Vip Account Manager

RK Communications is an integrated communications agency connecting brands to consumers. With a team of strategists, media and celebrity experts, we are a holistic agency headquartered in New York. Our client work includes established and emerging brands alike include Hurley, bebe, SIEDRES, EM on Holiday, Mr. Larkin, Wolf Circus and Brixton.

RK c- is currently seeking a VIP Account Manager in its TriBeCa headquarters. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing client relationships, driving VIP placements and strategy. This position will report into RK c-'s founder and head of strategy, and also mentor the company's dynamic team of AAE's and interns.

Responsibilities will include:

• Drive at-once celebrity moments from street style to promo appearances, red carpet and beyond
• Oversee celebrity and influencer seeding across several clients
• Work in tandem with RK c-'s head of strategy to provide daily deliverables and insights to the company's portfolio of clients
• Develop relationships with top tier talent, stylists and entertainment executives
• Convert celebrity moments into meaningful, effective press placements
• Oversee account team which includes an assistant account executive and interns to prepare sample fulfillment, monthly reporting and seasonal strategy
• Ensure deliverables are met on a day-to-day basis to exceed client expectations

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years fashion PR agency experience is a must with an emphasis on working on celebrity and influencer relations.
• Excellent communications skills, among both internal team as well as with client accounts
• outstanding relationships with VIP, stylists and entertainment media
• Proven ability to secure VIP and influencer coverage on a daily, monthly and weekly basis
• Record of developing and executing client campaigns, managing multiple accounts at once
• Keen understanding of a consumer-led approach to PR
• A firm understanding and distinct knowledge of the media and pop culture landscape
• Launchmetrics, Microsoft suite, Cision, Fashion Monitor expert is a must