Account Director, B2B Tech PR
We help disruptors, innovators and market leaders go beyond industry expectations to create narratives that capture target audiences and generate real impact.
Work Arrangement
Hybrid (2 days per week in-office) for candidates based within 50 miles of our hub offices in San Francisco, New York City, Salt Lake City, or Boston. Remote candidates must reside in AL, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, MA, NJ, NM, NY, OR, TX, UT, VA, or WA.
About the Role
Account Directors (AD) are mid-level managers and first-level people managers who lead multiple client accounts day-to-day. You’ll be hands-on in daily activities while also providing leadership and direction to account teams, including client service, staffing, training, and quality control. As a member of Method’s Leadership Team, you’ll collaborate with HR, Finance, and Operations on internal agency initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Agency Leadership
- Provide input on agency decision-making, including new business, best practices, client service, and performance management.
- Work with People Ops to motivate and lead high-performance teams; contribute to recruiting and retaining talent; deliver constructive feedback.
- Mentor direct reports, ensuring annual 360 reviews and career development goals are set.
- Account Leadership
- Provide strategic guidance for clients and teams on PR and integrated marketing programs, handling sensitive issues and evolving direction as needed.
- Execute Method’s Concierge Service Delivery Approach for clients and teams.
- Oversee goal development for internal teams and clients, leading execution against client strategy.
- Coach Account Supervisors to guide teams in producing high-quality work.
- Develop strong written content and newsworthy pitches aligned with client business objectives; coach teams to do the same.
- Build relationships with reporters and publications to secure coverage across business, broadcast, tech, and trade media; lead and coach teams in media outreach.
- Business Development
- Expand personal/professional network to enhance Method’s brand and grow client services.
- Participate in new business pitches, ensuring well-researched and polished presentations.
- Support organic growth by expanding client scope of work.
- Account and Agency Management
- Manage account teams to ensure quality work, efficient processes, and timely client request handling.
- Track and manage budgets to assist leadership in their responsibilities.
- Participate in account staffing and evaluate team structures for quality and profitability.
Requirements
- 6–10 years of experience in public relations, communications, marketing, or related fields (e.g., research, advertising, management consulting, media, publishing).
- Senior-level ability to conceptualize and execute integrated communications programs aligned with business goals.
- Proven ability to build trusted advisor relationships with clients.
- Excellent judgment and emotional intelligence in navigating difficult conversations.
- Experience working with technology media, pitching stories, staffing briefings, and targeting diverse audiences.
- Established relationships with journalists, analysts, and influencers.
- Experience managing multiple direct reports with varying developmental needs, focusing on both hard and soft skills.
- Strong editing and writing capabilities.
- Passion for continuous learning and team development.
Benefits
- Flexible, hybrid work policy.
- Generous vacation and wellness time accruals, two weeks of full office closure, paid holidays, and 2 floating holidays.
- Cell phone and internet cost reimbursement.
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Employer-paid Health Savings Account (HSA).
- 401K Plan with 4% employer match.
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with three confidential counseling sessions per issue per year.
- Paid Family Leave.
- $500 annual wellness stipend after 6 months of employment.
- $1,500 professional development stipend after 2 years of employment.
- 4 weeks of paid sabbatical after 5 years of employment.
- Leadership development and virtual training opportunities.
Pay
Salary Range: $105,000 – $135,000. Final compensation will be determined by education, relevant work experience, and geographic location.
About The Company
Founded in 2010, Method Communications is an award-winning technology marketing and public relations agency for challenger brands and innovative companies. Our core values—relationships, resourcefulness, and results—guide our collaborative and high-performing culture. We prioritize the health and well-being of our employees, families, and communities, and recognize our diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage.