Public Relations Account Director,Technology

Nectar Communications•New York, NY

20h•$125,000 - $149,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Nectar is seeking an Account Director to lead strategic communications for a portfolio of technology clients, including established technology companies and startups in AI, enterprise, and consumer markets. The role serves as a senior strategic partner to clients and a motivating leader to account teams, connecting business objectives to communications strategies and delivering measurable results. The Account Director develops integrated programs across earned media, executive visibility, thought leadership, content, and digital storytelling. The position includes advising senior stakeholders, guiding media relations, overseeing client deliverables and account operations, developing team members, and supporting client growth and new business. The role also champions innovation, including the use of AI and emerging technology in communications. The position requires working two days per week from Nectar’s San Francisco or New York office.

Requirements

8–10+ years of experience in public relations, strategic communications, or integrated marketing is preferred.
Demonstrated success developing and leading strategic communications programs that deliver measurable business impact.
Proven ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders and executive leadership.
Strong media relations expertise, including developing high-impact campaigns and securing coverage in leading business, technology, and industry publications.
Excellent writing, editing, presentation, and storytelling skills, including the ability to translate complex concepts into clear, compelling narratives.
Experience advising executives on thought leadership, media engagement, corporate positioning, and reputation management.
Strong business acumen, including experience managing account budgets, profitability, staffing, and resource planning.
Proven experience managing, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams.
Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution, sound judgment, and attention to detail.
Experience identifying organic growth opportunities and contributing to new business development.
Confidence navigating complex client situations, managing competing priorities, and making thoughtful decisions under pressure.
A collaborative, entrepreneurial mindset and commitment to an inclusive, high-performing team culture.
Ability to champion AI tools and emerging technology to improve writing, research, strategic planning, media intelligence, and content production efficiency while maintaining quality and editorial judgment.
Willingness to work two days per week from the San Francisco or New York office.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience at a communications or PR agency, including leading technology accounts across B2B, enterprise software, AI, cloud, or emerging technology, is strongly preferred.
A bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, or a related field is preferred; equivalent professional experience is also accepted.

Responsibilities

Lead strategic communications programs across a portfolio of technology clients, ensuring campaigns support business objectives and measurable outcomes.
Build client relationships and provide proactive strategic counsel to senior stakeholders.
Develop integrated communications strategies spanning earned media, executive visibility, thought leadership, content, and digital storytelling.
Shape narratives positioning clients in conversations about AI, enterprise technology, innovation, and emerging industry trends.
Guide media relations programs and use journalist relationships and editorial judgment to secure meaningful coverage.
Counsel senior executives on media strategy, messaging, positioning, and high-stakes communications opportunities.
Oversee the quality and strategic direction of communications plans, press materials, executive content, and campaign reporting.
Lead client meetings, strategic planning sessions, and presentations.
Anticipate client challenges, identify opportunities, and recommend solutions that strengthen relationships and drive results.
Manage and mentor account teams by setting expectations, providing feedback, and supporting professional development.
Oversee account staffing, resource allocation, project priorities, budgets, and profitability.
Partner with senior leadership to identify organic growth opportunities, expand client relationships, and support retention.
Contribute to new business through strategic thinking, proposal development, and presentations.
Collaborate across teams and specialties to deliver integrated campaigns across earned, owned, and digital channels.
Encourage exploration of emerging platforms, AI-enabled workflows, and new storytelling approaches.
Contribute to Nectar’s culture of accountability, curiosity, collaboration, and exceptional client service.