Account Director, PR Agency

Account Director

Location: New York City — In Person

At Bedrock Talent, we’re deliberate about the organizations we represent. Rather than partnering with every startup, we focus on visionary founders, meaningful missions, and teams committed to building lasting companies. We choose businesses solving significant problems, led by those who create environments where exceptional people can thrive. The result is a client roster we’d proudly join ourselves.

This is one of those opportunities.

Our confidential client is a rapidly growing communications and public relations firm working with high-growth startups and established companies across healthcare, biotech, and B2B SaaS. Their team partners closely with founders and executive leadership to develop distinctive narratives, build standout brands, and reach audiences who matter most. Their expertise spans corporate communications, media relations, executive visibility, thought leadership, product launches, funding announcements, and pivotal company milestones.

Intentional about culture, the team prizes accountability, ownership, and speed of execution. With continued growth, they are seeking leaders who can drive client outcomes, develop high-performing teams, and help shape the firm’s operating model.

Details on the company will be shared during the interview process.

We are seeking an Account Director who can take comprehensive ownership of client strategy, media relations, team performance, and client deliverables.

You will serve as a trusted advisor to founders and senior executives, lead sophisticated client relationships, and develop innovative communications strategies that deliver meaningful media coverage. You will also play a key role in recruiting, managing, and growing the team responsible for this work.

This is a hands-on role—you’ll establish strategy, stay actively involved in execution, maintain high standards for writing and media relations, and create processes that enable the team to operate quickly and consistently.

Ideal candidates bring 8–12 years of communications or PR experience, exposure to healthcare, biotech, or B2B SaaS, and a track record of leading both clients and teams in fast-paced settings.

You will be the primary senior contact for a portfolio of clients, leading strategic discussions, advising executives, setting agendas, managing timelines, and ensuring meticulous follow-through. Deep business understanding—not just awareness of PR calendars—is expected.

This is a proactive media relations role. You will develop story angles, write persuasive pitches, build relationships with media, and secure coverage across healthcare, business, startup, and industry publications.

You will write and edit across multiple formats, from media pitches and press releases to executive bylines, articles, and social content. Every piece must be authentic, impactful, and polished.

Execution speed is an advantage here. You’ll develop the judgment, systems, and discipline needed to deliver excellent work rapidly, making quick, informed decisions and identifying the critical path to move clients and teams forward.

Client Strategy

• Develop and drive integrated PR strategies tailored to each client’s market, stage, and goals.

• Serve as the senior strategic advisor on accounts, guiding clients on positioning and media approaches.

• Translate business priorities into actionable communications plans spanning earned media, content, executive visibility, and thought leadership.

• Identify and capitalize on timely opportunities related to industry developments and breaking news.

• Expand the scope and strategic value of client engagements.

Media Relations

• Lead proactive outreach to healthcare, biotech, business, technology, and relevant trade media.

• Write story angles, pitches, press releases, and supporting assets.

• Build and maintain key relationships with reporters, editors, analysts, and influencers.

• Prepare executives for interviews and high-stakes media moments.

• Track results and refine…