Public Relations Account Director / Program Director
Requirements
must have at least 7 years of communications or PR experience (agency or in-house role) in a technology-related field, as well as a college degree in English, journalism, communications or related field. Direct experience in AI, application development, clean tech, cloud / SaaS, cybersecurity, networking, or semiconductors preferred.
Responsibilities
- Effective, proactive relationship-building with clients
- Positive, meaningful participation and leadership in client meetings
- Proactive planning and management of day-to-day program activities
- Accuracy in program forecasting / team assignments
- Participation in strategic assessment and budget / plan development, including development / assignment of team members
- Counseling clients on strategic and tactical recommendations / opportunities
- Active, ongoing cultivation of high-level media and analyst relationships
- Strong writing and editing ability and the desire to coach others in the development of writing skills
- Creation / review of PR content (releases, blog posts, case studies, contributed articles) and budget / plan documents, etc.
- Research and analysis of media landscape and market dynamics for both clients and prospects
- Effective deadline management and workload prioritization (team-wide)
- Follow-through and attention to detail on account work
- Effective planning and management of major program elements including: key message development / refinement, launches, tours, events, editorial, award, speaker placement, social media programs, etc.
- Versatility in managing a team of up to 5 people
- Business and personal relationships (or ability to cultivate such relationships) with key members of media / analyst / influencer communities
- Expertise in one or more areas of technology
- Leadership / personnel management
- Effective delegation and instruction to team members
- Provide constructive performance feedback for team members
- Provide training, motivation, and coaching of team members and other agency employees
- Proactive management of team members in terms of duties, responsibilities, professional growth, preparation and timely delivery of performance reviews, and other expectations as necessary
- Strong interviewing, evaluation, and issue resolution skills
- Business skills
- Participation in pitches to win new business
- Research for new opportunities / pitches
- Team leadership / support in new or existing business pitches
- Strong presentation skills
- Networking ability at industry events / conferences
- Plan, presentation, and budget development
- Administrative responsibilities
- Adherence to company policies
- Accurate forecasting, tracking and management of billable and non-billable time
- Travel as necessary for client work or events
Qualifications
Must have a college degree in English, journalism, communications or related field. Direct experience in AI, application development, clean tech, cloud / SaaS, cybersecurity, networking, or semiconductors preferred.
Skills
Strong writing and editing ability, research and analysis skills, and the ability to manage a team are essential.
Benefits
A complete benefits package including health insurance, a 401k, and PTO.
Pay
The estimated salary range for this position is between $90,000 - $140,000.
Schedule
Not specified.