Account Director, Corporate Comms & Tech PR

Job Description

We have an immediate opening for an Account Director. This role will work across high profile technology brands and exciting startups, leading a dynamic mix of corporate reputation efforts, brand campaigns, executive thought leadership programs, and more.
Our candidate is curious, with excellent writing skills. We're looking for someone who can learn quickly and touch a variety of clients -- from high growth startups to established brands to VC firms. Our clients span hardware, creativity, gaming, virtual reality, climate tech, fintech, healthtech, and more.
Our Account Directors counsel the client, provide fresh ideas, motivate the team, ensure goals are being met, and generate results through regular pitching. We're looking for an entrepreneurial spirit who is excited about contributing to our growing San Francisco office and continuing to build our thriving tech practice.

Responsibilities Include:
• Developing and executing comprehensive communications strategies.
• Producing clear, persuasive content, including messaging, media pitches, event submissions, awards submissions, and more to tell client stories
• Managing complex client issues and seeing the client through stressful situations with thoughtful counsel.
• Leading client accounts.
• Contributing to business development, including new business and organic growth with existing clients.
• Coordinating with other discipline experts (e.g. social media, paid media, design, crisis, brand integration, talent integration) as needed.
• Managing and mentoring junior staff to help motivate and coach team members; managing up to senior staff.
• Responding to client requests in a timely manner.
• Support administration of accounts including results reporting, agendas/recaps, budget trackers, and more.

You Should Apply If:
• You've been working in PR for at least 8 years.
• You've managed a team with direct oversight for at least 2 years.
• You are passionate about the tech and venture capital landscape.
• You have demonstrated success in securing top-tier press placements that have an impact on the client's bottom line.
• You can think outside the box to create insightful and impactful media moments.
• You are a strong writer – persuasive, concise, creative, and quick!
• You are a strategic thinker, bring new ideas to the table, and love a good brainstorm.
• You have strong decision-making abilities and accountability.
• You are incredibly organized, detail oriented, and able to excel at managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• You're willing to work select evenings/weekends and travel when necessary.
• You enjoy over-delivering rather than meeting expectations and take genuine pride in being part of something good.

$100,000 - $110,000 a year

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-36jj99-3-22-117-210-42 in your application.