Voxus PR is hiring: Public Relations Account Director / Program Director in Seat

Open Position: Account Director / Program Director

Job Description

Requirements: must have at least 7 years of communications or PR experience (agency or in‑house role) in a technology‑related field, as well as a college degree in English, journalism, communications or related field. Direct experience in AI, application development, clean tech, cloud / SaaS, cybersecurity, networking, or semiconductors preferred.

Summary: The Program Director provides the primary strategic and supervisory support for multiple client accounts. This includes – but is not limited to – planning, budget / account management, supervision of account team members, and accountability. The Program Director must flawlessly execute all client / team responsibilities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Effective, proactive relationship‑building with clients


• Positive, meaningful participation and leadership in client meetings


• Proactive planning and management of day‑to‑day program activities


• Ability to manage and track client programs to fit within established budgets


• Participation in strategic assessment and budget / plan development, including development / assignment of team members


• Ability to counsel clients on strategic and tactical recommendations / opportunities


• Accuracy in program forecasting / team assignments

Public Relations Functions

• Active, ongoing cultivation of high‑level media and analyst relationships


• Strong writing and editing ability and the desire to coach others in the development of writing skills.


• Creation / review of PR content (releases, blog posts, case studies, contributed articles) and budget / plan documents, etc.


• Research and analysis of media landscape and market dynamics for both clients and prospects


• Effective deadline management and workload prioritization (team‑wide)


• Follow‑through and attention to detail on account work


• Effective planning and management of major program elements including: key message development / refinement, launches, tours, events, editorial, award, speaker placement, social media programs, etc.

Market / Industry Knowledge

• Conversant about key industry trends / issues


• Demonstrated ability to develop an understanding of complex client products, services, underlying technology and competitive landscape


• Strong business and personal relationships (or ability to cultivate such relationships) with key members of media / analyst / influencer communities


• Expertise in one or more areas of technology

Leadership / Personnel Management

The Program Director may have team members assigned to work with them on client accounts, which may entail:

• Effective delegation and instruction to team members. This includes setting and communicating goals and overseeing work performed by team members to ensure a quality product


• Provide constructive performance feedback for team members


• Provide training, motivation, and coaching of team members and other agency employees


• Proactive management of team members in terms of duties, responsibilities, professional growth, preparation and timely delivery of performance reviews, and other expectations as necessary


• Strong interviewing, evaluation, and issue resolution skills

Business Skills

The Program Director may be called on to participate in pitches to win new business, which may entail:

• Research for new opportunities / pitches


• Team leadership / support in new or existing business pitches


• Networking ability at industry events / conferences


• Plan, presentation, and budget development

Administrative Responsibilities

• Adherence to company policies


• Accurate forecasting, tracking and management of billable and non‑billable time


• Travel as necessary for client work or events

Personal Skills

• Ability to juggle (and prioritize) multiple simultaneous tasks


• Self‑directed and proactive execution in a highly collaborative environment


• Sense of ownership for success in client programs


• Be a team player both internally and with clients

The estimated salary range for this position is between $90,000 - $140,000 and includes a complete benefits package (health insurance, a 401k, and PTO).