Hiltzik Strategies is a strategic communications and consulting firm specializing in message and narrative development, corporate communications, crisis management and litigation support, media relations, digital and social media strategy, research and analysis, and content creation. We serve as a trusted advisor and partner to leading business executives, entrepreneurs, and leaders across finance, technology, media, entertainment, sports, education, public affairs, philanthropy, and other industries.

We are looking for a highly motivated Senior Account Manager to join our established Innovation Team in our New York office. This role sits at the intersection of tech and science, focusing on helping clients in AI, emerging tech, and scientific sectors manage their corporate narratives and navigate complex public landscapes. 

You’ll love this job if you are intellectually curious, tech-savvy, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and creative environment. Given the size of the team, you will start contributing on day one to corporate and individual clients as well as to our company’s growth and culture.

What you’ll do:

Client Responsibilities

• Support in managing client accounts and have responsibility for day-to-day, as appropriate, with a focus on clients in tech, AI, and science sectors
• Ensure overall maintenance of account infrastructure, including content calendars, social posts, website updates etc.
• Assist with developing strategic digital plans
• Proactively generate new ideas and opportunities to ensure client program success; participate actively in account team strategy sessions and brainstorms
• Develop strategic messaging for clients regarding digital strategy and support creation of content, audits, and proposals
• Generate story ideas and topic angles to be amplified across owned channels, translating complex technical and AI developments into compelling narratives
• Prepare research and materials ahead of client meetings

Internal Management

• Serve as a mentor to junior employees and interns
• Deliver constructive and clear feedback to ensure level requirements are met and correct action is taken when necessary
• Advocate for continued learning and personal growth by understanding how to lead and manage multiple people from diverse backgrounds
• Participate / lead one or more Hiltzik committees / initiatives for agency growth
• Participate in new business pitches including research, brainstorm, and presentation
• Develop initiatives that help shape the direction of the company and serve in an active role of knowledge-sharing

What we’re looking for:

• 4+ years of experience in public relations, communications, or a related field, ideally within an agency environment and supporting clients within the AI, tech, or science sectors
• Demonstrated experience supporting client accounts and managing day-to-day deliverables with minimal supervision
• Strong foundation in media relations, with experience drafting media materials and securing coverage for a variety of clients, specifically leveraging existing relationships with AI and tech reporters 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a sharp ability to translate complex tech-science concepts into clear messaging, strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, meeting deadlines and balancing client needs
• Team-oriented, with experience providing guidance or mentorship to junior team members
• Digital and social media savvy a plus

Salary range: $110-135K plus generous benefits package.