Account Director, B2B Tech PR

Manage and function as the day-to-day lead on multiple client accounts

Lead account teams, including client service, staffing, training, organizational development, and quality control

Participate in Method’s Leadership Team and collaborate with HR, Finance, and Operations on internal agency initiatives

Provide input on agency decision-making involving new business, best practices, client service, and performance management

Motivate and lead high-performance teams with People Ops; contribute to recruitment and retention; deliver feedback

Mentor designated direct reports, oversee 360 reviews, and set career development goals

Provide strategic guidance on PR and integrated marketing programs, sensitive client issues, problem-solving, and evolving direction

Execute Method’s Concierge Service Delivery Approach

Oversee goals for internal team members and clients and lead teams against client strategy

Coach and support Account Supervisors and guide teams toward effective, high-quality work

Develop written content and newsworthy pitches aligned with client business objectives

Build reporter and publication relationships to secure business, broadcast, tech, and trade media coverage

Expand professional networks, participate in new business pitches, and support organic client growth

Manage account quality, processes, timely client requests, budgets, staffing, team structures, and profitability

Requirements

Typically 6–10 years’ experience, or equivalent expertise and education, in public relations, communications, marketing, or related fields

Senior-level ability to conceptualize and execute integrated communications programs aligned with business goals and objectives

Ability to build positive rapport and trusted-advisor relationships with clients

Excellent judgment and emotional intelligence for navigating difficult conversations

Experience working with technology media across industry verticals, pitching stories, staffing briefings, and conducting targeted outreach

Established relationships with journalists, analysts, and other media influencers

Ability to manage others and oversee multiple direct reports with varied managerial requirements

Strong editing and writing capabilities

Passion for the work and commitment to developing skills and helping team members learn daily

Must be located in AL, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, MA, NJ, NM, NY, OR, TX, UT, VA, or WA for remote eligibility

Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in managing client accounts and leading high-performance teams while providing strategic guidance on public relations and integrated marketing programs. Possesses strong editing and writing capabilities, along with established relationships in the media industry to drive client success.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Integrated Communications Programs

Client Relationship Management

Team Leadership and Development

Public Relations Strategy

Media Outreach and Networking

ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills

Public Relations

Integrated Marketing

Content Development

Editing

Writing

Soft Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Judgment

Motivation

Coaching

Industry Keywords

Client Service

Media Relationships

Performance Management

Recruitment and Retention

Quality Control

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