Account Manager, Tech PR

SourceCode Communications•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

SourceCode is an award-winning communications firm working with consumer and B2B technology brands. Account Managers lead day-to-day client accounts, oversee junior team members, and ensure program KPIs are met. The role calls for experience in PR and communications, strong media relations capabilities, and experience with clients using emerging technologies to improve customer experiences, including advertising, marketing, and retail technology. Account Managers provide senior counsel, lead long-term strategy, and develop and execute creative campaigns. The position may be hybrid in New York City or remote for candidates residing on the East Coast. The hiring salary range is $84,000–$91,000.

Requirements

6–8 years of professional PR account management experience, including managing and mentoring junior PR professionals.
Proven ability to translate complex technologies into media-friendly narratives and develop, oversee, and drive media strategies that meet KPIs.
Examples of secured Tier-1 coverage in national business media, trade or vertical media (including retail, marketing, or advertising), and general business media.
Ability to organize workload according to priority and importance, help teammates manage priorities, and manage up when deadlines or priorities conflict.
Strong writing and editing skills and ability to extract insights from large volumes of information.
Comfort developing presentations and presenting ideas to clients and the agency.
Experience with a new-business process, including research, identifying opportunities, and developing and delivering presentation materials.

Responsibilities

Identify relevant media opportunities and use analytics to communicate a clear, differentiated story to top-tier business and trade media.
Build and implement media and influencer engagement strategies, including news campaigns, timely pitches, and content; manage follow-up through secured coverage.
Establish trusted relationships with client contacts, provide strategic counsel, lead client calls and meetings, and troubleshoot client issues, involving senior management when appropriate.
Lead development of written communications, including press releases, pitches, client emails, and byline articles.
Work with senior teams to deliver campaigns and projects within scope, budget, and team-resourcing goals.
Participate in pursuing new business opportunities.
Mentor and coach junior team members.