Method Communications · 3 days ago
Public Relations Account Director, Cybersecurity & B2B Tech
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$105K/yr - $135K/yr
6+ years expMethod Communications is an award-winning technology marketing and public relations agency built for challenger brands. They are seeking a Public Relations Account Director who will manage multiple client accounts, provide strategic guidance, and lead account teams while ensuring high-quality client service and team performance.
MessagingProfessional NetworkingPublic RelationsSocial Media
Hiring Manager
Kaley McClellan
Responsibilities
Provide input on decision-making issues affecting the agency – new business, best practices, client service, and performance management
Work with People Ops to motivate and lead a high-performance team; contribute to attracting, recruiting and retaining team members; deliver constructive and clear feedback to ensure level requirements are met
Act as a mentor for designated direct reports, ensuring annual 360 reviews are performed and career development goals are set for all career coachees/direct reports
Provide strategic guidance for clients and team leads on well-conceptualized and researched PR and integrated marketing programs, including handling sensitive client issues, solving problems, and evolving direction as necessary
Execute and demonstrate Method’s Concierge Service Delivery Approach to your clients and teams
Oversee the development of goals for internal team members and clients, leading teams to effectively execute against client strategy
Coach and support Account Supervisors in guiding teams to collaborate and produce high-quality work effectively
Develop strong written content and newsworthy pitches that align with client's business objectives and coach teams to do the same
Build relationships with a wide range of reporters and publications to secure coverage across business, broadcast, tech and trade media; lead and coach teams to do the same
Expand personal/ professional network in order to enhance the Method brand and grow our client and client services portfolio
Participate in new business pitches ensuring presentations are well-researched, prepared and polished
Support organic growth by expanding the scope of work with clients
Manage account team to ensure quality work is done, efficient processes are in place, and client requests are handled in a timely fashion
Help track and manage budgets to assist the executive team and leadership team in performing their responsibilities
Participate in account staffing and evaluating team structures to maximize account quality and profitability
Qualification
Required
Typically 6 - 10 years' experience (or equivalent expertise and education) in public relations, communications, marketing and/or related fields, including research, advertising, management consulting, media and publishing
Senior level ability to conceptualize and execute integrated communications programs that align with business goals and objectives
Ability to build positive rapport and trusted advisor relationships with clients
Adept at exercising excellent judgment and emotional intelligence in navigating difficult conversations
Comfortable working with technology media across industry verticals, pitching stories, staffing briefings and providing targeted outreach to diverse audiences
Established relationships with media, including journalists, analysts and other influencers
Able to manage others and oversee multiple direct reports with different managerial requirements, working on both hard and soft skill development
Strong editing and writing capabilities
Passion for work and commitment to developing skills and helping team members learn on a daily basis
Benefits
Flexible, hybrid work
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 Employer Match up to 4%
Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering three confidential, face-to-face counseling sessions per issue per year
Paid Family Leave
$500 annual wellness stipend after 6 months of employment
$1500 professional development stipend after 2 years of employment
4 weeks of paid sabbatical after 5 years of employment
Leadership development and virtual training opportunities
Company
Method Communications
Method Communications is an integrated communications agency that offers its users with public relations campaigns.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2018-12-19Acquired
Leadership Team
Katy Spaulding
Chief Operating Officer
Matt Stewart
General Manager West Coast
Recent News
2024-04-11
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