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Associate Director, PR & Communications

Nickerson Company, Inc., Boston, MA, United States


As Associate Director, PR & Communications, you will be responsible for the strategic development and execution of PR and communications initiatives across Nickerson’s client-partners. You will also be responsible for promotion of yourself and the agency through the maintenance of multiple leadership roles in industry organizations, and regular participation and attendance at industry/learning events.

Responsibilities:
Client Management

Develop PR and communications strategies for Nickerson client-partners, overseeing Nickerson’s execution and implementation of those strategies

Serve as Account Lead and primary contact point for client-partner accounts

Oversee achievement of client-partner goals so they are met monthly

Manage all strategic initiatives on behalf of client-partners, overseeing team’s execution

Ensure accuracy of reporting, providing strategic oversight

Demonstrate client-partner satisfaction through no turnover on client-partner accounts managed, and advise when challenges with client-partner accounts occur

Manage account budgets, monitoring Forecast

Serve as main point of contact for client-partners during crises, including providing onsite strategic support when appropriate

Manage direct reports and be responsible for overall health of greater team

Oversee team adherence to company systems and best practices

Support agency’s hiring efforts for team growth

Source and close business development opportunities (at least one (1) a year)

Advise and execute upon the strategic promotion of Nickerson (e.g. strategic development, promotion, writing, etc.)

Hold leadership role in at least one (1) industry organization

Attend at least four (4) networking events monthly

The ideal candidate will have:

Demonstrated exemplary writing and critical‑thinking abilities

A proven record of placing clients in top tier media channels

Demonstrated ability to effectively manage external communications, public affairs, and media relations campaign development

6+ years of public relations experience or related field within the industry

Demonstrated ability to lead client-partner accounts

A willingness to represent the agency at networking events, through professional memberships

The ability to adapt and add value within a highly innovative agency

Previous experience with project management software (e.g. Asana, Monday, etc.)

Experience managing a CRM (ideally Salesforce)

Location and Travel:
Team member will work fully remotely with some anticipated travel to client-partners, industry events, etc.

Candidates must be based in Boston.

Compensation:
$95,000-$105,000

Flexible, remote work options

Flexible PTO

401K plan with matching

Short- and long-term disability, life insurance paid 100% by company

Paid participation in industry organizations

Commitment to career enhancement, coaching, skill training, and certification opportunities

Corporate support for your charitable efforts

Nickerson is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace

We are committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive professional environment. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply, and value each team member’s unique perspectives, recognizing they make our team stronger!

Nickerson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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