Job Description- Account Director

Engage PR is looking for a mature leader with the ability to be the strategic resource on technology accounts and a member of the agency’s senior team.

The Account Director (AD) is responsible for providing direction for multiple clients; Mentoring account members and for supporting the agency’s strategic direction and client development activities. The AD will provide guidance to the account teams on both strategic and tactical activities so that client goals are accomplished. The AD will also provide leadership in developing and presenting new business programs for potential and existing clients and managing staff members to maximize productivity and individual and team process.

The AD will also maintain strong relationships with business and high-level trade press and industry analysts. A deep understanding of networking and telecommunications technology is also an important part of the job. 

Skills

Key requirements for the Account Director candidate include:

o   Provide direct leadership and senior counsel on multiple accounts

o   Work cooperatively with agency principals to drive strategic positioning and planning

o   Leverage high-level media and analyst relationships to help client teams overcome coverage challenges

o   Mentor account staff in all areas, including PR best practices, client relations, media relations, and strategic thinking

o   Demonstrated success with digital and social media techniques

o   Proven ability to develop and nurture media and analyst relationships, business press relationships is critical

o   Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

• Proven track record for driving and supporting new business activity
  Mature, driven, proactive PR professional

Other requirements for the Account Director position (Please read carefully as you MUST have the experience listed below):                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

o   A bachelor’s degree or relevant experience

o   7-10 years’ experience in PR agencies or corporate communications

o   Experience and knowledge of tech PR

o   Experience in driving and supporting business development for a PR firm

o   Strong, established media and analyst relationships

Company Description

Engage PR is a premier public relations agency whose creativity, experience, and passion build mindshare for companies at all stages of growth. We have a strong track record and a culture of success. This could be why a majority of our business comes from serial customers who trust us to help them succeed again and again.

Engage PR is an Equal Opportunity Employer