Droga5 PR & Communications Manager

Accenture•New York, NY

2d•$66,300 - $154,800

About The Position

Droga5, part of Accenture Song, is hiring a PR & Communications Manager to help uphold and magnify the agency’s reputation through internal and external communications, publicity for campaign launches, executive communications, thought leadership, industry awards, social media, speaking engagements, internal events, and special projects. The role works with the Senior PR & Communications Manager and the Global Head of Creative Excellence & Reputation on the agency’s PR, awards, events, and communications calendars. The manager owns Droga5’s Instagram and LinkedIn presence, develops and executes PR and awards activity, and coordinates campaign-launch materials and case study assets with client teams, production, and creative resource managers. The position also supports media relations, speaking opportunities, and communications preparation for agency employees.

Requirements

At least 3 years of PR experience at a creative agency.
Demonstrated ability to create holistic communication programs spanning engagement, content creation, social platforms, and event management.
Experience conceiving and pitching targeted stories to advertising, creative, and business media, with a proven track record of media relations results.
Ability to think and act both strategically and tactically.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and adjust priorities in a fast-moving business environment.
Ability to clearly articulate problems and present proposed solutions.
Ability to work directly with senior executives.

Responsibilities

Support the PR team in increasing visibility for Droga5, its clients, and its talent.
Oversee the master calendar for industry events, internal happenings, campaign launches, and award submissions to anticipate press opportunities, launches, and deadlines.
Take full ownership of Droga5’s Instagram and LinkedIn channels.
Build and maintain relationships with external award show managers and key trade reporters.
Help manage and execute Agency of the Year submissions and other award entries, including Cannes Lions, One Show, D&AD, Effies, Webby's, and WARC.
Oversee asset collection and case study video creation for relevant award entries, coordinating with client teams, production, and creative resource managers on resource availability.
Support campaign launches by completing key dates, messaging, and credits.
Secure speaking opportunities at major industry events, including Cannes Lions, SXSW, ANA, 4A's, and CES.
Prepare briefs and tip sheets for employees' media interviews and speaking opportunities, and coordinate scheduling and travel needs with assistants.
Monitor and track news and social media conversations about Droga5 employees, campaigns, clients, and industry trends.
Manage and update cloud drives containing communications assets and campaign-launch materials, including headshots, bios, logos, videos, credits, and stills.