Account Director, B2B Tech PR

Method Communications; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work

Generous vacation & wellness time

Medical, dental, vision insurance

HSA employer contributions

401K with employer match

Professional development stipend

Job summary

Method Communications, a global PR and marketing partner for challenger brands, is seeking a Public Relations Account Director for its B2B Tech practice in San Francisco. You’ll lead day-to-day client work and manage account teams, guiding strategy, staffing, training, organizational development, and quality control.

The role offers a hybrid schedule (2 days in office) and a salary range of $105,000–$135,000, plus generous benefits.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years in public relations, communications, marketing or related fields.
• Senior-level ability to conceptualize and execute integrated communications programs.
• Ability to build positive rapport and trusted advisor relationships with clients.
• Strong judgment and emotional intelligence for navigating difficult conversations.
• Experience with technology media across verticals, pitching stories, and providing targeted outreach.

Responsibilities

• Provide input on agency decisions affecting new business, best practices, client service, and performance management.
• Motivate and lead high-performance teams; contribute to recruiting and retention; deliver clear feedback for growth.
• Mentor direct reports and ensure career development goals are set for coaching teammates.

Skills

Public relations

Team management

Media relations

Strategic communications

Content editing/writing

Client relationship building

Pitching stories

Budget management

Education

6–10 years PR or related field

Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field

Tools

PR tools/press distribution

CRM/agency management software

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’sbusinessobjective...> ...
• 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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