Responsibilities

• Lead strategic media and analyst relations programs for Financial or Professional Services clients.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with top-tier financial, business, and trade press.
• Guide account teams in identifying news opportunities, shaping compelling story angles, and executing proactive media outreach.
• Partner with clients to elevate thought leadership through feature coverage, executive interviews, and contributed content.
• Oversee measurement and reporting of media performance to ensure programs deliver meaningful visibility and business impact.
• Serve as the day-to-day account lead for up to 5 Financial or Professional Services clients, ensuring exceptional client service and program execution.
• Direct teams of 5–10 members, from interns to VPs, managing workflow, priorities, and team development.
• Provide strategic counsel aligned with each client’s business objectives and sector-specific goals.
• Build and maintain relationships with key financial, consulting, and business media.
• Oversee communications programs from kickoff through goal achievement, ensuring measurable impact.

Requirements

• Minimum of six years of experience in PR, marketing, or communications agencies, with at least one year as an Account Manager.
• Prior experience managing Financial or Professional Services clients in an agency environment.
• Strong understanding of the Financial or Professional Services industry and media landscape.
• Established relationships with financial, business, and trade media.
• Proven ability to develop and lead communications strategies that drive visibility and credibility for Financial or Professional Services brands.
• Strong writing, storytelling, and strategic thinking skills.
• Experience managing multiple client accounts, budgets, and cross-functional teams simultaneously.
• Track record of mentoring and developing junior staff.
• Organized, proactive, and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills with the ability to inspire teams and deliver measurable results.

Preferred

• Bonus or desirable qualifications related to advanced analytics, data storytelling, or industry specialization in Financial or Professional Services.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with merit-based opportunities for growth
• Flexible hybrid work model tailored to your schedule and lifestyle
• Generous vacation policy, including extended summer and winter breaks
• Early log-off on Fridays through our Empower Hours program
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus FSA options
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Annual Growth Mindset stipend for books, events, or learning experiences
• Monthly technology reimbursement