Public Relations Account Director

As a Public Relations Account Director at Wachsman, you will work with pioneers of emerging industries to shape the way the world sees and understands them. You will provide a unique blend of advisory services spanning strategic and communications consulting; reputation, issues, and risk management; and public policy and regulation.

What You Will Do

Your duties will include translating client business needs into PR action, guiding the creation of client press materials, providing strategic counsel to clients, overseeing the planning and execution of PR campaigns, and directing crisis communications response.

Why It Might Be a Fit

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate commitment to industry, agency, and clients by mastering industry knowledge and understanding clients' businesses. You will also need to develop and maintain relationships with influential media to secure and grow coverage.

Requirements

• 7-9 years of recent PR agency experience conducting media relations
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of fintech and/or financial services sectors preferred
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and to identify opportunities for clients
• Excellent knowledge of the media landscape
• Ability to communicate clearly and transfer complex information in a concise and clear form
• Ability to prioritize and plan effectively
• Strong attention to detail
• Accomplished workshop facilitator
• Crisis communications experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams successfully
• Excellent interpersonal/soft skills
• Motivated to excel in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to maintain a high level of social, organizational, and professional standards in job-related activities

Benefits

• Market-based compensation structure
• Anticipated salary range of $110,000 to $160,000 annually
• Full-time, exempt position
• Market-based compensation structure