Rise at Seven | Search-First Content Marketing Agency · 20 hours ago
Head of PR
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$100K/yr - $110K/yrRise at Seven is a Search-First Content Marketing Agency, and they are seeking a Head of PR to manage their US PR team. The role involves leading PR campaigns, mentoring staff, maintaining client relationships, and ensuring high-quality output that meets client expectations.
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Responsibilities
Lead the US PR team and ensure excellent output, efficient delivery, and motivated team members
Support the development and training of team members, working closely with the People team
Develop and maintain strong client relationships by ensuring delivery against client KPIs and expectations
Chair weekly team meetings to ensure capacity and forecasts are accurate
Mavenlink expert - you understand how it works and why we use it, and you champion it within the PR team
Work closely with our UK and international teams to share resource and development
See around corners - you demonstrate an understanding of potential issues facing your clients and offer appropriate solutions
Further grow expertise as an expert media relations practitioner, and ensure your team’s media output is exemplary
Develop and maintain senior media contacts and develop team media relations and outreach strategies through introductions and face-to-face appointments – use contacts to leverage feature, coverage and content opportunities
Develop and maintain talent, influencer, community and network relationships
Lead, organise and participate in internal creative ideation
Inspire team in day-to-day creativity
Keep abreast of industry trends, developments, and opportunities – and share with team
Ensure regular internal meetings take place on all clients – with team roles and responsibilities established on a weekly basis
Ensure that all client & internal deadlines are respected and adhered to (for you & direct reports)
Deliver written documents and communication with an excellent attention to detail
Develop and drive sector-specific new business outreach; including pro-bono opportunities
Develop case studies to ensure great work is captured
Fully understand client finances and billing processes and how the agency makes money
Create budget planners for projects/ campaigns
Liaise with client on production budgets for each campaign activity – ensure all budgets are approved
Manage expectations. Upward manage at all times – ensure senior team is aware of all challenges and issues (personal and client related)
Act as a positive role model for your direct team, peers and across the wider business
Manage PDP’s for PR Lead/senior members of the team and other direct reports - create KPIs and objectives during review processes
Support marketing for U.S. office growth
Demonstrate positive contribution to the overall agency – beyond your day-to-day account/client work
Implement any other reasonable duties in line with the post which may be required
Qualification
Required
Experience in managing a PR team
Proven track record of delivering high-quality Digital PR campaigns
Ability to mentor and inspire team members
Strong attention to detail
Experience in managing client relationships and meeting KPIs
Expertise in media relations and outreach strategies
Ability to develop and maintain strong media contacts
Experience in budget planning and management
Strong communication skills with excellent attention to detail
Ability to manage expectations and communicate challenges effectively
Experience in supporting business development and outreach efforts
Preferred
Experience with Mavenlink or similar project management systems
Knowledge of industry trends and developments
Experience in creative ideation and team inspiration
Experience in managing performance development processes (PDPs) for team members
Benefits
Generous holiday scheme
Your Birthday off
Christmas and New Year office shut down
Rapid development if you’re up for the challenge
Regular socials
Access to a private medical scheme
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave schemes
Flexible and hybrid working
Bucket list scheme - an opportunity to experience a life dream!
Company
Rise at Seven | Search-First Content Marketing Agency
The SEARCH-FIRST creative agency for people who want more ⚡🤘🤓 🙌. The agency for brands who believe brand and search should work together.
Founded in 2019
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Carrie Rose
Founder and CEO
Dave Bennett
Director Of Communications
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