Public Relations Account Director Job at ASTRSK, New York, NY

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  • ASTRSK
  • New York, NY

Job Description

ASTRSK is looking for an Account Director or Senior Account to join its leadership team. This AD should have 5-9 years of experience with and passion for working with consumer and B2B technology brands and startups across AI, VC, fintech, healthcare, service marketplaces, edtech industries and more. The ideal candidate will be able to build trusted relationships with clients to understand their overall business goals and PR objectives, then not only build, but implement a reverse-engineered PR and comms strategy to meet those goals and objectives. Additionally, they should have experience managing a team of at least 3-5 junior to mid-level team members and be passionate about mentorship and team growth.

AD must be able to be in-office with the team on Tuesdays and Thursdays, working from home Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. *In-office dates and frequency are subject to change

An AD at ASTRSK PR is focused on building thoughtful, high-level strategy that guides clients through strong recommendations on the best possible outcomes for media relations based on the intuitive knowledge of their respective industries. An Account Director is equally at home “in the weeds” (remembering key details around client updates and calls), pitching and earning media, keeping a pulse on industry news, and more, as they are with high-level strategy.

ADs have a strong love of journalism and a desire to aid its practitioners. They are highly effective managers and no-nonsense supervisors who can lead with humility and empathy. They possess advanced writing, editing and time management skills along with deep relationships with journalists. They are constantly engaged with the unique endemic industries their clients work in and find ways to elevate PR through that knowledge.

Qualifications

  • Prior experience managing multiple accounts required
  • 5-9 years of experience
  • A Bachelor’s degree is a must, preferably in public relations or communications
  • A strong understanding of the journalistic landscape and its key players
  • A proven track record of media placements and relationships across multiple verticals
  • Expert creative writing/editing skills
  • A strong understanding of business operations/structure and memory for each client’s C-suite and organization structure
  • Understanding of how to use PR tools including Cision, MuckRack, and social networks
  • A passion for leading and serving as an example to junior team members
  • Possess a creative mindset

Those interested in applying should reach out to hiring@astrskpr.com with their resume and a kickass cover letter sharing why you would be a great addition to our team! This is your chance to make a strong first impression – show us what you got and remember, #BeWeird.

*Compensation range for these roles is based on experience and direct qualifications. Starting salary range is $100,000-$155,000.

Job Tags

Work from home, Monday to Friday,

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