Director of Tech Communications & Integrated Programs

INK Communications Co.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (INK pays 75%)

Dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) with 3% match

Twelve weeks parental leave

Wellness stipend $150 quarterly

Job summary

INK Communications Co. is seeking a Director who will own accounts and drive strategic, integrated communications programs that create measurable impact. The role requires balancing planning, day-to-day program management, and revenue growth across several clients.

You will collaborate with research, content, digital, and design teams to craft integrated strategies, mentor junior staff, and participate in business development. A hybrid work model from Austin or Denver is supported.

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Communications experience

B2B tech

Renewable energy

Client relations

Excellent writing

Media relations

Pitching skills

Multi-client management

Talent development

Independent/remote work

Hybrid Austin/Denver

Team collaboration

Job description

INK Communications Co. is seeking a Director who will own accounts and drive strategic, integrated communications programs that create measurable impact. The role requires balancing planning, day-to-day program management, and revenue growth across several clients.

You will collaborate with research, content, digital, and design teams to craft integrated strategies, mentor junior staff, and participate in business development. A hybrid work model from Austin or Denver is supported.