Account Director

Moxie Communications Group; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) employer match

Paid time off

Summer Fridays

Sabbatical leave

Parental leave

Bonuses & incentives

Training programs

Job summary

Moxie Communications Group is seeking a Director to lead several account teams in developing and executing PR strategies for enterprise B2B tech clients. This remote-first role supports collaboration across teams, with occasional in-person needs in the Los Angeles or New York offices.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in PR, 4+ years managing multiple teams and client engagements, and strong media relationships across outlets. You’ll mentor junior staff and play a key role in new business pitches.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of public relations experience in an agency environment with enterprise B2B tech clients.
• 4+ years of managing multiple teams and clients simultaneously.
• Strong media relationships across business, consumer, tech, and trade press.

Responsibilities

• Oversee PR and thought leadership strategy development for 5+ clients simultaneously.
• Lead and manage teams of 4-7 people, driving day-to-day execution.
• Build client relationships and provide strategic counsel; lead client calls.
• Develop bold, big picture story ideas with teams and inspire ideation.
• Maintain and leverage key media relationships, owning specific outlets and contacts.
• Manage client crisis recommendations, messaging and communications.
• Media train clients and staff high-level journalist interviews.
• Review documents and provide actionable feedback on messaging and strategies.
• Serve as a company leader, mentoring direct reports and guiding growth.
• Lead new business calls and pitches.

Skills

Public relations

Team leadership

Media relations

Strategic storytelling

Crisis communications

Job description

The Role:

Are you looking for a dynamic PR agency where you’re mentored for growth? Would you like to work with passionate professionals with creative minds, building campaigns for some of the most talked-about new brands, as well as established market leaders? If so, Moxie Communications Group is the place for you.

Moxie is hiring a Director to lead several account teams in the development and execution of PR strategies. Successful candidates will have 8+ years of public relations experience with enterprise B2B tech clients in an agency environment, with 4+ of those years in a team management capacity.

This position is open to candidates based in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, or California. Moxie operates as a remote-first team with offices in New York City (SoHo, Manhattan) and Los Angeles (Culver City) available to those who want them. While this is a remote position, we expect this person to come into the office once a week from time to time, especially during onboarding, team intensive strategy sessions, or key client pitches.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee PR and thought leadership strategy development, from messaging to media outreach, for 5+ clients simultaneously


• Lead and manage teams of 4 - 7 people from both tactical and developmental standpoints, driving the day-to-day execution of work against client goals


• Confidently build client relationships and provide persuasive, strategic counsel; lead client calls


• Develop bold, big picture story ideas with teams, while inspiring idea generation


• Maintain and leverage key media relationships, owning specific outlets and contacts


• Manage client crisis recommendations, messaging and communications, anticipating and averting potential crises


• Media train clients and staff high-level journalist interviews


• Review documents, including messaging, strategies, press releases, and other materials, and provide actionable feedback


• Serve as a company leader in both team and agency growth, exhibiting excellent judgment and professionalism while managing and mentoring direct reports


• Lead new business calls and pitches

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of public relations experience in an agency environment with a diverse set of clients across enterprise B2B tech, including 4+ years of managing multiple teams and clients simultaneously


• Demonstrated success in securing media coverage across business, consumer, tech, and/or trade press, and a strong network of active media relationships across traditional and new media (Substack, podcasts, YouTube, etc.)


• Proven record of translating client goals into actionable, strategic plans with clear success metrics


• Proactive, persistent, detail-oriented, and solutions-driven, with the ability to stay organized and adapt quickly in a fast-paced media landscape to deliver on client KPIs


• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor sharp messaging for various media verticals, audiences and contexts


• A collaborative mindset, passion for continuous learning, and genuine interest in mentorship of junior team members


• Experience leading thought leadership (conferences, awards, contributed content / op-eds), affiliate marketing, and/or influencer programs is a plus

Why You’ll Love Us:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans with national provider networks, starting the first of the month following your start date


• 401(k) Retirement Plan - A range of investment options with employer match and potential profit-sharing contributions after one year of service


• Generous Paid Time Off includes vacation, sick days, personal days, company holidays, your birthday off, and a company-wide December break


• Summer Fridays every Friday between Memorial Day and Labor Day, with abbreviated Friday hours throughout the year


• 4 weeks Paid Sabbatical Leave after 5 years of employment to recharge and reset


• Fully paid leave for all parents, inclusive of birth and adoption


• Discretionary year-end bonuses and incentives for referrals and new business


• Access to internal training programs and support for continued learning and growth

Compensation:

The expected salary range for this role is $100,00-$125,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications, in addition to bonus and commission opportunity.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. Moxie Communications Group is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital or partnership status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, military or veteran status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver responsibilities, unemployment status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, training, work conditions, job assignments, benefits, layoffs, and termination.