Public Relations Account Director at OnWrd & UpWrd | Alexandria, VA | $70K/yr – $80K/yr

OnWrd & UpWrd

Public Relations Account Director

Alexandria, VA (Hybrid)

$70K/yr – $80K/yrDirector/ExecutiveFull time

Posted 5 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own client strategy and relationship management for PR accounts, driving briefs, campaigns, and senior counsel across nonprofit and association work; ensure alignment with objectives and revenue targets.

Lead strategy and client liaison, turning objectives into prioritized agency work and clear briefs.
Shape campaigns and thought leadership while delivering flawless execution and measurable outcomes.
Collaborate cross-functionally with account, creative, and media teams to craft compelling client-ready materials and reports.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Ensuring client goals and objectives are defined and communicated to appropriate agency departments via briefs, kickoff meetings, status check-ins, meeting notes, action items, etc.
Lead and develop account strategy and direction for accounts; assessing client needs and business objectives and helping to define priorities for agency work
Plan and develop exciting campaigns with the goal of exceeding client objectives
Build relationships with clients who will expect smart counsel, creative ideas and flawless execution
Gaining a thorough understanding of the client’s business and industry, becoming the “subject matter expert,” and leading the agency team in understanding and applying this information to strengthen the client work
Assisting all teams to meet financial targets and growth objectives
Research, write, edit and present high-level materials, including communications plans, press releases, pitches, social content, etc.
Partnering with Project Manager to manage workflow and prioritization, internal communications, client budgets and timely deliverables
Building strong internal relationships across agency to produce outstanding cross-functional cutting-edge work
Facilitate and actively engage in client meetings, providing insightful and constructive responses to client queries, and effectively communicate strategies to bolster client confidence in our efforts
Mentoring junior team members or supervising contractors, if applicable

Requirements

Strategic communications experience with experience serving as primary client liaison, maintaining close contact and developing strong relationships with client(s)
Experience with association and nonprofit communications and marketing is preferred
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills
Demonstrate adeptness in leading projects from inception to completion, including skillful delegation, effective client delivery, and comprehensive reporting on outcomes
Experience in communications strategy with demonstrable experience in media relations
Ability to lead and contribute ideas in meetings and be an active problem-solver
Ability to thrive in a fast and collaborative environment

Preferred

Benefits

Bonus Compensation and Competitive Benefits package

OnWrd & UpWrd

Focused on associations, nonprofits and corporate travel, our marketing and communications firm will help you break through the clutter to tell your story, engage your audience and elevate your brand. We will help you move onward and upward. We do the work. As a diverse, women-owned firm, we are thoughtful, fair, respectful, socially conscious, highly skilled, and data-driven.We care. We listen. We plan. We strategize. We create. We execute.We do the work.How many times have you hired a PR or marketing firm only to have them come back to you with a list of things for you to do? Well, we do the work. And the more we do, the more you can do.How can we get to work for you today? Email info@onwrdupwrd.com

Founded in 2020

Alexandria, Virginia, USA

7 employees (5 in marketing)

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