Director (Public Relations), Consumer Lifestyle
- Location
- New York, NY
- Work type
- Full Time
- Posted
- 2026-07-27
Job description
How You’ll Make an Impact
Drive Strategic Vision & Proactively Identify Roadblocks: Develop long-term strategies and create tentpole campaigns that position clients for success in competitive markets as well as proactively identify potential roadblocks and solutions in order to ensure client success
Lead Client Relationships: Build strong rapport with clients and interagency partners as their primary strategic contact
Generate Headlines That Matter: Personally craft compelling pitches, review media lists, and conduct direct outreach to secure feature placements across print, digital, podcasts, substacks, and broadcast publications
Innovate Constantly: Originate the out-of-the-box, earned-first ideas that leverage creative thinking to generate tangible results, achieving both client and agency business goals
Deliver Measurable Results: Provide comprehensive insights that capture quantitative outcomes while acknowledging qualitative impact
Expand Media Footprint: Develop strategies to consistently secure placements beyond traditional digital outlets as well as outlets clients have never been in before
Mentor Future Leaders: Guide our talented junior team members to develop their skills and confidence, coaching them on how/when to pivot strategies as well as how to proactively improve internal processes
What Sets You Apart
AEO & Affiliate Understanding: You recognize the growing intersection of earned media, AI search, and affiliate commerce, identifying opportunities that drive both brand visibility and measurable business impact.
Point Positive Mindset: You bring realistic optimism to challenges—identifying opportunities without glossing over obstacles
Hustle and Can-Do Attitude: You’re resourceful and nimble, thriving when timelines shift and finding creative solutions when conventional approaches fall short
Future-Forward Thinking: Your intellectual curiosity drives you to spot emerging trends, tools and communities before they hit the mainstream
Media Relations Expertise: You’ve cultivated warm relationships with key journalists and understand how to translate client stories into compelling coverage
Organizational Excellence: You plan and delegate efficiently, keeping teams focused on priorities even when juggling multiple campaigns
Creative Expertise: You’ve personally conceived successful PR stunts and campaigns that generated significant attention
Qualifications
7-9+ years of experience in media relations, corporate communications, or public relations
Demonstrated success leading client accounts and agency teams
Established relationships with consumer media contacts
Proven track record of developing innovative campaign concepts
Strong organizational and time management skills