Account Director, Public Relations

Seattle, WA (Hybrid)

$110K/yr – $120K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 8 days ago

Job Summary

Own client portfolios as strategic advisor, leading meetings, guiding strategy, and mentoring teams across media relations and integrated campaigns.

  • Oversee day-to-day workflows and deliverables
  • Identify opportunities to grow client relationships and new business

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Manage a portfolio of client accounts, serving as a strategic advisor and primary day-to-day client contact while independently leading client meetings and strategy discussions.
  • Set team priorities and oversee day-to-day workflows, assignments, timelines, and deliverables to ensure work is high-quality, on time, and aligned with client objectives.
  • Lead strategic media outreach and provide guidance on media relations, proactively identifying opportunities for high-impact coverage and increased visibility.
  • Develop strategic plans, client communications, and recommendations that address client needs and demonstrate a strong understanding of industry and communications trends.
  • Monitor client goals, metrics, and performance, identifying opportunities to adjust strategies, strengthen results, and proactively expand client relationships.
  • Ensure teams consistently pursue proactive, creative, and integrated communications opportunities, including media relations, social media, and amplification.
  • Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment by modeling agency values, supporting employee development, providing coaching and feedback, and helping team members achieve their goals.
  • Support new business and agency growth initiatives, including pitches, RFPs, thought leadership, and opportunities to expand existing client relationships.
  • Contribute to ongoing professional development and agency initiatives while maintaining strong judgment, discretion, organization, and ownership across client and team responsibilities.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience in public relations, communications, or a related field, with a track record of increasing responsibility and client ownership.
  • Demonstrated expertise and enthusiasm for working with technology clients, with a strong understanding of the tech media landscape and ability to translate industry trends into compelling communications strategies.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop compelling narratives, strategic pitches, client communications, and other high-impact materials.
  • Strong media relations expertise and a creative, strategic approach to developing and executing media outreach, thought leadership, speaking opportunities, and award submissions.
  • Proven ability to identify compelling stories, creative angles, and new opportunities that generate meaningful results for clients.
  • Confident communicator with strong executive presence and the ability to build trusted relationships with clients, media, and team members at all levels.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple client accounts and priorities simultaneously, exercise sound judgment, and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proven ability to lead and mentor teams, delegate effectively, provide thoughtful feedback, and foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment.
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Orchestra

Chantal et Pierre Mestre fondent Orchestra en 1995 avec pour objectif la création d’une marque de vêtements pour enfants et d’un concept de distribution unique pour faciliter la vie des parents. Depuis 2006, le concept des magasins ne cesse d’évoluer pour proposer toujours plus de choix et de services. En 2008, Orchestra innove en créant le Club Chantal et Pierre Mestre fondent Orchestra en 1995 avec pour objectif lacréation d’une marque de vêtements pour enfants et d’un concept de distribution unique pour faciliter la vie des parents. Depuis 2006, le concept des magasins ne cesse d’évoluer pour proposer toujours plus de choix et de services. En 2008, Orchestra innove en créant le Club Orchestra, un modèle unique de fidélisation en proposant aux membres une réduction de 50% toute l’année sur tout le textile et accessoires de marque Orchestra via l'achat d'une carte Club. La marque créée également Orches’troc, une plateforme de revente de produits d’occasion de toutes marques,100% dédiée à l’univers de l’enfant. Aujourd’hui l’entreprise compte plus de 400 magasins dans près 30 pays. Avec l’implantation de nombreux mégastores, les parents trouvent aujourd’hui chez Orchestra le spécialiste qui leur facilite la vie.

Founded in 1995
Saint-Aunès, Occitanie, FRA
1.4K employees (192 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$110K/yr – $120K/yr

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Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.3M
Traffic Source Mix
Search
50.4%
Direct
43%
Referral
3.3%
Social
0.9%
Paid
1.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~1.4K
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Account Director, Public Relations

Orchestra · Seattle, WA · Hybrid