Highwire PR

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

Highwire PR

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • California, Washington

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Salary

💰 $125,000 - $150,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

Assembly

About the role

  • Lead 4 to 5 teams overseeing development of high-level strategy with clients
  • Oversee media strategies and ensure teams' success with media outreach
  • Participate in new business development and operational leadership
  • Serve as mentor and manager for account teams on client management, quality assurance, staff development and strategic guidance
  • Deliver exemplary client service, develop strong client relationships, and develop strategic communications plans
  • Deliver projects and campaigns on time and on budget; understand financials of each account and manage servicing levels accordingly
  • Execute program elements including writing/editing, media relations, social media, digital communications and crisis work as appropriate
  • Maintain direct reports (2), set goals, deliver reviews and support staff development
  • Participate in new business process including research and presenting at pitch
  • Maintain agency operations duties: networking events, use Highwire social channels, write for Highwire blog, responsible use of flexible work policies
  • Proactively set quarterly goals, prioritize responsibilities, and drive projects forward independently

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