Karla Otto is a globally recognized public relations and communications agency, founded in 1982, with offices in 15 key cities across the UK, EMEA, US, and Asia. With a strong presence in fashion capitals such as Milan, London, Paris, and New York, the agency has built a reputation for representing some of the most prestigious names in fashion, beauty, and lifestyle.
In 2017, Karla Otto merged with K2 to form THE INDEPENDENTS, a global marketing, design, and communications group. This collective brings together industry leaders who share a commitment to innovation, excellence, and thoughtful collaboration across the luxury and lifestyle sectors.
At Karla Otto, our team of expert strategists, designers, planners and publicists are dedicated to delivering exceptional results and establishing long-term partnerships with our clients. We are passionate about the world of fashion, beauty, and luxury, with everyone bringing their unique expertise and insights to the table. We are driven by a shared commitment to excellence and a deep understanding of the ever-evolving industry landscape.
To help support our future growth as an agency, we are looking for an Account Manager, Lifestyle & Hospitality to join our team based in our NYC office. This role is a core driver of client programs within Karla Otto's Lifestyle and Hospitality portfolio. This role balances hands-on execution with strategic thinking, managing daily client activity while contributing to broader communications planning and account growth.
The ideal candidate brings a strong interest in culture, hospitality, and lifestyle, paired with developing media relationships and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach to storytelling.
Key Responsibilities
Client Management & Execution
Manage day-to-day communication programs across lifestyle, hospitality, and wellness clients
Draft, edit, and manage press materials, pitches, and editorial outreach, securing client signoff as required
Lead monthly reporting, client agendas, and status updates
Ensure timelines, deliverables, and priorities are managed effectively across accounts
Media & Events
Proactively pitch and secure coverage across long-and short-lead media, digital platforms, and broadcast
Develop and maintain relationships with key contacts across hospitality, luxury, and lifestyle media
Support the planning and execution of press trips, events, and brand activitions
Collaborate closely with events and production teams to ensure seamless execution
Growth & Collaboration
Identify opportunities to expand services across existing accounts
Contribute to brainstorming for new business pitches and strategic proposals
Conduct competitive media research and landscape analysis
Support and guide junior team members through mentorship, feedback, and task oversight
Collaborate with senior team members to ensure consistent, high-quality client service
Key Attributes
4-6 years of relevant experience in agency or in-house communications
Strong understanding of lifestyle, hospitality, and cultural media landscapes
Existing relationships with press, media, and influencers preferred
Excellent organizational, project management, and prioritization skills
Strong attention to detail across both qualitative and quantitative work
Collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset
Ability to manage multiple accounts and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
What We Offer
Salary Range: $80k-$85k
Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
401K Employer Match program
Commuter Benefits
Paid Time Off including Vacation Days, Personal Days, Sick Days, and additional Comp Days
Company-wide closure last week of the year
10 Federal Holidays Observed
At Karla Otto, we are always looking for personalities with positive charisma who are enthusiastic, self-motivated, and have a keen sense of aesthetics.
Karla Otto embraces and celebrates diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Karla Otto provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join our team!
...We are seeking an experienced, warm, and highly organized professional to join our family... ...The ideal candidate enjoys working with school-aged children while also helping manage the... ...grade): Independent, social, excellent student; highly involved in soccer Boy, 5 (Kindergarten...
...seeking a full-time, dependable, and caring nanny to support their household during a tender season. The role centers on caring for four school-aged children, ages 4, 5, 11, and 13, with two older girls and two younger boys. The family is looking for a steady presence to...
...passion to create a smarter, cleaner and more connected future. We deliver innovative solutions that make our customers' lives easier-helping them power, protect, and intelligently manage their homes and businesses. To do this, we need creative and talented people to join...
...1/19/26 at 4:00PM CST. Top Skills & Years of Experience: 1. Salesforce development experience. 1. 3+ years with APEX 1. 3+ years with Salesforce Object Query Language (SOQL) 1. 3+ years Visualforce framework experience 1. 3+ years Salesforce...
...and comfortable working autonomously. Job Perks Fully remote no commuting required. Paid training provided; no prior experience necessary. Flexible scheduling, part-time or full-time. Participate in group or independent projects. Opportunities for...