Director Corporate Communications

DIRECTOR, CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS

WHO WE ARE

Berns & Co. is widely known for building corporate and executive leadership profiles through strategic communications and our network of retail advisory platforms. We have a strong track record of executing communications strategies that drive awareness, education and industry leadership for our clients, fostering retail partnerships, and elevating women-led initiatives. Headquartered in Midtown Manhattan, we are an award-winning, woman-founded and -led company that celebrates diversity and inclusion. We demonstrate our values through highly competitive pay, fantastic benefits and a collegial, cooperative team culture.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a Director to join our leadership team. In this role, you will drive strategic corporate communications programs for a portfolio of B2B, retail and consumer clients while playing a meaningful role in growing the agency. You will serve as a senior day-to-day leader for your accounts, mentor a team of account professionals, and contribute to agency-wide initiatives, including new business development and internal operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

• Serve as senior strategic counsel to clients and develop a deep understanding of their business and communications objectives
• Develop and oversee the execution of multi-channel communications strategies that drive meaningful results
• Lead high-level media relations, cultivating relationships with top-tier journalists and editors
• Manage and mentor account teams across multiple client engagements, supporting professional growth
• Provide editorial oversight for all account deliverables, ensuring quality and strategic alignment
• Partner with senior leadership on new business development, including prospecting, pitch preparation and presentations
• Lead account scoping, budgeting and contract management
• Identify opportunities for organic account growth and expanded client relationships
• Contribute to agency positioning, thought leadership and industry visibility
• Oversee complex event strategy and execution

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications or a related field
• 7–10 years of progressive PR experience, with substantial agency experience and expertise in retail, fashion or consumer technology
• A robust and active network of media relationships
• Proven new business development experience
• Strong people management skills and experience developing mid-level talent
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Track record of developing and executing award-worthy communications campaigns
• Proficiency with Cision, Business Wire and/or Critical Mention

THIS ROLE MAY BE RIGHT FOR YOU IF YOU ARE

• A strategic thinker who also loves the craft of PR — pitching, writing and storytelling
• A natural mentor who is invested in team culture and talent development
• Someone with an entrepreneurial mindset who is energized by agency growth
• A confident communicator who can lead client conversations at the C-suite level
• Committed to a digital-first approach to news creation, distribution and amplification
• Excited to work with a group of smart, hardworking go-getters

BENEFITS AND PERKS

• Salary range: $110,000–$130,000
• Hybrid model, three days in office per week
• Comprehensive insurance coverage and 401(k)
• Generous PTO policy
• Loft-style Midtown Manhattan office