Public Relations Account Director (B2B Technology, Cybersecurity, Financial Serv
Highwire PR, Seattle, WA, United States, 98127
Overview
Employer Industry: Strategic Communications and Digital Marketing Agency
What to Expect
Job Responsibilities include leading and managing 4 to 5 account teams, overseeing high-level strategy development and media strategies; delivering exemplary client service by maintaining strong working relationships and developing strategic communications plans; generating and editing PR materials, including press releases and award submissions; maintaining direct reports, assisting in their development, and participating in new business processes; proactively engaging in self-development and tracking progress against quarterly goals.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage 4 to 5 account teams, overseeing high-level strategy development and media strategies
- Deliver exemplary client service by maintaining strong working relationships and developing strategic communications plans
- Generate and edit various PR materials, including press releases and award submissions
- Maintain direct reports, assist in their development, and participate in new business processes
- Proactively engage in self-development and track progress against quarterly goals
Qualifications
- At least 7 years of PR agency experience
- Record of high academic achievement with a good degree and A-level results, particularly in English and/or Business
- Core consumer brand PR background with knowledge of corporate PR and crisis management
- Excellent publicity skills and a strong understanding of media and editorial requirements
- Strong organizational and time management skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in running a reactive and proactive press office and handling incoming press inquiries
- A wide network of national consumer and business contacts across various media
- Ability to demonstrate creativity and innovative thinking in delivering impactful PR campaigns
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