COMPANY OVERVIEW

M18 is a leading public relations company specializing in the intersecting fields of hospitality, real estate, and design. With a unique understanding of today's cultural, business, and media landscapes, our mission is to develop and execute strategic, high-impact public relations campaigns that engage the public with compelling and meaningful storytelling. We represent a high-profile group of the most innovative companies, projects, and people within our areas of focus. While our projects are diverse in concept, scale, and location, each of our clients has a distinct vision that influences and inspires, shaping their industry and the culture at large. From pioneering hotels with award-winning food and beverage to sky-grazing residential towers that have transformed the urban fabric, we are committed to bringing their stories to the forefront.

People of color, people with disabilities, and women are strongly encouraged to apply. M18 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.

POSITION OVERVIEW 

We are looking for a Director to join our rapidly growing real estate team. The Director will lead daily client relations, plan and execute day-to-day project deliverables, support and lead junior staff, and conceptualize strategies, pitches, and media placements. This person will work closely with client leads and internal staff, delegating to peers and junior staff and develop and advance strategy with senior leaders. This is a great opportunity for someone who is well-plugged in the world of media, has a passion for cities and the built environment, and wants to take the lead on client initiatives and work.

Note: This hybrid role requires a presence in New York, NY. Staff will be required to visit our office at least once a week and attend client events. 

ACCOUNTABILITIES

As as Director, you will:

• Develop and implement communications strategies and plan campaigns for multiple high-profile client accounts
• Manage clients
• Engage with key reporters 
• Write and edit persuasive external and internal documents such as press releases, op-eds, fact sheets, talking points, editorial board memos, and communications plans
• Participate in business development opportunities
• Manage internal client teams and mentor junior staff

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 6 years of strategic communications experience: in-house, media or journalism; PR agency experience preferred
• Deep experience in media relations and an interest in PR for corporate clients
• Outstanding project management skills, with the ability to prioritize work streams and track progress across multiple teams
• An expert multitasker. Project briefs change, deadlines move. It’s the nature of the business, and not only can you keep up with our fast-paced process, you thrive off of it. You have an ability to handle multiple projects at once, work quickly, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with high attention to detail.
• Strong writing skills. Your background in written communication includes extensive experience developing sharp, compelling online content
• A team player. You have an ability to work with a team to meet group objectives.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Note: Interested in this role but don’t quite meet all of the qualifications? Applicants who meet some, but not all, of the above criteria are still encouraged to apply. We are eager to speak with candidates with diverse backgrounds and can assess role leveling on an individual basis.

COMPENSATION

M18 offers competitive industry rate salary bands with the goal of retaining and growing talented individuals. 

Salary range (commensurate with experience and skills): $110,000-$120,000

In 2023 we joined BerlinRosen Holdings, home of BerlinRosen and our partner agencies Onward, Derris, Glen Echo Group, Inkhouse and Message Lab further building out our current work while expanding our reach across sectors including consumer, lifestyle, real estate, hospitality and technology, and offering expanded capabilities such as DEI consulting and public affairs.