Account Director, Technology

wecommunications; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

HSA with company match

PTO and holidays

Parental Leave

Job summary

We Communications is seeking an Account Director, Technology to lead day-to-day communications programs for a leading technology client. You will drive storytelling, executive thought leadership, and flagship events, while mentoring a high-performing team and managing budgets.

The role requires 5-7+ years in integrated communications, proficiency with MS Office, and strong media relations experience in technology. Hybrid work and cross-functional collaboration are core to this position.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of experience in integrated communications or PR in an agency or relevant industry.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint and Excel).
• Technology client experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day execution of communications programs across multiple lines of business.
• Drive news and storytelling around major client moments and flagship events.
• Develop compelling story angles; lead pitching and earned media strategies.
• Write and edit pitches, messaging, executive briefing documents, media lists and coverage reports.
• Build and maintain relationships with business, technology/AI, and trade media; engage around client opportunities and issues.
• Monitor media landscape and cultural trends to identify timely story angles and reputational considerations.
• Provide strategic and tactical counsel to clients on evolving communications landscape.
• Lead cross-account and global opportunities; support growth initiatives.
• Prepare and deliver organic growth or new business proposal content and in-person pitches.
• Contribute to agency strategic planning and manage account budgets and staffing.

Skills

Integrated communications

Media relations

Strategic storytelling

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

About Us

At We., we've spent decades at the intersection of technology and humanity, bridging the gap between what businesses create and how people experience those creations. We've learned that beneath even the most unruly situations - whether it's a global crisis, an emerging technology, or a sweeping organizational change-lies a simple human need. That need could be for trust, connection, safety, or a sense of purpose. But it's always there. And it is only by uncovering these truths that we can make real, meaningful progress.

About the Role

The Account Director, Technology will lead day-to-day communications programs for a leading technology client spanning professional services, AI, telecommunications, semiconductors, cybersecurity, and business transformation. The ideal candidate is a strategic communicator and earned media leader with a strong understanding of the B2B enterprise technology landscape, a passion for identifying compelling stories, and experience translating complex business and technology topics into clear, impactful narratives. This individual will drive integrated communications efforts around executive thought leadership platforms, major industry moments, announcements, and flagship events; serve as a trusted counselor to senior clients; lead proactive media relations and storytelling strategies; oversee account operations and financial performance; and mentor a high-performing team while helping drive agency growth and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day execution of communications programs across several lines of business
• Drive news and storytelling around major client and industry moments and flagship events
• Develop compelling story angles, lead/action team in proactive pitching and help shape earned media strategies
• Write and edit a wide range of communications materials, including pitches, messaging, executive briefing documents, media lists, and coverage reports
• Build and maintain relationships with business, technology/AI, and trade media; proactively engage around client opportunities and issues
• Monitor and analyze the media landscape, industry trends, cultural conversation and competitors to identify timely story angles and potential reputational considerations
• Provide ongoing strategic and tactical counsel to clients on the evolving communications landscape and its implications for their business and brand
• Pursue and coordinate cross-account/practice and global business opportunities
• Lead preparation and delivery of organic growth or new business proposal content and in person pitch meetings
• Contribute to agency strategic planning initiatives
• Manage account budgets, utilization, scopes, and financial performance
• Oversee resource allocation across team including staffing, hiring, and onboarding new talent
• Manage career development and performance of direct reports, managing up to senior staff on issues, and client/team satisfaction while holding the team accountable to demonstrating agency values

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of experience in integrated communications or PR, preferably in an agency setting and/or within an applicable industry
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (particularly Outlook, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint and Excel)
• Technology client experience preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Has established relationships with media with a demonstrated track record of proactively developing and placing compelling stories
• Experience developing earned media strategies
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate industry developments, cultural trends, and audience insights into strategic communications recommendations
• Strong presentation and consulting skills along with the ability to read, write and speak English
• Demonstrated creative and strategic mindset
• High level of initiative; take accountability for role on projects
• Experience building and managing a team from the ground up
• Experience working globally or with colleagues in multiple locations
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agency environment
• May need to work more than 40 hours per week on occasion
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs
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• #LI-hybrid

Compensation

Salary Range: $113,000 - $130,000 USD

Benefits

As part of our commitment to the success and well-being of our team, regular employees working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for the following benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Pretax accounts including HSA (company match), Medical & Dependent Care FSA
• Generous time off including PTO, Holidays, Annual Wellness Break, Summer Fridays and Personal Days
• Short & Long-Term Disability, paid by company
• Parental Leave