Account Director, Public Affairs & Nonprofits

ABOUT BERLINROSENBerlinRosen is a fast-growing, full-service consulting and communications firm with more than 300 communications and campaign strategists in New York, Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles. Since its founding in 2005, BerlinRosen has powerfully expanded its presence in corporate, social impact / ESG, nonprofit, entertainment, media, racial justice, healthcare, hospitality, real estate, architecture, design, urbanism, land use, lifestyle, technology, issue advocacy and workers' rights communications. We have received more than 50 awards and recognitions, including being the only agency to be named #1 on Observer's PR Power List for three consecutive years, #2 in City & State's New York Political PR 75 (2024), PR Week's Outstanding Large Agency (2023), PRNews' Large PR Agency of the Year (2021) and 5 / 5 Stars on Forbes' latest Best PR Agencies in America list. People of color, people with disabilities and women are strongly encouraged to apply. BerlinRosen is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff, and recognizes that its continued success depends on hiring and retaining high-quality, creative professionals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Opportunities for advancement exist, and we are committed to helping all staff develop and grow.ABOUT THE CITIES TEAMBerlinRosen's Cities practice comprises over 70 communications professionals who bring a unique campaign-style approach to strategic communications. We work with visionary clients in New York, Los Angeles and other major cities across the country on issues ranging from healthcare, urban planning, affordable housing, issue advocacy, social impact and progressive policy, public affairs, higher education, real estate, travel, lifestyle, arts & culture and more. Whether it's winning community and political support, policy change, elevating new projects and brands or launching some of our city's most visited attractions, we help our clients shape the future of cities.ABOUT THIS ROLEBerlinRosen is seeking an experienced public affairs and nonprofits strategist to join us as an Account Director. In this role, you will create strategies, manage campaigns and promote programs that drive media coverage, persuade stakeholders and grow coalitions in support of your clients' public affairs priorities at the local, state and federal levels. You will work with a team of expert colleagues and lead the day- to-day account flow by managing junior staff and client relations.Role location : This role is based in ourNew York, N.Y. office on a hybrid basis. The Cities team is in-office 3 days per week.ACCOUNTABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONSAs an Account Director on the Cities team, you will...Lead development of large-scale public affairs strategies along with teammatesDrive high-touch, daily client communications with the same client leads : brainstorming, flagging concerns and problem-solvingManage a team of junior staff on each account you lead, strategically influencing deliverables' quality and staff development by delegating, modeling smart practices and providing feedbackCoordinate across internal and external teams to deploy integrated services (media relations, digital advertising, research) to meet your clients' goalsConceptualize and drive new story angles and other media opportunities for clients : such as landing feature stories even when there is no news to announce, or drafting a persuasive and compelling pitch on behalf of a client for a high-profile interview, award or conferenceWork closely with senior team leaders on capacity planning to ensure that the team is running efficientlyPlace numerous stories through persistence and creativity, identifying new targets and trying new approaches until the story landsContribute to business development and growth effortsEssential skills : At least 6 years of experience working in nonprofit, politics, government, advocacy or strategic communicationsUnderstanding of New York City and State politics and media, with experience working in other geographies a plusStrong storytelling skills with the ability to provide examples of materials that clearly demonstrate these capabilitiesAt least 1 year of experience managing teamsCoalition-building experience in support of political candidates, policy issues or public affairs clientsVersatile writer who is comfortable and well-versed in writing in an informal, conversational tone and addressing people more formally when necessarySavviness and creativity in media relations and pitching, social media content ideation and influencer engagement with the knowledge to identify new targets and thoughtful angles until the story landsAbility to confidently communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing, with varying levels of staff, clients and the media and is comfortable thinking on their feetOrganized and used to a fast-paced environment with the capability to handle multiple assignments at once, work quickly and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environmentProven ability to become a savvy and nimble student of the "news" and quickly identify new media opportunities and narratives to insert our clients' voices into the news cycleWORKING AT BERLINROSENCompensation philosophy : BerlinRosen offers competitive industry rate salary bands with the goal of retaining and growing talented individuals. We regularly review and adjust our compensation structure as needed to ensure equity across teams and levels.Salary range (commensurate with experience and skills) : $110,000-$130,000Account Directors are eligible for end of year bonuses based on firm, team and individual performance.Benefits : Medical, dental and vision insurance for employees and dependentsPre-tax Health Savings Account Savings Plan (HSA-SP) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)401K with a 4% employer match and no vesting periodFlexible paid time off policyPre-tax commuter benefitsMobile phone reimbursement for data and minutesEmployer-funded life insuranceDiscounted annual bikeshare membershipCorporate discounts through Tickets at Work#LI-DK1#LI-HybridWe're part of Orchestra, the first communications company built for today's media landscape. Since 2022, it's acquired nine firms, including : BerlinRosen, Civitas Public Affairs Group, Derris, Glen Echo Group, Inkhouse, M18, Message Lab, Onward and Small Girls PR. It also launched Brightmode, a talent acquisition firm for your communication professionals. Learn more at : www.orchestraco.com.To ensure that applicants are matched with the job that best suits their qualifications and interests, information that you submit may be shared with our network agencies. By providing your information, you are consenting to allow us and our subsidiaries to keep your information on file and to contact you regarding job opportunities, recruitment events and other related updates.

Salary : $110,000 - $130,000