Senior PR Director — Hybrid, Flexible Hours, Generous PTO

Leverenz & Associates; Oregon (IL); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Flexible work from home

Generous PTO

Job summary

A dynamic public relations agency is seeking an Account Director to lead multiple clients and oversee a team. The ideal candidate will possess over five years of relevant experience in public relations, demonstrating strong skills in storytelling and media relations. This position emphasizes strategic messaging development and creative thinking, supporting clients in various industries. The role offers flexibility, competitive compensation starting at $80K+, and great benefits such as 401K and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• More than five years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, or investor relations, preferably in an agency.
• Experience pitching stories in all tiers of news with a portfolio.
• Ability to juggle multiple clients and supervise junior staff.
• Experience briefing and working with creatives in communications and social media.
• Understanding of a professional services billing.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple clients and supervise staff.
• Develop strategic messaging for clients.
• Draft media materials and pitch media for client coverage.
• Provide recommendations for content across multiple channels.
• Participate in agency initiatives for development.

Skills

Curiosity

Storytelling solutions

News analysis

Strategic messaging development

Media pitching

Influencer leverage

Content creation recommendations

Big creative ideas

Business development support

Active participation in learning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Communications, or English Literature

Job description

A dynamic public relations agency is seeking an Account Director to lead multiple clients and oversee a team. The ideal candidate will possess over five years of relevant experience in public relations, demonstrating strong skills in storytelling and media relations. This position emphasizes strategic messaging development and creative thinking, supporting clients in various industries. The role offers flexibility, competitive compensation starting at $80K+, and great benefits such as 401K and generous PTO.