Account Director, B2B Tech PR

Method Communications; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, hybrid work

Generous vacation and wellness time

Cellphone and internet cost reimburse

Employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vis

Employer-paid Health Savings Account (

401K plan with employer match up to 4%

Paid Family Leave

$500 annual wellness stipend

$1500 professional development stipend

4 weeks paid sabbatical

Leadership development and virtual培训

Job summary

Method Communications is seeking an Account Director for the B2B Tech practice. The role combines client leadership, team mentorship, and strategic PR and integrated marketing guidance.

You will oversee multi-account leadership, staff development, and collaboration with HR, Finance and Operations to drive agency initiatives. You will build media relationships, guide content development, and lead pitches across business, broadcast, tech, and trade media while managing client expectations and

Qualifications

• Typically 6–10 years of experience in public relations, communications, marketing or related fields.
• Ability to conceptualize and execute integrated communications programs aligned with business goals.
• Establish and maintain positive rapport with clients and act as trusted advisor.
• Adept at exercising judgment and emotional intelligence in tough conversations.
• Experience with technology media across industry verticals and pitching stories.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic guidance for clients and lead on well-conceptualized PR and integrated marketing programs.
• Execute Method’s Concierge Service Delivery for clients and teams.
• Develop goals for internal team members and clients and guide teams to meet them.
• Coach and support Account Supervisors to collaborate and produce high-quality work.
• Build relationships with reporters and publications across business, broadcast, tech and trade media.

Skills

Public relations leadership

Client relationship management

Media relations

Strategic direction

Team mentoring

Content development

Job description

A global PR and marketing partner for challenger brands. We help disruptors, innovators and market leaders go beyond the expectations and standards of their industry - to create narratives that capture the minds of target audiences and generate real impact.

PublicRelationsAccountDirector,B2BTech

B2B Tech Public Relations | Method Communications

WorkArrangement

The role can be performed hybrid (2x/week) for those based in San Francisco, New York City, Salt Lake City, or Boston.

Remote: This role is open to remote candidates located in AL, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, MA, NJ, NM, NY, OR, TX, UT, VA, or WA. We’re unable to consider candidates residing outside of these states at this time.

If you live within 50 miles of one of our hub offices, in Salt Lake City, New York City, San Francisco, or Boston, this role will be hybrid, requiring in-office presence 2 days per week.

TheOpportunity

Account Directors (AD) are mid-level managers and first-level people managers who manage and function as the day-to-day leads on multiple client accounts. You’ll be a hands-on team member actively engaged in day-to-day work activities as well as responsible for the leadership and overall direction of account teams including client service, staffing, training, organizational development, and quality control. You’ll be a member of Method’s Leadership Team, and collaborate with HR, Finance, and Operations on internal agency initiatives.

Responsibilities

AgencyLeadership

• Provideinputondecision-makingissuesaffectingtheagency–newbusiness,bestpractices,clientservice,andperformancemanagement
• WorkwithPeopleOpstomotivateandleadahigh-performanceteam;contributetoattracting,recruitingandretainingteammembers;deliverconstructiveandclearfeedbacktoensurelevelrequirementsaremet
• Actasamentorfordesignateddirectreports,ensuringannual360reviewsareperformedandcareerdevelopmentgoalsaresetforallcareercoachees/directreports

AccountLeadership

• Providestrategicguidanceforclientsandteamleadsonwell-conceptualizedandresearchedPRandintegratedmarketingprograms,includinghandlingsensitiveclientissues,solvingproblems,andevolvingdirectionasnecessary
• ExecuteanddemonstrateMethod’sConciergeServiceDeliveryApproachtoyourclientsandteams
• Overseethedevelopmentofgoalsforinternalteammembersandclients,leadingteamstoeffectivelyexecuteagainstclientstrategy
• CoachandsupportAccountSupervisorsinguidingteamstocollaborateandproducehigh-qualityworkeffectively
• Developstrongwrittencontentandnewsworthypitchesthatalignwithclient’sbusinessobjectiveandcoachteamstodothesame
• Buildrelationshipswithawiderangeofreportersandpublicationstosecurecoverageacrossbusiness,broadcast,techandtrademedia;leadandcoachteamstodothesame

