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Matter Communications · 2 weeks ago

PR Account Manager, Tech

Boston, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$85K/yr - $95K/yr

5+ years exp

Matter Communications is an independent and thriving brand elevation agency specializing in PR and digital marketing. They are seeking a creative, results-focused Account Manager with tech and cybersecurity PR experience to manage client PR programs and develop strategic campaigns that enhance client visibility.

Public RelationsSocial MediaWeb Design

Hiring Manager

Petra Dawson

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a broad range of proactive PR and social media strategies/programs for assigned clients, identifying opportunities to build clients’ visibility in media outlets (print, broadcast, radio, blogs, other social media) that reach their targeted consumers and business communities

Develop and implement public relation activities including new product introductions, product reviews, analyst relations, awards and speaker’ bureau opportunities

Become an expert on your clients’ business and the competitive landscape. Provide strategic recommendations and creative ideas for clients on an ongoing basis; proactively identifies and addresses clients’ needs

Ensure the account team is effectively executing on the client’s program, meeting defined deliverables, and delivering excellent client service

Build strong client relations at senior levels, identifies and troubleshoots issues and challenges as they relate to client satisfaction and overall program success

Manage account teams in the execution of all programs and assume accountability for meeting all program deliverables. Act as mentor and coach for team members, taking an active role in their professional development

Manage budget and allocation of staff resources

Actively participate in new business: Identifies opportunities to upsell and grow the account; brings in new business opportunities through own network, experience and meet established revenue goals; generates new business pitch decks with strategic, creative thinking; contributes meaningfully to RFPs; and plays a key role in a new business meeting and/or messaging and positioning session

Qualification

B2B tech PRCybersecurity PRClient managementSocial media strategiesWriting skillsTeam managementPresentation skillsCreative thinking

Required

5+ years' experience in b2b tech and cybersecurity public relations (previous agency experience required)

Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple clients as well as manage multiple junior team members

Ability to conceive and oversee the implementation of overall communication programs as well as targeted product launches, announcements, strategies, message development and corporate positioning

A demonstrated track record of leading successful, measurable PR and social media programs for multiple clients

A desire to work in a fast-moving, dynamic, team-oriented environment with the ability to manage multiple clients simultaneously

A creative and results-oriented approach to all work that is produced

Strong writing skills with demonstrated experience creating messaging/positioning, press releases, blog posts, byline articles, etc

Exceptional presentation and communication skills (verbal and written)

Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant business experience

Benefits

Exceptional company culture, monthly FUN events in all offices, happy hours, and surprise rewards throughout the year.

A comprehensive time-off plan that includes PTO, sick time, a yearly winter break, birthdays off, short Fridays EVERY week, and other out of office time to support work/life balance.

Top notch health, dental, and vision plans

Extensive and ever-growing programs for diversity, equity and inclusion, plus a variety of specialized employee resource groups, diversity focused events and initiatives, and more.

Paid volunteer time through our Helping Hands program.

Matter Wellness program, featuring extracurricular activities and interoffice competitions

Employee referral program (get a $$ bonus for each referral we hire)

Lots of other stellar benefits like a 401K program, pet insurance, FSA and Dependent care plans, paid parental leave, and so much more.