Public Relations Senior Account Director

Magrino Public Relations; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent PR agency is looking for a Senior Account Director to lead PR programs, manage client relationships, and oversee account teams. Candidates must have a BA/BS degree in Public Relations or related field, with a minimum of 10 years of agency experience. The role demands excellent communication and interpersonal skills along with the ability to strategically guide clients and teams. This position is key for professional growth and agency success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in public relations.
• Prior agency experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior strategic counsel to clients.
• Manage execution of PR programs.
• Develop relationships with media and influencers.
• Anticipate clients' strategic needs.
• Plan and run strategic client meetings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Results oriented

Trend spotting

Education

BA/BS Degree in Public Relations, Communications, or related field

Job description

Public Relations Senior Account Director

Direct message the job poster from Magrino Public Relations

Job Description: The position of Senior Account Director reports to a Vice President or higher level employee. The primary responsibility is to supervise and implement account work for several clients within an Agency division/discipline. The Senior Account Director is responsible for managing and executing all aspects of a PR program, supervising and managing the client relationship, managing the account team and helping to grow the agency in a new business function. Should demonstrate an expertise to answer all general PR questions immediately and unaided and an ability to think ahead for a client – the 30,000 foot view. Should have the ability to strategize, pitch and secure all forms of media (print, broadcast, online).

Responsibilities:

• Providing senior strategic counsel to clients and account team
• Managing the execution of programs as well as assuming direct responsibility for quality implementation
• Continually developing relationships with media and influencers and pitching clients on an ongoing basis
• Anticipating clients’ strategic needs–both long and short term
• Offering value-add counsel on an ongoing basis
• Planning and running strategic client meetings
• Retaining current accounts and growing them
• Building relationships at the senior level with clients while maintaining others
• Supervising account staff in their daily activities, providing structure and instruction for balancing their workloads
• Motivating/mentoring junior staff and guiding professional development
• Taking a proactive role in assuming fiscal responsibility for accounts and team
• Guide the operations and future course of division and agency

Education and Experience Required:

• BA/BS Degree in Public Relations, Communications, or related field
• 10+ years minimum experience in public relations
• Prior agency experience is a must

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Detail oriented and results oriented
• Ability to spot trends and integrate into PR efforts to keep accounts current in the media