PR Account Manager at Cognito | New York, USA | $80K/yr – $95K/yr

Cognito

PR Account Manager

New York, USA (On-site)

$80K/yr – $95K/yrMid LevelFull time

Posted 4 months ago

Job Summary

Drive full lifecycle account management and strategic PR delivery for finance and technology clients.

Own portfolio of client retainers and ensure on-time, high-quality deliverables.
Must-have: Strong client relationship management experience in PR.
Standout: Experience coordinating multinational teams and cross-channel campaigns.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Account Management: Proactively manage a portfolio of client retainers and projects, developing solid working relationships through regular and proactive communication.
Client Relationship Management: Serve as the primary day-to-day client contact, providing strategic communications guidance and ensuring client needs are met effectively.
Campaign Planning & Execution: Identify client objectives and determine the best communications channels to achieve them. Develop and execute tactical communications plans aligned with client goals.
Team Coordination: Help lead account teams both locally and internationally, delegating tasks appropriately and overseeing the work of Account Executives to ensure quality deliverables.
Project Management: Ensure account activity is managed efficiently to deadlines and budgets. Oversee the preparation of all client-facing materials including briefing notes, reports, and content.
Media Relations : Proactively manage and maintain relationships with key journalists, influencers, and vendors as appropriate to secure client deliverables.
Content Development: Manage and take responsibility for the approval process with clients for all materials drafted. Ensure high standards across all content creation, including press releases, thought leadership pieces, media pitches, and social media content.
Crisis Management: Monitor potential PR issues and emerging crises across media channels. Provide support to the team during critical situations, including drafting relevant materials.
Reporting & Analysis: Monitor progress of projects and campaigns, making recommendations for modifications where appropriate.
Budget Management: Prepare estimates and draft proposals for retainers and projects while ensuring work remains within agreed financial parameters.

Requirements

Established professional with proven track record in PR, communications, or related field, demonstrating strong project management, client relationship management, and tactical planning skills.
Solid knowledge of financial services and technology sectors.
Established media contacts in the financial and financial technology space.
Good knowledge of social media with an understanding of multi-channel PR strategies across paid, owned, and earned media.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Excellent attention to detail and organization skills.
Proven ability to manage and delegate work with a track record in managing several projects simultaneously.
Requires minimal supervision to manage projects.
Team player with demonstrated ability to show enthusiasm, motivation, and commitment with initiative and a persuasive manner.
Proven ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Cognito

5.0 Glassdoor

Cognito Forms is an easy-to-use online form builder, allowing anyone to quickly create, publish, and manage forms. Users can create unlimited forms including registration forms, payment forms, and surveys without any coding. Forms can be embedded directly into your website, and form submissions can be viewed from any device, any time.

Founded in 2013

Columbia, South Carolina, USA

48 employees (8 in marketing)

www.cognitoforms.com

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