Director, Communications, Energy

INK Communications Co.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Generous holidays

Early Friday close 2 pm

Top-notch medical, dental, vision, and

Life insurance (INK pays 75%)

401(k) with 3% match

Twelve weeks parental leave

Wellness stipend $150/quarter

Remote work opportunities

Job summary

INK Communications Co. is seeking a Director of Communications who will own accounts and implement strategic, integrated programs that deliver impact. The role drives planning and day-to-day management for multiple clients.

You will collaborate with team leads across integrated strategies, manage 4-6 clients, grow relationships, and mentor staff, all while applying INK's Be There Before methodology. Hybrid from Austin or Denver with remote options supports flexible work.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of full-time communications experience, agency setting preferred.
• Experience in B2B tech and/or renewable energy.
• Strong client relations and clear writing/communication.
• Excellent writing and pitching skills with media relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple client responsibilities.
• Experience coaching and mentoring talent.
• Ability to learn complex technical topics.
• Hybrid from Austin or Denver with remote options.
• Flexible PTO, generous holidays, early Friday close.
• Competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k).
• Twelve weeks paid parental leave; wellness stipend; strong culture.

Responsibilities

• Drives the planning and day-to-day management of effective programs for multiple clients.
• Works with other communications team leads and cross-functional teams on strategies.
• Manages 4-6 clients depending on complexity and size.
• Leads and grows client relationships across accounts.
• Applies INK Be There Before methodology in practice.
• Embody INK values and culture; coach and mentor staff.
• Maintains revenue-under-management and participates in business development.
• Supports CS and GLT teams and reports to VP-level executives.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Client relationships

Written communication

Pitching skills

Project management

Mentoring/leadership

Strategic planning

Industry knowledge (B2B tech)

Remote collaboration

Cross-functional teamwork

Job description

The Director is responsible for taking ownership of accounts and implements strategic, integrated communications programs that create impact.

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Drives the planning and day-to-day management of effective programs for multiple clients.
• Works with other communications team leads, research, content, digital, and design on integrated program strategies.
• Works with 4-6 clients, depending on complexity and size.
• Leads and grows client relationships and mines opportunities across accounts.
• Practices INK's Be There Before® methodology, resulting in a proactive mindset and use of INK-designed systems across three key pillars: partnership, integrated communications, and analysis.
• Embodies INK values and culture.
• Commits to employee development through day-to-day coaching, regular check-ins, and performance reviews.
• Maintains a revenue-under-management of $1M and participates in business development to reach INK company-wide targets.
• Supports the client services (CS) and growth leadership (GLT) teams and reports to, advises, and is coached by INK's VP level executives.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills and Qualifications

• 9+ years of full-time communications experience, agency setting preferred
• Experience in B2B tech and/or renewable energy
• Strong client relations skills and intuition
• Excellent writing skills, clear communicator
• Strong pitching skills and media relationships
• Ability to organize and manage multiple client responsibilities
• Experienced in developing talent and acting as an approachable coach and mentor
• Ability to learn and understand client industries and complex, technical topics
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team setting
• Ability to problem-solve, apply sound judgement, and delegate within team environment
• Hybrid from Austin or Denver offices, with remote opportunities available for qualified candidates
• Flexible PTO with guidelines, generous holiday schedule, and early close Fridays at 2 pm in your time zone
• Top-notch paid medical (INK pays 75%), dental, vision and life insurance which start the first of the month after hire date
• A 401(k) retirement plan with 3% matching
• Twelve weeks paid parental leave
• Quarterly wellness stipend of $150
• Award-winning culture and supportive team environment that lives up to our mission of good work with good people makes for a good life

Hybrid from Austin or Denver offices, with remote opportunities available for qualified candidates.