Public Relations Account Director

KCSA Strategic Communications•New York, NY

9d•Remote

About The Position

KCSA Strategic Communications is a premier, integrated communications agency specializing in Media & Technology, Cannabis & Psychedelics, Financial Services, Healthcare, and Women’s Health & Wellness. Our multidisciplinary team of public relations, investor relations, and digital specialists leverage substantial media relationships and sophisticated digital strategies to deliver persuasive, full-cycle campaigns. From elevating media profiles and raising capital to narrative development and crisis management, KCSA provides the strategic tools necessary to fuel growth. At KCSA, we don’t just tell your story—we celebrate it. We are looking for an Account Director of Public Relations to add to our team. This person is a trusted advisor to clients and confidently leads a handful of accounts. This Account Director will span multiple verticals, so being able to champion clients in different industries simultaneously is paramount. This person is a media relations shark with a proven track record of earned media relationships and placements. Guiding and mentoring junior team members, as well as reporting up to senior leadership, is a daily part of the role so experience working in a heavily matrixed environment is a big plus.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
5-8 years prior PR agency experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Team player with ability to take the lead on relevant projects

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a heavily matrixed environment

Responsibilities

Lead a handful of client accounts
Ideation & execution of strategy and tactical execution
Day-to-day program management
Substantial media relationships
Executing final draft of strategic plan
Final review of status reports / forecast / recaps to be provided to Managing Director / SVP
Cultivate and manage junior staff SAE, AE and AAE level staffers
Run five accounts with light supervision