Senior Account Director – Public Relations

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Serve as the primary client contact and daily leader for account teams.

• Provide a long-term, strategic perspective in planning and execution.

• Ensure that all team members comprehend their responsibilities concerning the account and client objectives.

• Oversee the creation of informed and targeted media plans and campaigns from ideation through to execution.

• Propel media outcomes through outreach and inventive story development.

• Generate and/or refine written content.

• Lead strategic planning efforts in collaboration with clients (e.g., quarterly or semi-annual forecasting).

• Direct agency development initiatives, including new business proposals, company training sessions, team events, recruitment, etc.

• Mentor and guide internal team members, carrying out annual performance assessments.

• Provide recommendations on team staffing to ensure accounts are adequately covered and possess complementary skill sets.

• Collaborate with VPs to support scope of work and budget discussions with clients.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in PR, communications, journalism, or a related field.

• Minimum of 8 years of PR experience, either in-house or at an agency.

• Proven track record of growing accounts and cultivating client relationships.

• Demonstrated capability to achieve significant media outcomes.

• Excellent presentation and verbal communication abilities.

• Detail-oriented, with a strong emphasis on establishing and adhering to high standards.

• Exhibits a strong sense of ownership and accountability, along with exceptional project management and organizational skills.

• Possesses a creative mindset.

• Outstanding writing skills (samples will be requested).

• Experience or proven skill in talent development.

• Ability to manage multiple key stakeholders (clients, partners, customers, other agencies, etc.) effectively.

• Capable of setting realistic client expectations while providing insightful analysis on PR results.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible, remote work options.

• Unlimited paid time off (PTO).

• Summer Fridays.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance.

• 401K Plan with Employer Match up to 4% after one year of service.