Senior Account Manager (Public Relations) at SBS Comms | USA | $90K/yr – $115K/yr

Senior Account Manager (Public Relations)

USA (Remote)

$90K/yr – $115K/yrSenior Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own media programs and story ideation for launches and announcements while shaping client-ready narratives and mentoring juniors.

Ownership: Lead product launches, press outreach, and story development to drive measurable coverage.
Audience/tools: Engage editors and reporters with concise briefs, write-ups, and compelling pitches; craft client-ready reports and presentations.
Measurement: Track coverage, story resonance, and planning outcomes to inform next campaigns.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Lead account programs, such as product launches, announcements, speaking/awards etc.
Develop informed and targeted media plans and campaigns
Drive media results through outreach and creative story ideation
Support in managing internal account teams and mentor junior staff
Produce written content
Develop and (in some cases) deliver client presentations - reporting, planning, etc.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in PR, communications, journalism or similar area
At least 4 years client or agency PR/communications experience
Demonstrated ability to build client relationships
Demonstrated ability to drive meaningful media results
Strong presentation and verbal communication skills
Detail oriented and focus on setting and managing to a high bar
A creative mindset
Brilliant writing skills (we’ll want to see samples)
Experience or demonstrated readiness to supervise more junior staff
Self-starter work ethic

Benefits

Flexible, remote work
Unlimited PTO
Summer Fridays
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
401K Plan with Employer Match up to 4% after 1 year

SBS Comms

SBS Comms (formerly “Strange Brew Strategies”) is a boutique communications agency helping companies like American Express, Cloudflare, Flexport, Github and more break through the changing media landscape with ease. We take a modern approach to communications, dropping the baggage of outdated strategies, methodologies and processes in favor of progress and results. As strategists, we’re known for our honest counsel, sense of humor, creative and forward-thinking approach, and above all, our ability to secure impactful stories.In 2023, we launched OnBoard - streamlined communications support for startups so that early stage founders don’t have to compromise quality comms for cost.We believe an agency is only as good as their most recent wins. See ours here: https://www.instagram.com/sbscomms/

Founded in 2017

San Francisco, California, USA

74 employees (6 in marketing)