Cybersecurity Marketing Society
Account Director
Cybersecurity Marketing Society, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
About you
Are you the right candidate for this opportunity Make sure to read the full description below. As an Account Director, you are the strategic guru, chief motivator, and client advocate of each account you work on. You should have a passion for securing media coverage. You have built up a network of trusted media sources and can engage a diverse range of media at a moment’s notice. You understand how to cater and deliver customized pitches to business and technology outlets. You apply your full creativity and focus to each client, strategy, and project and work hard to generate ridiculous(ly awesome) results that gel into each client’s unique PR and business goals.
The best ideas thrive under our roof, and you thrive in a creative environment. Communication expertise, outstanding time management skills, and a passion for technology, public relations, social media, and teamwork are essential to succeed in this position. Here’s a detailed list of what the job looks like:
Account Roles
Providing strategic counsel to clients – ongoing and when faced with good news or unexpected challenges
Ensuring the strategic value and highest quality of all client deliverables
Communicating proactively – both verbally and written – regarding strategic client documents and ongoing client activities
Fostering successful client working relationships via consistent communication, listening, and in-person time
Strong understanding of client's business and technology
Ideate and execute original campaigns and strategies on time and on budget via content, social, trendjacking, and announcements
Identifying key messages and audiences
Ensuring all account programming is successfully executed and meets KPIs to include Announcements, Awards, Broadcast, Content, Earned Media, Social Media, Speaking, Sponsorships, Strategic Planning, and Trendjacking
Tracking and reporting key success metrics quarterly or as needed
Additional responsibilities as needed and when assigned
Media Relations
Executing all aspects of strategic media relations; leveraging existing relationships with reporters and outlets on behalf of client and agency
Building new media relationships; proactively engaging media regularly with heavy emphasis on Tier 1 media
Securing and staffing interviews; developing savvy/timely ideas and moving pitches from “concept to coverage”
Creating and presenting strategic media relations plans for individual launches
Ability to measure and present ROI of communications activities
Conduct mock interviews with executives
Team Leadership
Active mentorship of junior team members to build out their respective PR skill sets and empower the team's overall productivity
Oversees account-level profitability and on-time & on-budget client projects
Responsible for up to 4 direct reports
Contribute to account team hours allocation via syncs with VP
Seeking opportunities to recruit talented people to join the team
Identifying, attending, and encouraging others to attend networking events
Contributing to agency growth and direction via All-Hands Meetings
Leading by example by setting a positive, uplifting tone to create a spirit of teamwork, enthusiasm, and quality
Be an ambassador to the Agency - committed to Treble mission and culture
New Business
Attending networking events and building a personal network to obtain new business for the agency
Outbound new business and marketing support
Preparing for and attending new business pitches
Developing new business decks/assets as needed
Travel
New business travel may be required as needed
Travel for client-facing meetings as needed
Account Director Bandwidth Deployment
30% media relations
35% account management (client communication | account strategy | launch strategy | leading bi-weekly account calls)
20% Treble internal team management (mentorship | internal communications | delegation & feedback)
15% new business support
Reports to VP and takes direction from other senior leadership members
Mentors
Senior Account Executive, Account Executives, Coordinators & Interns
Location
Remote work 2-3 days a week in the Pacific Time Zone
In-office work 2-3 days a week
Relocation support available
Quarterly presence at the Austin office
Travel to clients as needed
Employment Type
xsgimln At-Will
Full-time
Exempt
Experience
7 years of B2B Tech PR minimum with a minimum of 3 years of account management
Degree in communications, journalism, or English
Strong track record of strategic vision and earned media results
Strong track record of professionalism, leadership, and teamwork
Impeccable organizational and time management skills
Ability to work well under pressure in both proactive and reactive environments
Thrives in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
Benefits
Medical, dental & vision benefits, 75% of premiums paid by Treble, 20% of dependant premiums paid by Treble
Flexible PTO policy
Approximately 19 paid holidays annually (closed the week between Christmas and New Year and half-day Fridays in July)
401k with 3% company match, eligible upon 6 months of employment
Paid parental leave
Monthly Telecommunication stipend
Monthly wellness reimbursement
Quarterly office supply reimbursement
A culture founded on transparency, open communication, strong work ethic, and reward
Team outings, including volunteer opportunities, lunch, happy hours, and quarterly reward events (when safe)
Opportunity for performance and new business bonuses
TO APPLY:
Email and explain why you're the person for the job. Attach supporting evidence to that email and resume.
