Public Relations Account Manager (B2B Tech)- Hybrid (4 days per week in office) from Denver, CO.

Matter is an independent and thriving brand elevation agency unifying PR, creative services, and marketing. 

As we’ve grown, we’ve maintained focus on building and nurturing an inclusive, team-oriented and creative environment because we know that when we tap into our collective brainpower we come up with inspired solutions for our clients- and because it makes for a happy place to work! We work with people we like and can learn from, making our jobs a positive aspect of a balanced life. At Matter, we prioritize employee diversity, equity and inclusion and value everyone’s unique story. We’re proud of the many awards that we’ve garnered as a Top Place to Work and as a Top Agency in the US, but we’re equally as proud of the many organizations that we’ve helped through our agency-wide volunteer initiative. If you’re the kind of professional that takes their work seriously, but also doesn’t take themselves too seriously, this could be the place to grow your career. 

We’re currently looking for a creative, results-focused Public Relations Account Manager with experience in the B2B tech realm.

Here’s a mix of what you’ll be doing day to day:

• Develop and execute a broad range of proactive PR and media relations strategies/programs for assigned clients, identifying opportunities to build clients’ visibility in media outlets (print, broadcast, radio, blogs, other social media) that reach their targeted consumers and business communities
• Develop and implement public relation activities including new product introductions, product reviews, analyst relations, awards and speaker’ bureau opportunities
• Become an expert on your clients’ business and the competitive landscape. Provide strategic recommendations and creative ideas for clients on an ongoing basis; proactively identifies and addresses clients’ needs
• Ensure the account team is effectively executing on the client’s program, meeting defined deliverables, and delivering excellent client service
• Build strong client relations at senior levels, identifies and troubleshoots issues and challenges as they relate to client satisfaction and overall program success
• Manage account teams in the execution of all programs and assume accountability for meeting all program deliverables. Act as mentor and coach for team members, taking an active role in their professional development
• Manage budget and allocation of staff resources
• Actively participate in new business: Identifies opportunities to upsell and grow the account; brings in new business opportunities through own network, experience and meet established revenue goals; generates new business pitch decks with strategic, creative thinking; contributes meaningfully to RFPs; and plays a key role in a new business meeting and/or messaging and positioning session

Along with creativity, drive and self-motivation, your previous experience and attributes will include:

• 5 years’ experience in public relations and/or media relations is required for this role
• Exposure to B2B clients and tech PR is required, and previous agency experience is highly preferred
• Big picture thinking and the ability to conceive, oversee, and implement strategic communication programs big and small. We're looking for a track record of leading successful, measurable PR and media relations programs for multiple accounts
• Prior client relations experience, and the ability to work with multiple large retainer clients simultaneously 
• Strong leadership and delegation abilities, with experience mentoring junior level employees and managing sizable accounts teams
• Adaptable, engaged, and nimble in environments that can be dynamic or fast-paced. Strong multitasking abilities are a huge plus
• Outstanding verbal communication, stellar presentation skills, and strong writing abilities with demonstrated experience creating messaging/positioning, press releases, blog posts, byline articles, etc.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant business experience
• Flexibility for occasional travel between the Portland, OR. and Denver, CO. offices

Compensation: The pay range for this role is between $80,000-$90,000 based on experience.

Why Matter? A healthy culture requires healthy, happy people. That’s why Matter goes above and beyond to provide exceptional benefits, fun bonuses, and culture perks to our workforce. These include:

• Exceptional company culture, monthly FUN events in all offices, happy hours, and surprise rewards throughout the year.
• A comprehensive time-off plan that includes PTO, sick time, a yearly winter break, birthdays off, short Fridays EVERY week, and other out of office time to support work/life balance.
• Competitive salaries, and lots of room for long-term growth and development
• Top notch health, dental, and vision plans
• Extensive and ever-growing programs for diversity, equity and inclusion, plus a variety of specialized employee resource groups, diversity focused events and initiatives, and more.
• Paid volunteer time through our Helping Hands program.
• Matter Wellness program, featuring extracurricular activities and interoffice competitions
• Employee referral program (get a $$ bonus for each referral we hire)
• Lots of other stellar benefits like a 401K program, pet insurance, FSA and HSA plans, paid parental leave, and so much more.

Matter provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.