Account Director, Technology
About The Position
The Account Director, Technology will lead day-to-day communications programs for a leading technology client spanning professional services, AI, telecommunications, semiconductors, cybersecurity, and business transformation. The role calls for a strategic communicator and earned media leader who understands the B2B enterprise technology landscape and can translate complex business and technology topics into clear, impactful narratives. The Account Director will drive integrated communications around executive thought leadership platforms, major industry moments, announcements, and flagship events; serve as a trusted counselor to senior clients; lead proactive media relations and storytelling; oversee account operations and financial performance; mentor a high-performing team; and support agency growth and cross-functional collaboration. North America non-remote employees are required to work in the office three days per week. The role may occasionally require working more than 40 hours per week and lifting up to 25 pounds.
Requirements
- 5–7+ years of experience in integrated communications or PR.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate industry developments, cultural trends, and audience insights into strategic communications recommendations.
- Strong presentation and consulting skills.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English.
- Creative and strategic mindset.
- High initiative and accountability for contributions to projects.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced agency environment.
- May need to work more than 40 hours per week on occasion.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in an agency setting and/or within an applicable industry.
- Technology client experience.
- Established media relationships and a demonstrated track record of proactively developing and placing compelling stories.
- Experience developing earned media strategies.
- Experience building and managing a team from the ground up.
- Experience working globally or with colleagues in multiple locations.
Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day execution of communications programs across several lines of business.
- Drive news and storytelling around major client and industry moments and flagship events.
- Develop story angles, lead the team in proactive pitching, and shape earned media strategies.
- Write and edit communications materials, including pitches, messaging, executive briefing documents, media lists, and coverage reports.
- Build and maintain relationships with business, technology/AI, and trade media, and proactively engage around client opportunities and issues.
- Monitor and analyze media, industry trends, cultural conversations, and competitors to identify timely story angles and potential reputational considerations.
- Provide strategic and tactical counsel to clients on the evolving communications landscape and its implications for their business and brand.
- Pursue and coordinate cross-account, cross-practice, and global business opportunities.
- Lead preparation and delivery of organic growth or new business proposal content and in-person pitch meetings.
- Contribute to agency strategic planning initiatives.
- Manage account budgets, utilization, scopes, and financial performance.
- Oversee team resource allocation, including staffing, hiring, and onboarding.
- Manage direct reports’ career development and performance, manage up to senior staff on issues, support client and team satisfaction, and hold the team accountable for demonstrating agency values.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Pretax accounts including HSA with company match, Medical FSA, and Dependent Care FSA.
- Generous time off including PTO, holidays, Annual Wellness Break, Summer Fridays, and Personal Days.
- Short- and long-term disability, paid by the company.
- Parental leave of up to 12 weeks for birthing and non-birthing parents.
- Caregiver leave of up to 2 weeks to help an eligible family member with a serious health condition.
- Community engagement time of up to 24 hours.
- Bi-annual wellness credits of up to $300 per year.
- Support with home office equipment.
- Monthly technology credit to offset internet and phone costs.
- Traditional and Roth 401(k) options with company match.
- Learning and development programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
