Manager, Communications, Energy

Austin, TX (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own a cross-account client services and media relations program, driving integrated campaigns, proactive media storytelling, and data-driven reporting with a focus on mentoring teammates and staying ahead of industry trends.

  • Client Services & Campaign Leadership: Lead day-to-day program work for multiple accounts, coordinating with client teams to deliver cohesive campaigns.
  • Media Relations & Narrative Development: Maintain relationships, pitch compelling angles, and apply Be There Before to anticipate client opportunities.
  • Team Development & Measurement: Coach associates, produce client-ready materials, and deliver measurement-driven insights for stakeholders.

Job Description

Responsibilities
  • The Manager leads day-to-day program and project work for up to four accounts, coordinating with client teams and internal staff to drive results.
  • 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 client service skills and planning expertise, collaborating with strategic account leads.
  • Produces client-ready materials, thoughtful analysis, and data-driven measurement reports.
  • Practices INK's Be There Before methodology, staying ahead of industry trends and sharing insights with teams and clients.
  • Embodies INK values and culture while committing to professional development and mentoring associates through day-to-day coaching.
  • Is a member of the client services and media relations teams, reporting to and coaching by Director/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
    • Award-winning culture and supportive team environment that lives up to our mission of good work with good people makes for a good life
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    INK Communications Co.

    4.5 Glassdoor

    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)