Account Director, Public Relations

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Account Director (Hybrid)

B2B Tech Public Relations | Method Communications

Account Directors (AD) are mid-level managers and first-level people managers who manage and function as the day-to-day leads on multiple client accounts. You’ll be a hands-on team member actively engaged in day-to-day work activities as well as responsible for the leadership and overall direction of account teams including client service, staffing, training, organizational development, and quality control. You’ll be a member of Method’s Leadership Team, and collaborate with HR, Finance, and Operations on internal agency initiatives.

• Provide input on decision-making issues affecting the agency – new business, best practices, client service, and performance management
• Work with People Ops to motivate and lead a high-performance team; contribute to attracting, recruiting and retaining team members; deliver constructive and clear feedback to ensure level requirements are met
• Act as a mentor for designated direct reports, ensuring annual 360 reviews are performed and career development goals are set for all career coachees/direct reports
• Provide strategic guidance for clients and team leads on well-conceptualized and researched PR and integrated marketing programs, including handling sensitive client issues, solving problems, and evolving direction as necessary
• Execute and demonstrate Method’s Concierge Service Delivery Approach to your clients and teams
• Oversee the development of goals for internal team members and clients, leading teams to effectively execute against client strategy
• Coach and support Account Supervisors in guiding teams to collaborate and produce high-quality work effectively
• Develop strong written content and newsworthy pitches that align with client s business objectives and coach teams to do the same
• Build relationships with a wide range of reporters and publications to secure coverage across business, broadcast, tech and trade media; lead and coach teams to do the same

• Expand personal/ professional network in order to enhance the Method brand and grow our client and client services portfolio
• Participate in new business pitches ensuring presentations are well-researched, prepared and polished
• Support organic growth by expanding the scope of work with clients

• Manage account team to ensure quality work is done, efficient processes are in place, and client requests are handled in a timely fashion
• Help track and manage budgets to assist the executive team and leadership team in performing their responsibilities
• Participate in account staffing and evaluating team structures to maximize account quality and profitability

• Typically 6 - 10 years’ experience (or equivalent expertise and education) in public relations, communications, marketing and/or related fields, including research, advertising, management consulting, media and publishing
• Senior level ability to conceptualize and execute integrated communications programs that align with business goals and objectives
• Ability to build positive rapport and trusted advisor relationships with clients
• Adept at exercising excellent judgment and emotional intelligence in navigating difficult conversations
• Comfortable working with technology media across industry verticals, pitching stories, staffing briefings and providing targeted outreach to diverse audiences
• Established relationships with media, including journalists, analysts and other influencers
• Able to manage others and oversee multiple direct reports with different managerial requirements, working on both hard and soft skill development
• Strong editing and writing capabilities
• Passion for work and commitment to developing skills and helping team members learn on a daily basis

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