Senior Account Director (Public Relations)

SBS Comms is a communications agency for visionaries. We help ambitious companies break through and own their story. Our approach to communications is built for today’s fast-paced media landscape, and favors speed over perfection, quality over quantity, and progress over paperwork.

With 60+ strategists coast-to-coast, and hubs in New York, San Francisco, Boston, Southern California and Chicago, SBS partners with venture-backed companies across AI, space, fintech, crypto, defense, cybersecurity, health and more.

Senior Account Director Responsibilities

• Act as the senior client lead, and day-to-day lead on account teams

  • Bring long-term, big picture view to planning and execution

  • Ensure all teammates understand their role for the account and client goals

• 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

• Drive strategic planning in partnership with clients (i.e. quarterly/ every six months look ahead)

• Lead agency development projects - new business pitches, company trainings, team events, recruiting, etc.

• Coach and mentor internal team members, conducting annual performance reviews

• Makes recommendations on team staffing to ensure accounts have coverage and complementary skills

• Working with VPs, support scope of work and budget conversations with clients

Senior Account Director Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in PR, communications, journalism or similar area

• At least 8 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

• Demonstrates a high degree of ownership and accountability with strong project management and organization skills

• A creative mindset

• Brilliant writing skills (we’ll want to see samples)

• Experience or demonstrated expertise in talent development

• Experience or demonstrated ability to manage multiple key stakeholders (clients, partners, customers, other agencies, etc.)

• Ability to set appropriate client expectations and provide thoughtful analysis on PR outcomes

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

• Summer Fridays

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• 401K Plan with Employer Match up to 4% after 1 year

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 $140,000 and $175,000 annually. Strange Brew Strategies also offers additional compensation programs such as annual cash bonuses and generous benefits.