Montagne Powers · 1 month ago
Public Relations Account Director
Manchester, NH
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expMontagne Powers is Northern New England’s leading strategic communications and public relations firm, working with organizations that make a real difference. The Account Director will serve as the senior lead for a roster of clients, managing strategy, execution, and outcomes while mentoring junior staff and contributing to agency growth.
Communications InfrastructurePublic Relations
Responsibilities
Serve as primary agency liaison and senior counsel for clients; craft communications strategy aligned with client business objectives and values
Lead development of integrated communications plans - media, digital/social, content, events, thought leadership, stakeholder and influencer engagement
Provide strategic guidance on brand positioning, messaging, crisis communications (if applicable), reputation management, and long-term planning
Oversee high-quality development of press materials - press releases, thought-leadership articles, media kits, bylines, talking points, Q&As
Cultivate and sustain relationships with key media, influencers, and stakeholders across traditional, trade, digital, social channels relevant to client sectors
Direct pitching strategy, media outreach, placement execution, and media training for clients (as needed)
Monitor coverage and performance metrics; lead post-campaign analysis, reporting, insights, and recommendations
Lead and mentor a team of account executives, juniors, and coordinators across multiple accounts
Delegate tasks, provide feedback, review work for quality, and ensure timely, on-budget delivery of client work
Foster a collaborative, growth-oriented team culture, reinforcing agency values of creativity, integrity, and client service excellence
Identify growth opportunities within existing accounts - cross-sell, upsell additional services, expand scope
Collaborate on new business pitches and proposals; contribute case-studies, pitch decks, and strategic planning
Participate in agency planning - positioning, capability development, and thought leadership for the firm
Manage budget, resources, and profitability for assigned accounts; ensure deliverables meet client expectations and agency performance standards
Maintain accurate account tracking, forecasting, and reporting
Work with leadership on pricing strategy, capacity planning, and resource allocation across teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field
7+ years of public relations / integrated communications experience - preferably in a PR agency or environment managing multiple accounts
Proven track record of leading successful PR / communication campaigns; demonstrated ability to secure media placements across trade, digital, lifestyle, or national outlets
Strong writing, editing, storytelling, and presentation skills; comfort drafting strategic documents, media materials, and thought-leadership content
Deep understanding of media landscape and ability to cultivate relationships with journalists, influencers, and stakeholders relevant to your clients' sectors
Excellent project management and organizational skills; ability to juggle multiple accounts, deadlines, teams, and deliverables
Leadership and mentorship capabilities - ability to manage, coach, and develop junior and mid-level staff
Business acumen: budget management, profitability awareness, and interest in account growth/business-development
Strong client-service orientation - ability to build trust, manage expectations, and serve as a senior advisor to clients
Flexibility and resourcefulness: comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced agency environment; able to adapt to evolving client needs and priorities
Benefits
Group health insurance
Dental & vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid family leave
Disability coverage
Professional development opportunities
Company
Montagne Powers
Montagne Powers is the region's leading full service, strategic communications firm helping clients reach and influence audiences in their backyard, across the country and in some cases, globally.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Scott Tranchemontagne
Founder and Partner
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