for a senior, entrepreneurial communicator with deep media connections, team leadership experience, and a track record of delivering high-impact earned coverage in consumer, trade, lifestyle, and business media.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• 6+ years of public relations experience, including wine and spirits.
• Strong media contacts and track record of securing coverage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic communications plans with leadership.
• Provide counsel and day-to-day guidance to clients.
• Lead account management across multiple clients while meeting deadlines and budgets.
• Mentor junior team members to drive performance.
• Develop and execute media relations programs; secure earned coverage.
• Build relationships with media, influencers, and industry partners.

Skills

Public relations

Media relations

Strategic thinking

Team leadership

Client service

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

KLG Public Relations is hiring an Account Manager to join its award-winning team.

We're looking for a strategic, entrepreneurial communications professional with deep wine and spirits expertise, strong media relationships, and a passion for building brands through impactful storytelling. This role is ideal for a team leader who thrives in a fast-paced agency environment and is eager to help shape communications strategies for some of the industry's most exciting brands.

The Account Manager will serve as a key client contact, helping lead account strategy, media relations, team management, and campaign execution while delivering exceptional client service and measurable results.

Responsibilities

• Partner with agency leadership to develop and execute strategic communications plans
• Provide thoughtful counsel and day-to-day guidance to clients
• Lead account management across multiple clients while ensuring deadlines, budgets, and deliverables are met
• Mentor and support junior team members to drive strong performance and professional growth
• Develop and execute proactive and reactive media relations programs
• Successfully pitch and secure high-quality earned media coverage across consumer, trade, lifestyle, and business media
• Build and maintain relationships with media, influencers, and industry partners
• Lead creative brainstorming sessions and identify compelling story angles and opportunities
• Monitor industry trends, competitive activity, and cultural moments to uncover opportunities for clients
• Create presentations, strategic plans, media materials, and client-facing communications

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• 6+ years of public relations experience, including at least two years in the wine and spirits industry
• Celebrity and talent experience a plus
• Strong media contacts and a proven track record of securing impactful coverage
• Exceptional written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced agency environment
• Understanding of integrated communications, including earned media, influencer marketing, affiliate marketing, content, and social media
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a solutions-oriented mindset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

About KLG PR

Founded in 2016, KLG Public Relations is an award-winning communications agency specializing in wine & spirits, hospitality, culinary, wellness, beauty, and lifestyle brands. The agency represents category leaders, emerging brands, celebrity-founded businesses, and iconic craft producers, helping clients drive awareness, relevance, and business growth through strategic communications.

With more than a century of combined leadership experience, KLG PR is known for delivering business-driving results through earned media, influencer marketing, affiliate marketing, digital communications, and integrated campaigns.

The agency has been recognized as Best Wine & Spirits Agency and a Top 100 PR Agency by PR Net, named a Top 100 Agency by PRNEWS and PR Daily, and honored by organizations including Inc. Magazine, The Drinks Business, SABRE Awards, Bulldog Awards, and the John Barleycorn Awards.

Location

New York City (Hybrid – Two Days Per Week In Office)