Public Relations Account Director

Hiltzik Strategies is a strategic communications and consulting firm specializing in message and narrative development, corporate communications, crisis management and litigation support, media relations, digital and social media strategy, research and analysis, and content creation. We serve as a trusted advisor and partner to leading business executives, entrepreneurs, and leaders across media, entertainment, technology, sports, finance, education, public affairs, philanthropy, andother industries.

We are looking for a highly motivated
Account Director
to help drive strategic execution to join our firm in our New York office. You’ll love this job if you enjoy working in a fast-paced, collaborative, creative environment. Given the size of our team, you will start contributing on day one to our company’s growth and culture.

• Strategic Oversight:Report to Agency EVP to support EVP priorities including keeping account teams on track, refining client strategy, supporting on media relations efforts and managing the logistics of new business pitches.
• Quality Control:Serve as Project Manager / Quality Control point to ensure client work is delivered on time and reflective of agency excellence.
• Workflow Management:Help manage the flow of account work among team members to ensure client objectives are met and deliverables are high quality and creative.
• Review & Edit:Be responsible for reviewing and editing all written materials—including press lists—developed by team.
• Media Relations:Support media relations for client teams, from producing materials that will secure proactive coverage to cultivating relationships with journalists and influencers.
• Training:Participate in and conduct media training sessions and media interviews.
• Material Development:Demonstrate ability to effectively develop a full range of materials including strategic plans, press materials, social copy, digital content, client correspondence, and more.
• Problem Solving:Provide solutions and recommendations to senior staff to leverage opportunities and troubleshoot client-related challenges.

• Team Guidance:Deliver constructive and clear feedback to diverse teams on behalf of EVP.
• Collaborative Relationships:Show a high level of integrity in counseling and consulting to develop strong, collaborative relationships with team members.
• New Business:Collaborate on new business efforts, including drafting proposals, conducting research, and participating on calls/presentations.

• Experience:6+ years of professional experience at a public relations agency or as part of an in-house communications team, with finance, tech, and/or corporate B2B experience a plus.
• Leadership:Management experience with oversight of direct reports for at least 3 years.
• PR Expertise:Expertise with traditional and non-traditional PR strategies and tactics; demonstrated success in securing top-tier press coverage.
• Communication:Excellent verbal and written communications skills; strong aptitude and interest in writing.
• Drive:Self-starter and is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, meeting deadlines, and driving multiple projects across the finish line at once.
• Precision:Exceptional attention to detail, follow up, and organization skills.
• Tech Savvy:Digital and social media savvy a plus.