Are you the right candidate for this opportunity Make sure to read the full description below. As an Account Director, you are the strategic guru, chief motivator, and client advocate of each account you work on. You should have a passion for securing media coverage. You have built up a network of trusted media sources and can engage a diverse range of media at a moment’s notice. You understand how to cater and deliver customized pitches to business and technology outlets. You apply your full creativity and focus to each client, strategy, and project and work hard to generate ridiculous(ly awesome) results that gel into each client’s unique PR and business goals.
The best ideas thrive under our roof, and you thrive in a creative environment. Communication expertise, outstanding time management skills, and a passion for technology, public relations, social media, and teamwork are essential to succeed in this position. Here’s a detailed list of what the job looks like:
Account Roles
Providing strategic counsel to clients – ongoing and when faced with good news or unexpected challenges
Ensuring the strategic value and highest quality of all client deliverables
Communicating proactively – both verbally and written – regarding strategic client documents and ongoing client activities
Fostering successful client working relationships via consistent communication, listening, and in-person time
Strong understanding of client's business and technology
Ideate and execute original campaigns and strategies on time and on budget via content, social, trendjacking, and announcements
Identifying key messages and audiences
Ensuring all account programming is successfully executed and meets KPIs to include Announcements, Awards, Broadcast, Content, Earned Media, Social Media, Speaking, Sponsorships, Strategic Planning, and Trendjacking
Tracking and reporting key success metrics quarterly or as needed
Additional responsibilities as needed and when assigned
Media Relations
Executing all aspects of strategic media relations; leveraging existing relationships with reporters and outlets on behalf of client and agency
Building new media relationships; proactively engaging media regularly with heavy emphasis on Tier 1 media
Securing and staffing interviews; developing savvy/timely ideas and moving pitches from “concept to coverage”
Creating and presenting strategic media relations plans for individual launches
Ability to measure and present ROI of communications activities
Conduct mock interviews with executives
Team Leadership
Active mentorship of junior team members to build out their respective PR skill sets and empower the team's overall productivity
Oversees account-level profitability and on-time & on-budget client projects
Responsible for up to 4 direct reports
Contribute to account team hours allocation via syncs with VP
Seeking opportunities to recruit talented people to join the team
Identifying, attending, and encouraging others to attend networking events
Contributing to agency growth and direction via All-Hands Meetings
Leading by example by setting a positive, uplifting tone to create a spirit of teamwork, enthusiasm, and quality
Be an ambassador to the Agency - committed to Treble mission and culture
New Business
Attending networking events and building a personal network to obtain new business for the agency
Outbound new business and marketing support
Preparing for and attending new business pitches
Developing new business decks/assets as needed
Travel
New business travel may be required as needed
Travel for client-facing meetings as needed
Account Director Bandwidth Deployment
30% media relations
35% account management (client communication | account strategy | launch strategy | leading bi-weekly account calls)
20% Treble internal team management (mentorship | internal communications | delegation & feedback)
15% new business support
Reports to VP and takes direction from other senior leadership members
Mentors
Senior Account Executive, Account Executives, Coordinators & Interns
Location
Remote work 2-3 days a week in the Pacific Time Zone
In-office work 2-3 days a week
Relocation support available
Quarterly presence at the Austin office
Travel to clients as needed
Employment Type
xsgimln At-Will
Full-time
Exempt
Experience
7 years of B2B Tech PR minimum with a minimum of 3 years of account management
Degree in communications, journalism, or English
Strong track record of strategic vision and earned media results
Strong track record of professionalism, leadership, and teamwork
Impeccable organizational and time management skills
Ability to work well under pressure in both proactive and reactive environments
Thrives in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
Benefits
Medical, dental & vision benefits, 75% of premiums paid by Treble, 20% of dependant premiums paid by Treble
Flexible PTO policy
Approximately 19 paid holidays annually (closed the week between Christmas and New Year and half-day Fridays in July)
401k with 3% company match, eligible upon 6 months of employment
Paid parental leave
Monthly Telecommunication stipend
Monthly wellness reimbursement
Quarterly office supply reimbursement
A culture founded on transparency, open communication, strong work ethic, and reward
Team outings, including volunteer opportunities, lunch, happy hours, and quarterly reward events (when safe)
Opportunity for performance and new business bonuses
TO APPLY:
Email and explain why you're the person for the job. Attach supporting evidence to that email and resume.