Rubenstein Public Relations (RPR) is an award-winning communications agency based in New York City. For more than 30 years, we’ve helped companies, entrepreneurs, executives, nonprofits, and public figures tell stories that get attention. Our clients span technology, finance, real estate, consumer, healthcare, entertainment, hospitality, and social impact. We work with brands that have something important to say — from launching companies and products to building executive profiles and securing major media coverage, This position is four days in the office, with Fridays remote
About the Role:
We are looking for an experienced Account Director with experience in fintech, finance, financial services, or technology.
You’ll own major client relationships and play a key role in shaping their communications strategy. m and driving the work from idea to execution.
This is a hands-on leadership role. You won’t just oversee the work — you’ll be in it. You’ll develop ideas, build media relationships, pitch reporters, write, counsel clients, lead meetings, and help your team do their best work.
If you love media relations and pitching, this role is for you.
What You’ll Do:- Build strong reporter relationships, spot timely opportunities, and consistently put smart, relevant stories in front of the right media contacts.
- Own day-to-day strategy and client relationships across multiple accounts
- Act as a senior advisor to clients, understanding their business, goals, challenges, and competitive landscape
- Develop communications strategies that drive meaningful media coverage and raise client profiles
- Find the stories, news hooks, trends, and timely opportunities that can put clients in the spotlight
- Build creative media angles and pitch reporters, editors, producers, podcast hosts, and other media contacts
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with business, technology, finance, consumer, trade, broadcast, and mainstream media
- Lead media campaigns around product launches, funding announcements, company news, executive appointments, events, and other major moments
- Develop messaging, media strategies, launch plans, executive positioning, and thought leadership programs
- Write and edit pitches, press releases, bylines, talking points, presentations, and executive communications
- Prepare executives for interviews and advise them on messaging, positioning, and media opportunities
- Lead client meetings and presentations and clearly communicate recommendations
- Manage account priorities, timelines, budgets, and deliverables
- Lead, mentor, and develop junior and mid-level team members
- Review and strengthen team work before it reaches the client
- Step in when a client situation gets complicated and provide clear, thoughtful counsel
- Spot opportunities to grow existing accounts and contribute to new business pitches
- Stay on top of the news, media landscape, and trends affecting your clients
What We’re Looking For:- Significant PR agency experience, ideally at the Account Director with Finance or Technology experience
- Strong media pitching skills and a genuine interest in media relations.
- Established relationships with Tier 1 media across business, technology, finance, consumer, and mainstream outlets
- Proven ability to manage client relationships and lead successful PR campaigns
- Experience across digital, print, broadcast, podcasts, newsletters, and trade media
- Excellent writing, storytelling, and communication skills
- The ability to turn a client’s business goals into a clear communications strategy
- Why This RoleThis is not a role where you simply manage timelines and delegate work.
- You’ll have a real seat at the table with clients and a direct hand in shaping their communications strategy. You’ll work with senior executives, lead a talented team, build media relationships, and have the freedom to bring your own ideas to the table.
Compensation
Base salary: $110,000–$125,000, depending on experience, expertise, and overall fit.
Equal Opportunity:
Rubenstein Public Relations is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
