Account Director - Public Relations

December 13, 2023

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Strange Brew Strategies

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Forget everything you know about PR agencies. Expect better.

media coverage • thought leadership • crisis communications • media training • analyst relations

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Description

• Act as primary client lead, and day-to-day lead on account teams, setting the direction for the account and identifying PR priorities that directly map back to business objectives for our clients • Lead the development of informed and targeted media plans and campaigns - from ideation to execution • Drive media results through outreach and creative story ideation • Produce and/or edit written content • Lead and deliver client presentations - reporting, planning, etc. • Support agency development projects - new business pitches, company trainings, team events, recruiting, etc. • Coach and mentor internal team members, conducting annual performance reviews • Manage SBS Fellowship program (internship) • Makes recommendations on team staffing to ensure accounts have coverage and complementary skills • Working with Sr. Directors and VPs, support scope of work and budget conversations with clients

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in PR, communications, journalism or similar area • At least 6 years in-house or agency PR experience • Demonstrated ability to grow accounts and 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 junior staff • Self-starter work ethic and player-coach management style

Benefits

• Flexible, remote work • Unlimited PTO • Fringe Benefits - monthly points for lifestyle services of your choice, from UberEats to Airbnb & Netflix • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance • 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 • Mental wellness days