Responsibilities

• Oversee PR and thought leadership strategy development, from messaging to media outreach, for 5+ clients simultaneously
• Lead and manage teams of 4 - 7 people from both tactical and developmental standpoints, driving the day-to-day execution of work against client goals
• Build client relationships and provide ongoing strategic counsel
• Develop big picture story ideas with teams, while inspiring idea generation
• Maintain and leverage key media relationships, owning specific outlets and contacts
• Manage client crisis recommendations, messaging and communications, anticipating and averting potential crises
• Media train clients and staff high-level journalist interviews
• Review documents, including messaging, strategies, press releases, and other materials, and provide actionable feedback
• Serve as a company leader in both team and agency growth, while managing and mentoring direct reports
• Lead new business calls and pitches

Requirements

• 7+ years of public relations experience in an agency environment with a diverse set of clients across consumer and/or B2B tech, including 3+ years of managing multiple teams and clients simultaneously
• Demonstrated success in securing media coverage across business, consumer, tech, and/or trade press, and a strong network of active media relationships across traditional and new media (Substack, podcasts, YouTube, etc.)
• Proven record of translating client goals into actionable, strategic plans with clear success metrics
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and solutions-driven, with the ability to stay organized and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment to deliver on client KPIs
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging for various media verticals
• A collaborative mindset, passion for continuous learning, and genuine interest in mentorship of junior team members
• Experience leading thought leadership programs, including conferences, awards and contributed content / op-eds, is a plus
• Experience with affiliate marketing and influencers is a plus, but not required

Nice To Have

• Experience leading thought leadership programs, including conferences, awards and contributed content / op-eds, is a plus
• Experience with affiliate marketing and influencers is a plus, but not required

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans with national provider networks, starting the first of the month following your start date
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - A range of investment options with employer match and potential profit-sharing contributions after one year of service
• Generous Paid Time Off includes vacation, sick days, personal days, company holidays, your birthday off, and a company-wide December break
• Summer Fridays every Friday between Memorial Day and Labor Day, with abbreviated Friday hours throughout the year
• 4 weeks Paid Sabbatical Leave after 5 years of employment to recharge and reset
• Fully paid leave for all parents, inclusive of birth and adoption
• Discretionary year-end bonuses and incentives for referrals and new business
• Access to internal training programs and support for continued learning and growth