Public Relations Account Director: Emerging Technology & Consumer Finance
Derris
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Posted:
August 4, 2023
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Hybrid
About the position
Derris, a brand consultancy headquartered in New York City and London, is seeking an Account Director to oversee strategic planning and day-to-day execution for Web3, emerging technology, and financial services clients. The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of financial services, client experience with financial institutions, and a demonstrated interest in blockchain technology and related decentralized emerging technology. Additionally, the candidate should be passionate about contributing to creating a unique company culture. This role is based in the New York, NY office on a hybrid basis.
Responsibilities
Requirements
- 6-8 years of Public Relations experience – agency experience preferred
- Proven track record of media relations experience, including leveraging business storytelling to effectively communicate strategies to diverse audiences
- Skilled at creating pitches, strategies, and talking points
- Experience in leading client relationships
- Experience in managing a team, experience managing Direct Reports preferred
- Ability to think through communication strategies and deliver tangible results
- Ability to write stylistically and shift writing styles based on client deliverables and internal meetings
- Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
- Experience in the technology or financial services industries
Benefits
- Competitive industry rate salary bands
- End of year bonuses based on firm, team, and individual performance
- Employee referral bonuses
- Annual merit increases
- Commission for referrals that lead to formal client partnerships
- Continued training and education with Education Reimbursement Policy
- Employer-sponsored Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- 401K program with matching contributions
- Flex Weeks - Work from anywhere for up to four weeks a year
- Free lunch 1x per week
- Generous paid time off (PTO), including bank holidays and volunteer work days
- Summer Fridays
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Parental leave
- Monthly cell phone data reimbursement
- Discounted gym memberships
- Life insurance
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Continuous skills training tailored to your role