Highwire PR

Public Relations Account Director – B2B Technology, Cybersecurity, Financial Services

Highwire PR

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

Assembly

About the role

  • Lead 4 to 5 teams overseeing development of high-level strategy with clients and ensuring team success with media strategies
  • Involved in new business development and operational leadership
  • Serve as a mentor, manager and lead example for all account teams on client management, quality assurance, staff development and strategic guidance
  • Deliver exemplary client service, develop and maintain strong client relationships, and develop strong working knowledge of clients’ business
  • Identify key messages and audiences and develop strategic communications plans; deliver projects and campaigns on time and on budget
  • Understand financials of each account, manage allocated hours vs. actual fee, and ensure monthly client billing accuracy
  • Partake in execution of programs including writing/editing, media relations, social media, digital communications and crisis work
  • Maintain 2 direct reports, assist in development of goals, deliver annual reviews and quarterly check ins
  • Participate in new business process including identifying targets, research and presenting at pitch
  • Mentor junior staff and support teams; attend networking events and use agency social channels

Requirements

  • At least 7 years PR agency experience
  • Record of high academic achievement with good degree and A level results, particularly English and/or Business
  • Core consumer brand PR background with some knowledge of corporate PR and crisis management
  • Experience of running a reactive and proactive press office and handling incoming press enquiries
  • Experience measuring the ROI of communications activities
  • Experience with social media influencer engagement, content campaigns, and media coverage amplification
  • Excellent publicity skills – a strong understanding of the media, editorial requirements and what ‘makes’ a story
  • Ability to demonstrate creativity and innovative thinking
  • A wide network of national consumer and business as well as regional contacts across a broad spectrum of media
  • Experience in delivering impactful PR campaigns from inception through to delivery with a strong cuttings folder to prove it!
  • Ability to build relationships internally and externally, interfacing at all levels
  • Superior people and communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Team player who works well under pressure
  • Thrives in an environment of flexibility and change