The Consultancy PR is a dynamic brand communications practice that merges the sophisticated, senior-level execution of a big agency with the more personalized approach and entrepreneurial spirit of a boutique firm. We pride ourselves on transcending the traditional client/agency relationship, serving as a true partner to our clients, and being an extension of their internal teams across all facets of their business. The firm’s clients represent the best-in-class brands and individuals within the home/design, architecture, and luxury lifestyle categories.  

Our core capabilities lie within the following areas:

• Affiliate PR
• Brand Positioning
• Communications Strategy
• Digital Communications
• Events
• Influencer Marketing
• Media Planning
• Media Relations
• Media Training
• Reputation Management + Crisis Communications
• Reporting
• Strategic Partnerships
• Thought Leadership
• Trade Relations

TCPR is seeking a Managing Director with a minimum of 10 years of experience to join the New York team. Their core responsibilities include leading key client relationships in the home & design space, overseeing account strategy, team performance, and client success. This senior, client-facing role leads 10+ accounts and manages a team of approximately five professionals. Managing Directors report primarily to the Founder + President and collaborate with the Senior Vice President on select accounts.

Role and Responsibilities

Client Oversight and Strategic Direction

• Oversee a portfolio of client accounts, ensuring overall health, momentum, and results across engagements.
• Provide senior-level strategic counsel on communications strategy, storytelling, and executive positioning.
• Serve as a primary senior point of contact for key clients, building trusted, long-term relationships.
• Identify and proactively address challenges, stepping in on high-stakes moments or shifting priorities as needed. 
• Ensure work across accounts reflects TCPR’s standards of excellence, strategic rigor, and creative thinking.

Leadership and Growth

• Act as a visible leader within the agency, setting the tone for strategic thinking, accountability, and collaboration.
• Partner with the Founder/President and Senior Vice President on planning, forecasting, and growth initiatives within their assigned client portfolio.
• Support new business efforts through participation in pitches, proposal development, and strategic conversations.
• Represent the agency externally at industry events, panels, and networking opportunities, strengthening TCPR’s profile and relationships.

People and Culture

• Lead, mentor, and develop account teams, fostering growth into confident, strategic communications leaders.
• Oversee hiring, onboarding, and performance management for assigned teams, in partnership with leadership.
• Promote a healthy, inclusive, and high-performing culture rooted in clear communication, feedback, and collaboration.
• Ensure clarity of roles and responsibilities across teams, supporting efficiency and morale.

Agency Operations and Performance

• Partner with operations and leadership to ensure appropriate resourcing and staffing aligned with account needs and scope.
• Track key performance indicators related to client health, team engagement, and overall account performance.
• Review and help implement processes, tools, and best practices to improve efficiency and quality of work.
• Ensure accounts are managed in a way that supports both client success and long-term agency sustainability.

• B.S./B.A. in Public Relations, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant PR agency experience, ideally within design, lifestyle, luxury, and adjacent industries.
• Established senior-level relationships across a broad cross-section of consumer, trade, and business media, including national and regional print and digital outlets. Well-established relationships with leading designers, design firms, and influential voices across the design and cultural landscape.
• Proven ability to provide strategic counsel and lead high-level client relationships.
• Strong leadership experience, including managing and mentoring junior and mid-level team members.
• Demonstrated track record of creative storytelling and securing meaningful coverage across print, digital, and broadcast media.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with an interest in supporting new business development and agency growth.
• Exceptional interpersonal, networking, and verbal and written communication skills, with a collaborative and solutions-oriented approach.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to problem-solve and navigate complex client needs.
• Flexible, curious, and passionate about the design industry and cultural landscape.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Familiarity with PR databases and tools such as MuckRack and PR Newswire/Businesswire.

Benefits

The mental health and well-being of our team members are of the utmost importance to TCPR. It is our top priority to ensure our employees maintain a positive balance in their lives, both professionally and personally. We are invested in our team members’ short- and long-term growth at the agency and in their overall career paths. Our current benefits include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Generous paid time off, including unlimited vacation days.
• Summer Fridays begin at 1:30 PM from Memorial to Labor Day.
• Inclusive Holiday Calendar
• December break from Christmas Eve to New Year’s Day.
• Comprehensive health insurance for all employees.
• 401k plan for you to invest in your future.
• Monthly stipend for cell phone service.
• Regular team-building activities.

*Note: This is a hybrid role, requiring a minimum of two days in the office.