Apply on Employer Site

Stichting SPARK · 1 month ago

Public Relations Account Director - AI/Emerging Tech

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$100K/yr - $130K/yr

7+ years exp

Spark is a public relations agency specializing in technology-focused and innovation-minded companies. The Public Relations Account Director will manage client accounts, develop PR strategies, and drive new business initiatives while leading a team to deliver exceptional results.

EducationEmploymentNon Profit

Responsibilities

Serve as the trusted partner for the PGL managing the practice group. Represent the PGL when needed and liaise with clients on their behalf

Deliver exceptional media results for clients by leveraging your media contacts

Develop and run a portfolio of clients where you are seen by the client as team lead and oversee all long-term and day-to-day activity. Responsible for keeping things running smoothly on all accounts, ensuring deadlines and quality of work expectations are met

Interact with all levels of client contacts from day-to-day marketing contacts to the CEO, and be seen as a solid counselor

Active, hands-on participation in success of accounts, including media relations

Strong industry relationships with media, analysts and other influencers

Responsible for strategic planning on various accounts including development of overall PR strategy, and plan and proposal development

Manage team resources and effectively coordinate work both up and down within teams as issues arise. Meet or exceed agreed upon business unit metrics, including revenue and billability goals

Oversee budgeting, invoicing and time management. Proactively communicate when team budgets are over/under and work with PLM to rollover/upsell clients

Define success, set agreed upon metrics and consistently look for opportunities to merchandise results back to clients

Offer a daily presence for junior staff and provide day-to-day coaching and mentoring, as well as long-term professional development

Drive new business pitches, rallying resources from start to finish, including research, brainstorming and program creation. Effectively present at new business meetings and pitches