Account Director

Nike Communications, Inc.•New York, NY

11d•$95,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Nike Communications is a female-founded creative communications firm established in 1984 that specializes in marketing prestige brands. The firm uses diverse perspectives to create culturally relevant campaigns and meaningful connections between iconic brands and their audiences, and emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion in its workplace. The New York-based Account Director leads media relations and client communications for luxury, lifestyle, and/or entertainment brands. The role provides strategic counsel, develops and executes communication and creative campaigns, leads brand collaborations and event strategies, mentors junior staff, and contributes to business development. The position involves collaborating with internal creative teams and external agency partners, maintaining relationships with media, and traveling for work-related events or meetings.

Requirements

At least five years of full-time experience in public relations and media relations.
Genuine enthusiasm and in-depth knowledge of the luxury, lifestyle, and/or entertainment industries, with a proven record of delivering impactful stories across diverse media.
Ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with top media outlets and key freelance writers.
Proficiency in team management and in organizing events or programs with budgets exceeding $1 million.
Willingness and flexibility to travel for work-related events or meetings.
Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, both online and in person.
Comprehensive understanding of print, online, broadcast, and new-media channels, including podcasts.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with self-awareness, cultural competency, and the ability to work with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Ability to thrive in a dynamic workplace, demonstrating adaptability and resilience.

Nice To Haves

Spanish speaking and writing skills.

Responsibilities

Lead by example in securing earned media, including marquee feature stories in top national outlets and emerging media platforms, and drive the team to exceed annual KPIs.
Support junior staff growth and advancement through mentoring, development, and retention efforts.
Use industry expertise to anticipate client needs, serve as a trusted partner, and proactively address opportunities and challenges with strategic solutions.
Partner with Nike Communications creative teams and external creative agencies on client initiatives.
Provide strategic guidance to clients and collaborate with agency partners to develop and execute communication and creative campaigns that enhance brand reputation and visibility.
Lead ideation, execution, and recommendations for brand collaborations, partnerships, talent-led campaigns, and event strategies.
Identify new business leads and opportunities and develop proposals and presentations.
Travel for work-related events or meetings as needed.

Benefits

Medical coverage options through UnitedHealthcare, plus dental and vision coverage through Principal.
401(k) plan, with potential agency contribution through year-end profit sharing.
15 vacation days and an additional day off during the employee’s birthday month.
Agency closure between Christmas and New Year’s, plus 10 other holidays during the calendar year.
Summer Fridays with shorter work hours from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
12 weeks of paid parental leave and formal policies supporting working parents.
Business phone line or coverage of a personal phone number under the agency plan.
Company-provided laptop and accessories, with IT support.
Potential discretionary end-of-year bonuses.
Happy hours and an annual agency-wide offsite.
Employee resource groups, DEI programming, and other initiatives.