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Wachsman

Public Relations Account Director

New York, NY · On-site +1

$110K - $160K/yr

Support the Directors and wider leadership team in the growth of the business. Skills & Requirements: * 7-9 years of recent PR agency experience conducting media relations. * Exceptional written and ...

Brilliant Earth

Director, Public Relations

Director, Retail Brand Marketing & Public Relations Position Overview: Brilliant Earth is seeking a dynamic leader to oversee public relations initiatives. This role will be responsible advancing our ...

Brilliant Earth

Director, Public Relations

Director, Retail Brand Marketing & Public Relations Position Overview: Brilliant Earth is seeking a dynamic leader to oversee public relations initiatives. This role will be responsible advancing our ...

Brilliant Earth

Director, Public Relations

Director, Retail Brand Marketing & Public Relations Position Overview: Brilliant Earth is seeking a dynamic leader to oversee public relations initiatives. This role will be responsible advancing our ...

Stackinfra

Director, Public Relations

Denver, CO · On-site

The Director of Public Relations will support a selective, process-driven media posture (no blanket defaults), drive message discipline on responsible growth, and drive measurable results (SOV ...

Five Below

Director, Public Relations

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

The Director of Public Relations will lead the development and execution of Five Below's external communications strategy to drive brand awareness, strengthen reputation, and support business growth.

FORTUNE

Director, Public Relations

Manhattan, NY · On-site

Role OverviewReporting to the Senior Vice President, Global Communications, the Director, Public Relations will help lead Fortune's PR strategy and execution across the full portfolio of Fortune ...

Intrepid Museum

Director - Public Relations

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$90K - $95K/yr

The Director of Public Relations is responsible for media operations at Museum ceremonies and events, managing media and production shoots, reactive and proactive media relations, driving positive ...

Fortune

Director, Public Relations

New York, NY · On-site

Role Overview Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Global Communications, the Director, Public Relations will help lead Fortune's PR strategy and execution across the full portfolio of Fortune ...

Five Below

Director, Public Relations

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

The Director of Public Relations will lead the development and execution of Five Below's external communications strategy to drive brand awareness, strengthen reputation, and support business growth.

Giorgio-Armani

Director, Public Relations

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$120K - $140K/yr

Oversee and direct all US press, digital content/relationships and public relations activities for all Giorgio Armani Corporation brands and businesses - including but not limited to Giorgio Armani ...

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As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for public relation director in the United States is $103,920.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,000.00 and $128,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Public Relation Director vs Public Relations Manager?

AspectPublic Relation DirectorPublic Relations Manager
ResponsibilitiesOversees overall PR strategy, manages teams, and liaises with executive leadershipExecutes PR campaigns, manages media relations, and supervises PR staff
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, or related field; extensive experience in PRBachelor's degree; relevant PR experience often sufficient
Work EnvironmentCorporate offices, strategic planning sessionsMedia events, press conferences, daily PR activities
Industry UsageCommonly used in large organizations and corporationsWidely used across organizations of all sizes

The Public Relation Director focuses on strategic leadership and high-level planning, while the Public Relations Manager handles daily PR operations and campaign execution. Both roles require strong communication skills and PR experience, but the director typically has broader responsibilities and oversight.

What does a public relation director do?

A public relation director manages an organization’s communication strategies to build and maintain a positive public image. They oversee media relations, develop messaging, coordinate press releases, and often work with marketing teams to ensure consistent branding. Strong communication skills, media knowledge, and leadership abilities are essential for this role.
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Infographic showing various Public Relation Director job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $103,920 per year, or $50 per hour.

Public Relations Account Director

New York, NY • On-site, Remote

Wachsman
Public Relations Agencies • 51 - 200 employees
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$110K - $160K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 22 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Translate client business needs into PR strategies and oversee the creation and editing of press materials and messaging.

  • Oversee the planning and execution of impactful PR campaigns and provide counsel on branding and reputation management.

  • Develop and maintain relationships with influential media, manage high-stakes media opportunities, and conduct client meetings and strategy workshops.

Job description

Wachsman is a global communications and strategy consultancy focused on advising Founders and Executives at the cutting edge of emerging, transformative technologies.
Built for the digital and decentralised age, we provide our clients with advisory services spanning strategic and communications consulting, PR and media relations, reputation and issues management, investor relations, and policy communications. We enable them to establish and defend their industry position as they drive digital transformation and navigate new challenges and opportunities.
Founded in 2015 with regional headquarters in New York, Dublin, and Singapore, Wachsman is a trusted advisor to some of the world's most innovative companies. We help rapidly scaling firms at key moments in their journey, including in market entry, fundraising, commercial partnerships, change management, product launches, mergers and acquisitions, corporate repositioning, and regulatory compliance.
Born in the blockchain industry, Wachsman has grown to become a critical partner to a wide array of start-ups and scale-ups, challengers and disruptors across verticals including fintech, payments and financial services, data management, energy and climate tech, e-sports and gaming, arts and entertainment, social media, real estate, law, and healthcare.
Candidates must be based in or near Manhattan and be able to attend in-person meetings at short notice. While this role will initially be remote, we plan to have an office in NYC in the near future and would require a hybrid work environment. This role is referred to as an Associate Director in Wachsman's organizational structure, but it is equivalent to an Account Director or a Senior Account Supervisor at other agencies.
Duties:
Client
  • Translate client business needs into PR action with compelling messaging and strategies that excite and invigorate clients.
  • Guide the creation, editing, and standards of client press materials, messaging, and strategic plans.
  • Provide strategic counsel to ambitious, challenging, and technical clients.
  • Oversee the planning and successful execution of highly impactful PR campaigns.
  • Provide counsel and strategy for branding and reputation management; embrace and understand the principles of global media relations.
  • Direct crisis communications response for clients.
  • Demonstrate commitment to industry, agency, and clients by mastering industry knowledge and understanding clients' businesses.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with influential media to secure and grow coverage. Be an escalation point for high-stakes, high-value media opportunities and editor-level interactions on behalf of clients.
  • Conduct meetings with clients and new business.
  • Lead productive internal training and external client strategy workshops, including messaging and narrative development sessions and media training.

People & Agency Operations
  • Provide expert counsel and coaching to teammates on every facet of the PR profession.
  • Inspire ambition and enthusiasm from colleagues; take pride in facilitating others' professional development.
  • Empower client account teams to sustain a high pace of work while maintaining the highest standards of work product and client experience.
  • Support the Directors and wider leadership team in the growth of the business.

Skills & Requirements:
  • 7-9 years of recent PR agency experience conducting media relations.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Knowledge of fintech and/or financial services sectors preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to think strategically and to identify opportunities for clients.
  • Excellent knowledge of the media landscape.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and transfer complex information in a concise and clear form.
  • Ability to prioritize and plan effectively.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Accomplished workshop facilitator.
  • Crisis communications experience preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams successfully.
  • Excellent interpersonal/soft skills.
  • Motivated to excel in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to maintain a high level of social, organizational, and professional standards in job-related activities.

This is a management position
This is a full time, exempt position
Though we aim to include as much detail as possible in our job postings, this job description does not include all potential tasks and responsibilities for this role. Responsibilities may change, or new ones may be assigned throughout your employment as needed.
We have a market-based compensation structure. The salary for this position may vary based on a candidate's experience, industry expertise, technical skills, and location. The anticipated salary range for the position is $110,000 to $160,000 annually.

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