BusinessDevelopment

• Expandpersonal/professionalnetworkinordertoenhancetheMethodbrandandgrowourclientandclientservicesportfolio
• Participateinnewbusinesspitchesensuringpresentationsarewell-researched,preparedandpolished
• Supportorganicgrowthbyexpandingthescopeofworkwithclients

AccountandAgencyManagement

• Manageaccountteamtoensurequalityworkisdone,efficientprocessesareinplace,andclientrequestsarehandledinatimelyfashion
• Helptrackandmanagebudgetstoassisttheexecutiveteamandleadershipteaminperformingtheirresponsibilities
• Participateinaccountstaffingandevaluatingteamstructurestomaximizeaccountqualityandprofitability

WhatWe’reLookingFor

• Typically 6 - 10 years’ experience (or equivalent expertise and education) in public relations, communications, marketing and/or related fields, including research, advertising, management consulting, media and publishing
• Seniorlevelabilitytoconceptualizeandexecuteintegratedcommunicationsprogramsthatalignwithbusinessgoalsandobjectives
• Abilitytobuildpositiverapportandtrustedadvisorrelationshipswithclients
• Adeptatexercisingexcellentjudgmentandemotionalintelligenceinnavigatingdifficultconversations
• Comfortableworkingwithtechnologymediaacrossindustryverticals,pitchingstories,staffingbriefingsandprovidingtargetedoutreachtodiverseaudiences
• Establishedrelationshipswithmedia,includingjournalists,analystsandotherinfluencers
• Abletomanageothersandoverseemultipledirectreportswithdifferentmanagerialrequirements,workingonbothhardandsoftskilldevelopment
• Strongeditingandwritingcapabilities
• Passionforworkandcommitmenttodevelopingskillsandhelpingteammemberslearnonadailybasis

What’sitliketoworkhere?

RelationshipsareparamounttolifeatMethod,andweinvestheavilyinbuildingandmaintainingrelationshipswithclients,journalistsandeachother.Weworkhardtodeliverincredibleresultsforourclients.Weencouragenewideas,andwealwayscelebratewinstogether–bothforclientsandourteams.

Method is made up of an award-winning team. Not only does the agency win awards, our people are consistently recognized for their excellence. We believe that begins with the recognition they get internally. Our leadership invests significant resources into employee mental health, well-being, education and development — and we praise outstanding performance regularly.

What’sinitforYOU?

• Flexible,hybridwork
• GenerousVacationandWellnessTimeaccruals,twoweeksoffullofficeclosure,paidholidays,and2floatingholidays
• Cellphoneandinternetcostreimbursement
• EmployerpaidMedical,Dental,andVisionInsurance
• EmployerpaidHealthSavingsAccount(HSA)
• 401KPlanwithEmployerMatchupto4%
• FreeEmployeeAssistanceProgram(EAP)offeringthreeconfidential,face-to-facecounselingsessionsperissueperyear
• PaidFamilyLeave
• $500annualwellnessstipendafter6monthsofemployment
• $1500professionaldevelopmentstipendafter2yearsofemployment
• 4weeksofpaidsabbaticalafter5yearsofemployment
• Leadershipdevelopmentandvirtualtrainingopportunities

SalaryRanges

We believe all employees should be rewarded competitively and equitably, using practices that are simple and transparent. We’ve provided the following salary ranges for the locations we operate in below due to their state regulations. Final compensation for this role will be determined by a number of factors including candidate’s education, relevant work experience and geographic location.

• SalaryRange:$105,000-$135,000

AbouttheCompany

Founded in 2010, Method Communications is an award-winning technology marketing and public relations agency built for challenger brands and today’s most innovative companies. Our group is united through our core values –relationships, resourcefulness and results. We support each other to do exceptional work for our clients while also focusing on the health and well-being of our families, our communities and ourselves.

Werecognizeourtalentedanddiverseworkforceasakeycompetitiveadvantage.Methodencouragesandactivelysupportsdiversity,equity,andinclusionthroughitspoliciesandbusinesspractices,whichincluderecruitmentandhiring,compensationandbenefits,careerdevelopmentandadvancement,training,probonowork,communityprograms,andaffinitygroups.

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We understand that no candidate is perfectly qualified for any job. Experience comes in different forms; many skills are transferable; and passion goes a long way. Even more important than your resume is a clear demonstration of dedication, impact, and the ability to thrive in a fluid and collaborative environment. If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.

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