Account Director (Public Relations)

Forget timesheets, spray-and-pray media outreach and bland, programmatic PR work. SBS is unlike any PR agency you’ve ever heard of: We value intellectual curiosity, diversity of thought, strong counsel, and above all, big-win media results that drive meaningful business impact. Where other agencies enforce rigid hierarchies and dogmatic workflows, SBS empowers all of its people to take charge of their careers and become leaders on their teams and across the agency.

About us: The Brew Crew is a group of informed, curious and creative storytellers for established brands like American Express, Flexport, Cloudflare, GitHub, Paradigm, and exciting startups in AI, aerospace, blockchain, future of work and so much more.

Account Director Responsibilities

• 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

Account Director Skills & Qualifications

• 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

We understand that a job description may not capture all of the skills and experiences that can contribute to success in this role. If you have a passion for media strategy and external storytelling, we want to hear from you, regardless of whether you fit neatly into all of the criteria listed above.

Benefits & Perks

SBS offers benefits that reflect the values of our team, stay true to our culture and put our people first. Here are just a few of the ways we show our appreciation:

• 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

At SBS Comms, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their race, color, gender expression, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is essential for success and creativity, and we strive to create an environment where we elevate the voices that reflect the world we live in.

Compensation decisions are determined using a variety of factors such as skill set, experience, and education or certifications. If we extend an offer for employment, we will consider all individual qualifications. Salary ranges for this position are between $100,000 and $140,000 annually. Strange Brew Strategies also offers additional compensation programs such as annual cash bonuses and generous benefits.