Manager, Communications, Technology

Austin, TX (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableManager5+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own and optimize client services and media relations, driving integrated campaigns that deliver measurable results while shaping compelling narratives and maintaining strong media partnerships.

  • Own multi-client campaigns and cultivate media relationships to drive clear, data-backed outcomes.
  • Translate complex B2B/tech/energy topics into client-ready materials and persuasive pitches.
  • Coach teammates and collaborate with leadership to anticipate client needs and share actionable insights.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Works with client and team to consistently implement communications strategies and integrated campaigns that drive results.
  • Maintains excellent media relationships and develops and pitches compelling story angles.
  • Hones their client service skills and planning expertise, working closely with strategic account leads.
  • Produces client-ready materials, thoughtful analysis, and data-driven measurement reports.
  • Practices INK's methodology of "Be There Before," staying ahead of industry and media trends, anticipating client needs and opportunities, and sharing their insights generously with their teams and clients.
  • Embodies INK values and culture.
  • Commits to professional development, mentoring associate-level INKers through day-to-day coaching and regular check-ins.
  • Is a member of the client services and media relations teams and reports to, advises, and is coached by INK's Director and/or VP level executives.
  • Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of full-time communications experience, agency setting preferred
  • Experience in B2B, tech, and/or renewable energy, preferred
  • Experience with client relations
  • Excellent writing skills, clear communicator
  • Strong pitching skills and media relationships
  • Ability to organize and manage multiple client responsibilities
  • Ability to learn and understand client industries and complex, technical topics
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team setting

Preferred

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment from our Austin or Denver offices
  • 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
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INK Communications Co.

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INK specializes in helping B2B tech and energy companies amplify their presence and drive growth through strategic public relations, thought leadership, content marketing, social media, digital advertising, and design. Guided by our mission—good work with good people makes for a good life—we combine deep industry insights and a forward-thinking approach to deliver impactful results and deep partnership.

Founded in 2004
Austin, Texas, USA
58 employees (23 in marketing)
90% recommend to a friend
89% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
4K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$3.1K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
29.8%
Direct
47.6%
Referral
6.2%
Social
14.7%
Paid
1.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~59

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
18 (31% of company)