PR & Communications Lead — Social & Awards Expert

Accenture PLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Bonus opportunities

Paid holidays and paid time off

Job summary

Droga5, part of Accenture Song, is seeking a PR & Communications Manager in New York. You will lead external and internal communications for the agency, its executives and campaigns, with a strong focus on social media and industry presence.

Collaborate with the Senior PR & Communications Manager and Global Head of Creative Excellence & Reputation on PR, awards, and events. Manage media interviews, speaking engagements, and agency communications internally and externally.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of PR experience at a creative agency.
• Experience creating holistic communication programs spanning engagement, content creation, social platforms and event management.
• Experience conceiving and pitching targeted stories to advertising, creative and business media with proven media relations results.
• Ability to think and act strategically and tactically; strong organizational skills; able to juggle multiple projects in a fast-moving environment.
• Ability to clearly articulate problems and present solutions; able to work with senior executives.

Responsibilities

• Support the PR team in gaining visibility for Droga5, our clients, and talent.
• Oversee master calendar for industry events, internal happenings, campaigns, and awards submissions.
• Own Droga5’s social presence on Instagram and LinkedIn.
• Build and maintain agency relationships with external award show managers and key trade reporters.
• Help manage and execute Agency of the Year submissions and other awards (Cannes Lions, One Show, D&AD, Effies, Webby’s, WARC, etc).
• Oversee asset collection and case study video creation for entries, coordinating with client teams, production, and creative/resource managers.
• Support campaign launches by filling out key dates, messaging, and credits.
• Secure speaking opportunities at major industry events (Cannes Lions, SXSW, ANA, 4A’s, CES).
• Prepare briefs and tip sheets for media interviews and speaking opportunities; coordinate schedules and travel needs.
• Monitor news and social media for conversations about Droga5 employees, campaigns, clients, and industry trends.
• Manage and update cloud drives with assets for comms and campaign launches.

Skills

Media relations

Social platforms

Event management

Strategic communications

Executive communications

Job description

Droga5, part of Accenture Song, is seeking a PR & Communications Manager in New York. You will lead external and internal communications for the agency, its executives and campaigns, with a strong focus on social media and industry presence.

Collaborate with the Senior PR & Communications Manager and Global Head of Creative Excellence & Reputation on PR, awards, and events. Manage media interviews, speaking engagements, and agency communications internally and externally.