Senior Account Manager (Public Relations)

Strange Brew Strategies; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative agency is seeking a Senior Account Manager to lead impactful PR campaigns for diverse brands. In this role, you will drive media results through creative storytelling and strategic outreach, while mentoring junior staff. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team that values intellectual curiosity and empowers its members to take charge of their professional path. With a focus on meaningful business impact, you'll be at the forefront of shaping media narratives for established brands and exciting startups alike. If you have a passion for media strategy and storytelling, this could be your next big career move!

Benefits

Unlimited PTO

Summer Fridays

Mental Health Days

401K Plan with Employer Match

Annual In-Person Offsite

Monthly Lifestyle Service Points

Charity Donations

Qualifications

• 4+ years of PR/communications experience with a focus on client relations.
• Proven ability to drive media results and mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead account programs including product launches and media campaigns.
• Develop targeted media plans and support internal account teams.

Skills

Client Relationship Management

Media Strategy

Presentation Skills

Creative Storytelling

Writing Skills

Detail Orientation

Leadership

Self-Starter Work Ethic

Education

Bachelor’s degree in PR, communications, journalism or similar area

Job description

Senior Account Manager (Public Relations)

Forget timesheets, spray-and-pray media outreach and bland, programmatic PR work. SBS is unlike any PR agency you’ve ever heard of: We value intellectual curiosity, diversity of thought, strong counsel, and above all, big-win media results that drive meaningful business impact. The Brew Crew is a group of informed, curious and creative storytellers for established brands like American Express, Cloudflare, GitHub, Paradigm, and exciting startups in AI, aerospace, blockchain, future of work and so much more. Where other agencies enforce rigid hierarchies and dogmatic workflows, SBS empowers its early career employees to take charge of their professional path and become leaders on their teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead account programs, such as product launches, announcements, speaking/awards etc.
• Develop informed and targeted media plans and campaigns
• Drive media results through outreach and creative story ideation
• Support in managing internal account teams and mentor junior staff
• Develop and (in some cases) deliver client presentations - reporting, planning, etc.

Senior Account Manager Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in PR, communications, journalism or similar area
• At least 4 years client or agency PR/communications experience
• Demonstrated ability to build client relationships
• Demonstrated ability to drive meaningful media results
• Strong presentation and verbal communication skills
• Detail oriented and focus on setting and managing to a high bar
• A creative mindset
• Brilliant writing skills (we’ll want to see samples)
• Experience or demonstrated readiness to supervise more junior staff
• Self-starter work ethic
• Must be based in the United States

We understand that a job description may not capture all of the skills and experiences that can contribute to success in this role. If you have a passion for media strategy and external storytelling, we want to hear from you, regardless of whether you fit neatly into all of the criteria listed above.

Benefits

SBS offers benefits that reflect the values of our team, stay true to our culture and put our people first. Here are just a few of the ways we show our appreciation:

• An annual in-person offsite
• Unlimited PTO
• Summer Fridays and mental health days
• Fringe Benefits - monthly points for lifestyle services of your choice, from UberEats to Airbnb & Netflix
• 401K Plan with Employer Match up to 4%
• Generous monthly donations to charities and non-profit organizations that are personally meaningful and selected by members of the Brew Crew

At SBS Comms, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their race, color, gender expression, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is essential for success and creativity, and we strive to create an environment where we elevate the voices that reflect the world we live in.

Compensation decisions are determined using a variety of factors such as skill set, experience, and education or certifications. If we extend an offer for employment, we will consider all individual qualifications. Salary ranges for this position are between $90,000 and $100,000 annually. Strange Brew Strategies also offers additional compensation programs such as annual cash bonuses and generous benefits.