Public Relations Account Manager (Energy Tech and/or B2B Tech)

*Please read the entire job posting and apply only if your qualifications match. We are only able to consider/review candidates whose qualifications match our needs as outlined below.*
Demonstrated experience in and/or passion for energy tech/sustainability and/or B2B tech is required to be considered for this role
FischTank is looking for an experienced PR professional (4+ years industry work experience) to join its award-winning team as an Account Manager. The ideal candidate will have the following experience:
conducting media outreach to top tier, trade, and regional media outlets (print, online, and broadcast)
strong pitch writing and ideation abilities
account management/junior staff capabilities
media monitoring for trends and client news
a knack for identifying key journalists for outreach
strong writing and phone skills
the ability to work autonomously with oversight from senior team members.
This role has a heavy focus on facilitating day-to-day account success - media relations and pitching, social media, content writing, client management/communications, junior staff management - so the candidate should have an aggressive strategy toward those tasks. This is an opportunity to work with a terrific team of PR pros with great clients, who love getting big time media (and have a monthly contest to prove it).
We are seeking someone who can come in with a positive attitude and make an impact on client media execution from day one, and who is willing to outwork everyone to make our clients happy.
As we are a growing firm with a strong pipeline of new business, there is tremendous opportunity for an enterprising individual to move quickly through the ranks and leave their own imprint on the firm. FischTank provides employees with a competitive benefits package including healthcare (medical/dental/vision), life insurance, 401k, flexible hours (including every other Friday off), hybrid office structure (one day per week in office), cell phone reimbursement, remote culture/health and wellness initiatives, and more.
Qualifications

Minimum 4 years’ experience at a public relations firm or related agency
Minimum one year experience serving as a client-facing person on agency accounts
Demonstrated success working with energy tech/sustainability and/or B2B tech clients
The confidence to ask for help/support where needed, but to trust judgement and experience in order to maintain autonomy
Ability to conceptualize and produce strategic written documents spanning planning docs, media pitches, press releases and bylines/op-eds
Experience in pitching regional and national media preferred
Proficient writing and editing skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Docs and Dropbox; experience using media database Muck Rack preferred but not required
Works well in an open, team environment
Strong focus but ability to multi-task
Responsibilities

Reports to Account Directors and FischTank principals
Support the success of 6+ accounts (starting with approximately four)
Exhibit client management skills, including email correspondence, weekly/bi-monthly calls with clients, agenda preparation, in-person meetings and media event staffing, and most importantly – transparent dialogue when things may not be optimal or going smoothly.
Execute, support and provide internal counsel on roles including not limited to client communications and reporting, content management, social media strategy (where applicable), PR strategy, and media outreach
Conducting media strategic outreach with monthly results impactful to the client's business
Supervise junior account management personnel, generally one to three additional team members of varying levels. Any supervised personnel need to be held accountablefor deadlines, content, media outreach, timeliness and attendance for phone calls and meetings.
Leadership qualities are paramount. This candidate must be a strong, positive presence in the office but also capable of setting the tone and addressing colleagues who aren’t pulling their weight, achieving results, or exhibiting the necessary work ethic.
Salary (based on experience): $83,000+
Hybrid work environment (one day in NYC office per week)
Alternating 4-day work week
401k plan and employer contributions
Medical, dental and vision healthcare
Employer paid life insurance
Seasonal and discretionary bonuses
Partial cell phone reimbursement
Monthly digital and/or in-person team events
Pro-bono nonprofit clients and other philanthropic efforts

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