Account Director — Beauty & Fashion Public Relations

Job overview

The Account Director — Beauty & Fashion Public Relations role is based in New York, NY or Chicago, IL; compensation is $105,000–$130,000 per year. Praytell is a creative communications agency producing integrated, culture-driven work; the posting seeks a candidate based in New York or Chicago. The director leads integrated communications programs across earned media, influencer, and social channels, serving as a strategic client partner while overseeing execution, team development, and account performance. The role connects client objectives with campaign strategy, creative development, measurement, and delivery.

What you'll do

• Lead client relationships and strategic counsel
• oversee account budgets, workflow, staffing, and employee development
• guide client communications, presentations, and written materials
• lead audience and channel analysis
• develop earned, influencer, and social strategies
• guide campaign concepts and execution
• oversee influencer partnerships and social initiatives
• analyze performance and recommend strategic improvements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

account director

beauty and fashion pr

praytell

new york ny

chicago il

public relations

earned media

influencer marketing

social media

$105k–$130k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health coverage
• employee stock ownership plan
• 401(k) with company match
• flexible time off
• 18 company holidays
• Flex Fridays
• wellness stipend
• employee assistance program
• paid parental leave and fertility support
• professional development.

Why this role

The posting seeks 7–10 years of experience, ideally in a PR agency, with a strong track record across beauty and fashion brands; personal-care experience is a plus.

About the employer

Praytell is hiring for this role. Industry: Public Relations Agencies. Sector: 54.