Vice President (Public Relations)
SBS Comms
Boston, MA (Remote)
$160K/yr - $200K/yrAgencyFull-timeSenior level10+ years exp.
21 hrs ago
Public Relations Account Manager (Energy Tech and/or B2B Tech)
New York, USA (Hybrid)
$90K/yr - $130K/yr (Est.)Senior Level4+ years expFull time
Posted 5 months ago
Job Summary
Own and lead account management for multiple PR clients, mentor junior staff, and drive media outreach and client communications for energy tech/B2B tech accounts.
- Oversee day-to-day account success across multiple clients, including media outreach, content, and client communications.
- Must-have: Minimum 4 years at a PR firm with client-facing agency experience.
- Standout: Ability to lead junior staff, set tone, and hold peers accountable.
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Reports to Account Directors and FischTank principals
- Support the success of 6+ accounts (starting with approximately four)
- Exhibit client management skills, including email correspondence, weekly/bi-monthly calls with clients, agenda preparation, in-person meetings and media event staffing, and most importantly – transparent dialogue when things may not be optimal or going smoothly.
- Execute, support and provide internal counsel on roles including not limited to client communications and reporting, content management, social media strategy (where applicable), PR strategy, and media outreach
- Conducting media strategic outreach with monthly results impactful to the client's business
- Supervise junior account management personnel, generally one to three additional team members of varying levels. Any supervised personnel need to be held accountablefor deadlines, content, media outreach, timeliness and attendance for phone calls and meetings.
- Leadership qualities are paramount. This candidate must be a strong, positive presence in the office but also capable of setting the tone and addressing colleagues who aren’t pulling their weight, achieving results, or exhibiting the necessary work ethic.
Requirements
- Minimum 4 years’ experience at a public relations firm or related agency
- Minimum one year experience serving as a client-facing person on agency accounts
- Demonstrated success working with energy tech/sustainability and/or B2B tech clients
- The confidence to ask for help/support where needed, but to trust judgement and experience in order to maintain autonomy
- Ability to conceptualize and produce strategic written documents spanning planning docs, media pitches, press releases and bylines/op-eds
- Experience in pitching regional and national media preferred
- Proficient writing and editing skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Docs and Dropbox; experience using media database Muck Rack preferred but not required
- Works well in an open, team environment
- Strong focus but ability to multi-task
Preferred
- Muck Rack preferred but not required.
Benefits
- Hybrid work environment (one day in NYC office per week)
- Alternating 4-day work week
- 401k plan and employer contributions
- Medical, dental and vision healthcare
- Employer paid life insurance
- Career development resources
- Seasonal and discretionary bonuses
- Partial cell phone reimbursement
- Monthly digital and/or in-person team events
- Pro-bono nonprofit clients and other philanthropic efforts
FischTank PR
FischTank PR is a full-service communications and media relations firm serving clients in industries spanning energy/climate tech and sustainability, B2B tech, healthcare, finance, real estate and professional services. FischTank is best known for generating meaningful and effective media coverage for the brands we work with. Our approach to streamlining messaging, collaborating with clients, and engaging journalists is the reason our partnerships typically scale and endure. Founded in January 2014, FischTank is comprised of approximately 25 full-time PR practitioners, the majority of which are based in NYC where our office is located. We are a three-time winner of Inc. magazine’s 5000 Fastest Growing Company Award; 2024 PRNews Platinum Award for Environment & Sustainability Campaign of the Year; and have been recognized for our culture and pro bono philanthropic work by PRNews’ Elite 100 PR Firms list for 2022, 2023 and 2024.Incorporating an integrated strategy consisting of media relations, content writing, corporate communications, SEO/ORM, digital/social media and copywriting, FischTank helps clients amplify their message with results that impact their bottom line.
Salaries
SalaryGuide estimate
$90K/yr – $130K/yr
Modelled from 5 comparable roles.
Public Relations Manager median pay in the United States
$98K/yrMost earn $83K to $118K. Based on 98 salaries, including bonus and equity.
Marketing Team
Marketing Team Size
4 (16% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1
Traffic Signals
Monthly Visitors
2.6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
47.7%
Direct
34.3%
Referral
5.3%
Social
11.5%
Paid
1.2%
Headcount Trend
Current headcount: ~25
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