PUBLIC RELATIONS ACCOUNT DIRECTOR, MEDIA & ADVERTISING TECHNOLOGY

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KCSA Strategic Communications is seeking an Account Director of Public Relations within our Media & Advertising Technology PR practice. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of the current media landscape as it relates to B2B communications in the media, advertising and technology space, and will be confident in leading and guiding junior team members. The candidate will have strong media relationships with industry trades, business/financial media and beyond. This role will work with venture-backed startup companies to large, multinational publicly traded companies.

At KCSA, our people are our most important resource. We want them to be motivated, empowered, and to thrive, so we invest in them the same way our clients invest in us. Joining KCSA will give you access to:

• A renowned team of public relations professionals with unparalleled knowledge of B2B communications
• A front row seat to cutting edge industries and the communications strategies that fuel unprecedented growth
• In-house investor relations & social media teams, enabling full cycle communications campaigns driving awareness and getting results
• Remote work capabilities for all employees
• Notable monetary incentive for new client referrals
• Generous 401K contributions (1/2 up to 12%), full benefits, and paid time off
• Quarterly mental health days as well as a paid day off for your birthday
•  ½ summer Fridays
• A true work life balance. At KCSA we understand that the best work comes from an energized mind and body.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and be a key contributor to six client accounts at once, serving as a key client point of contact
• Ideate & execute impactful PR strategy
• Day-to-day program management, keeping track of current projects and managing up and down accordingly
• Regularly place client in the media using your substantial media relationships in the technology space
• Execute final draft of strategic plan
• Create award and conference submissions
• Final review of status reports / forecast / recaps to be provided to Managing Director / SVP
• Cultivate and manage junior staff SAE, AE and AAE level staffers

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5-8 years prior PR agency experience, ideally in the technology space
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Team player with ability to take the lead on relevant projects
• Experience managing junior team members
• Substantial media contacts in the technology space