Associate Director

About Scott & Co 

Scott & Co is a communications agency founded on a belief in the transformative power of culture. Art, design, architecture, food and travel change the way we think, feel and even imagine the future.

Our work brings together the people, places and ideas that drive culture forward. We start conversations and cultivate new ideas from the world’s leading visionaries––from global superstars to independent and underrepresented voices. Working at the intersection of creativity and change, we develop projects that apply the lens of culture to promote innovation as well as social and environmental justice.

We offer an international network and a distinctly editorial approach, enabling us to connect diverse audiences to today’s most compelling creative endeavors. 

Scott & Co was founded in London and two years ago established an office in New York, where demand for our expertise continues to increase. We have recently welcomed a number of high-profile new clients to our portfolio, building on longstanding partnerships with leading U.S.-based organizations and individuals.

Current and recent clients include: Canyon, Nevada Museum of Art, Performance Space New York, The Joyner/Giuffrida Collection, Space ZeroOne, American Friends of the Louvre, Goodman Gallery, Valeria Napoleone, The National Pavilion of Saudi Arabia at the Venice Biennale, Bukhara Biennial (ACDF), Kunsthalle Basel, Stedelijk Museum, Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, RIBBON International, kurimanzutto, Aspen Art Museum and Frieze.

Role & Structure

The role is Associate Director in our New York office. Working closely with our CEO & Founder, the successful candidate will lead communications programs for a portfolio of cultural and creative clients. They will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, lead the delivery of high-impact campaigns, support the development of junior team members, and play a key role in shaping Scott & Co's continued growth and profile in the US market.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a strategic, entrepreneurial and culturally engaged communications professional to take on a significant leadership role within a growing consultancy. The role offers regular collaboration with colleagues across our London office, providing opportunities to contribute to international projects and agency-wide initiatives.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

-   Serving as the senior day-to-day strategic advisor for a portfolio of cultural and creative clients.

-   Developing and implementing integrated communications strategies and campaigns that support

   client objectives and enhance reputation and visibility.

-   Building and maintaining strong relationships with key media, industry influencers, cultural stakeholders

and strategic partners across relevant markets.

-  Providing senior oversight of media relations activity, ensuring the delivery of high-quality coverage

and impactful storytelling opportunities across print, broadcast, digital and social channels.

-  Leading the development of communications materials, including messaging frameworks,

press releases, briefing documents, thought leadership content and media pitches.

-   Overseeing campaign measurement, evaluation and reporting.

-  Identifying and cultivating opportunities for partnerships, speaking engagements, thought leadership

and other profile-building initiatives on behalf of clients.

-  Managing and mentoring junior team members, supporting their professional development

and ensuring excellence in account execution.

-  Leading client meetings, presentations and strategic planning sessions, acting as a trusted advisor

to senior client stakeholders.

-  Contributing to business development activities, including proposal development, pitch participation,

networking and the identification of new opportunities for agency growth.

-  Collaborating with colleagues across the New York and London teams to share expertise, develop

integrated campaigns and support international projects.

-   Supporting the agency's profile and growth through participation in marketing initiatives, thought leadership

and industry events.

-   Providing senior leadership for client events, media programs and stakeholder engagement initiatives,

including overseeing planning, execution and follow-up activities.

-  Representing Scott & Co at industry events, conferences, media engagements and client functions

as appropriate.

Desired Experience and Skills

-       At least six years’ experience working in PR on arts or cultural accounts, preferably to include agency role(s).

-       Excellent media contacts within the art and design sectors and preferably in broader fields too.

-       Ability to give expert counsel to clients: to speak with authority, lead meetings, react to difficult questions

and to inspire confidence among clients.

-       Excellent written skills.

-    Ability to perform at a high level in new business pitches and create top-level proposal documents

and presentations.

-       Passion, interest and regular familiarization of the art industry in New York and the U.S.

-       Drive and ambition to build contacts and to be known as an industry expert.

-       An intuitive understanding of cultural trends.

-       An ability to be strategic, creative, extremely well organized and commercially minded at the same time.

-       Excellent people management and social skills.

Salary and Benefits

-    Salary band: $115,000 - $130,000, commensurate with experience.

-    Bonus schedule

-    401K match program

-    Hybrid WFH/Office program

-    Health insurance

Please email your resume to [email protected]