Account Director, Tech & AI Comms

We. Communications

9d•$113,000 - $130,000•Remote

About The Position

We're looking for an Account Director to serve as the AI lead for a leading global technology company. This person will be the strategic owner of the client's AI communications program. That means shaping how the company's AI story shows up in the market, running launches from start to finish, and acting as a trusted counselor to senior client stakeholders. The right candidate lives and breathes the AI space. They know the players, follow the news cycle closely, and can explain where the client fits in a market that changes week to week. They bring their own relationships with tech and business media. They're comfortable working in a highly matrixed environment, lining up product, marketing, corporate communications, and executive teams around one narrative. They lead with a point of view, handle day-to-day client management with confidence, and build and grow a high-performing team. Note: This role is open only to candidates residing in the Pacific or Mountain time zones.

Requirements

5-7+ years of experience in integrated communications or PR, ideally in an agency setting, with significant time spent on technology clients; 4+ years of people management experience required
Hands-on experience leading communications for AI, emerging tech, or enterprise/consumer technology products
A proven track record of managing major product launches and flagship event moments
Established relationships with top-tier tech and business media
Global network experience preferred
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (particularly Outlook, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Excel)

Nice To Haves

Fluency in the AI ecosystem, including major platforms, model providers, startups, and the key voices shaping the conversation, and the ability to explain what it all means for a client
A strong strategic point of view and the confidence to push back and lead clients toward the right answer
A history of proactively landing stories with reporters and analysts, not just responding to requests
Experience working in large, matrixed organizations with many stakeholders and competing priorities
A creative mindset, with the ability to find stories that don't depend on product news
Strong presentation and consulting skills; experience pitching new business and presenting to senior executives
Experience building or growing a team
Experience working globally or with colleagues in multiple locations
Comfort in a fast-paced environment with frequent tight deadlines and shifting priorities
Client service orientation is a must

Responsibilities

Lead communications strategy for the client's AI business and act as the go-to strategic counselor for senior client stakeholders
Track the AI landscape, including competitors, emerging players, industry shifts, and policy conversations, and turn it into clear recommendations and narrative positioning
Plan and run product launches from start to finish including messaging, sequencing, media and analyst briefings, embargo management, reviewer programs, and post-launch amplification
Drive news and storytelling around major industry moments and flagship events, including stories that go beyond the product news
Build and maintain relationships with senior tech, business and AI-focused reporters, analysts, newsletter writers, and podcast hosts; develop, review and pitch stories
Gather feedback from media and industry voices on how the client and its competitors are perceived, and use it to sharpen strategy
Navigate a matrixed client organization, lining up multiple product teams, marketing, corporate comms, and executive stakeholders around a single AI narrative
Coordinate across agency practices, geographies, and specialty teams (e.g., social, influencer, measurement, creative) to deliver integrated programs
Prepare executive spokespeople for interviews, briefings, and speaking opportunities, and support their external visibility, including social
Anticipate issues and reputational risks specific to AI (such as trust, ethics, and competitive pressure) and counsel clients on how to respond
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage
Pretax accounts including HSA (company match), Medical & Dependent Care FSA
Generous time off including PTO, Holidays, Annual Wellness Break, Summer Fridays and Personal Days
Short & Long-Term Disability, paid by company
Parental Leave, up to 12 weeks for birthing and non-birthing parent
Caregiver Leave, up to 2 weeks to help eligible family member with serious health condition
Community Engagement, up to 24 hours
Bi-annual Wellness Credits, up to $300 per year
Support with home office equipment
Monthly Technology Credit (to offset internet / phone costs)
401(k) Traditional and Roth options with company match
Learning and Development Programs for our employees