Technology Account Director — Strategic Communications

We. Communications; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

HSA, DCFSA

paid time off

Long-term disability

Parental leave

Caregiver leave

Wellness credits

Home office equipment

Technology credit

401(k) match

Learning & development

Job summary

We. is seeking an Account Director, Technology to lead day-to-day communications programs for a leading technology client across professional services, AI, telecommunications, semiconductors, cybersecurity, and business transformation.

You will drive integrated communications, shape executive thought leadership, and mentor a high-performing team while helping grow the agency with senior counsel to clients and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of experience in integrated communications or PR, preferably in an agency setting and/or within an applicable industry.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint and Excel)
• Technology client experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day execution of communications programs across several lines of business
• Drive news and storytelling around major client and industry moments and flagship events
• Develop compelling story angles, lead/action team in proactive pitching and help shape earned media strategies
• Write and edit a wide range of communications materials, including pitches, messaging, executive briefing documents, media lists, and coverage reports
• Build and maintain relationships with business, technology/AI, and trade media; proactively engage around client opportunities and issues
• Monitor and analyze the media landscape, industry trends, cultural conversation and competitors to identify timely story angles and potential reputational considerations
• Provide ongoing strategic and tactical counsel to clients on the evolving communications landscape and its implications for their business and brand
• Pursue and coordinate cross-account/practice and global business opportunities
• Lead preparation and delivery of organic growth or new business proposal content and in person pitch meetings
• Contribute to agency strategic planning initiatives
• Manage account budgets, utilization, scopes, and financial performance
• Oversee resource allocation across team including staffing, hiring, and onboarding new talent
• Manage career development and performance of direct reports, managing up to senior staff on issues, and client/team satisfaction while holding the team accountable to demonstrating agency values

Skills

Microsoft Office

Job description

We. is seeking an Account Director, Technology to lead day-to-day communications programs for a leading technology client across professional services, AI, telecommunications, semiconductors, cybersecurity, and business transformation.

You will drive integrated communications, shape executive thought leadership, and mentor a high-performing team while helping grow the agency with senior counsel to clients and cross-functional collaboration.