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The Consultancy PR

Associate Account Director

The Consultancy PR, New York, New York, us, 10261

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THE CONSULTANCY PR is a dynamic brand communications practice that merges the sophisticated, senior‑level execution of a big agency with the more personalized approach and entrepreneurial spirit of a boutique firm. We pride ourselves on transcending the traditional client/agency relationship and serving as a true partner to our clients, and an extension of their internal teams, across all facets of their business. The firm’s clients represent the best‑in‑class brands and individuals within the home/design, architecture, and luxury lifestyle categories. Our core capabilities lie within the following areas:

Communications + Digital Strategies

Key Messaging + Brand Positioning

Image Development

Creative Consulting

Brand Partnerships + Collaborations

Event Management + Execution

Influencer Relations

Social Media Community Management

A+D Community Networking

Affiliate Marketing

TCPR is seeking an Associate Account Director with a minimum of six years of experience to support its current client roster. An ideal candidate will have previous experience and/or a personal interest in the interior design, architecture, luxury lifestyle industries, or adjacent categories, and possess an entrepreneurial spirit and desire to grow with the company.

Roles and Responsibilities

Develop creative and strategic communication strategies to appropriately position a range of home/design and lifestyle brands in the media marketplace

Retain a network of senior‑level media contacts across print and digital categories, as well as bloggers, to ensure successful placements on behalf of clients

Secure top‑tier, high‑level media opportunities, including brand/founder profiles and feature stories in home and design, fashion (men’s and women’s), accessories, lifestyle, consumer and business outlets

Independently lead client accounts on behalf of agency with minimal oversight

Play leading role in the creation of communications plans and goals and management of effective timelines

Serve as client lead, addressing client issues authoritatively, thoughtfully and effectively

Provide strategic advisement to clients on a regular basis as related to specific opportunities as well as their general businesses

Demonstrate proficiency in media relations, including creating and driving both media outreach plans

Participate in and/or lead brainstorm sessions to develop strategic/creative thinking for clients

Review and approve all press materials – press releases, pitches, recaps, etc. – and other client‑facing materials – agendas, status reports, clipbooks, etc.

Oversee and manage a team across East and West Coast offices on all daily activities related to client management

Ability to lead client events, previews and leverage client presence at industry shows and conferences

Liaise with senior leadership on select new business activities, including participation in initial meetings/conversations, proposal development and onboarding

Supervise staff by motivating, mentoring and coaching, consistently providing feedback and holding them accountable

Commit to continuous learning and improvement of leadership skills

Requirements

B.S/B.A. in Public Relations/Communications or related field

Minimum six years of experience at a PR agency

Relationships within the home/design, lifestyle, fashion as well as digital and regional media on both a national and regional level required

Experience in client management and oversight

Exceptional interpersonal, networking and verbal and written communications skills; team‑oriented attitude

Creative, efficient, detail‑oriented and organized

Solution‑oriented with the ability to think critically and strategically

Proactive with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a collaborative, yet fast‑paced, environment

Flexible, driven, curious and passionate about the design industry

Excellent writing skills with attention to detail Experience managing and mentoring a junior team

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Knowledge of PR databases/tools such as Cision, PR Newswire/Businesswire

Benefits The mental health and well‑being of our team members is of the utmost importance to TCPR. It is our top priority to ensure our employees maintain a positive balance in their lives, both professionally and personally. We are invested in our team members’ short‑ and long‑term growth at the agency and in their overall career paths. Our current benefits include, but are not limited to, the following:

Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, “flex” and volunteer days, as well as maternity/paternity, bereavement, and family medical leave

Summer Fridays beginning at 1:30 PM from Memorial to Labor Day

Inclusive Holiday calendar

December break from Christmas Eve to New Year’s Day

Flexible work‑from‑home policy

Comprehensive health insurance for all employees

401k plan for you to invest in your future

Monthly stipend for cell phone service

Regular team‑building activities

Note, this is a hybrid role, requiring days in the NYC office.

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