Responsibilities

• Takes ownership of accounts and implements strategic, integrated communications programs that create impact
• Drives the planning and day-to-day management of effective programs for multiple clients
• Works with other communications team leads, research, content, digital, and design on integrated program strategies
• Works with 4-6 clients, depending on complexity and size
• Leads and grows client relationships and mines opportunities across accounts
• Practices INK's Be There Before® methodology, resulting in a proactive mindset and use of INK-designed systems across three key pillars: partnership, integrated communications, and analysis
• Embody INK values and culture
• Commit to employee development through day-to-day coaching, regular check-ins, and performance reviews
• Maintain revenue-under-management of $1M and participate in business development to reach INK company-wide targets
• Support the client services (CS) and growth leadership (GLT) teams and report to, advise, and be coached by INK's VP level executives

Requirements

• 9+ years of full-time communications experience, agency setting preferred
• Experience in B2B tech and/or renewable energy
• Strong client relations skills and intuition
• Excellent writing skills, clear communicator
• Strong pitching skills and media relationships
• Ability to organize and manage multiple client responsibilities
• Experienced in developing talent and acting as an approachable coach and mentor
• Ability to learn and understand client industries and complex, technical topics
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team setting
• Ability to problem-solve, apply sound judgement, and delegate within team environment

Preferred

• Agency setting experience is preferred
• Be There Before methodology familiarity
• Experience mentoring junior staff or developing talent as a bonus

Benefits

• Hybrid from Austin or Denver offices, with remote opportunities available for qualified candidates
• Flexible PTO with guidelines, generous holiday schedule, and early close Fridays at 2 pm in your time zone
• Top-notch paid medical (INK pays 75%), dental, vision and life insurance which start the first of the month after hire date
• A 401(k) retirement plan with 3% matching
• Twelve weeks paid parental leave
• Quarterly wellness stipend of $150
• Paid mobile phone service
• Quarterly volunteer days
• Bonus programs: new business, hiring referrals, annual tenure bonus
• Peer-to-peer rewards program