Public Relations Vice President, B2B Tech

Method Communications • San Francisco, CA

5d • $130,000 - $180,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

A global PR and marketing partner for challenger brands. We help disruptors, innovators and market leaders go beyond the expectations and standards of their industry - to create narratives that capture the minds of target audiences and generate real impact.

Vice Presidents (VP) are senior-level managers who lead and execute across a diverse portfolio of client accounts. VPs are actively engaged in client work while also serving as leaders for clients, teams, and the agency. You will play an integral role on the leadership team, collaborating with HR, Finance and Operations on internal agency initiatives. You’ll also help to grow Method’s business, advise clients and manage and mentor junior team members.

Requirements

• Typically 8 - 10 years’ experience (or equivalent expertise and education) in public relations, communications, marketing and/or related fields, including research, advertising, management consulting, media and publishing
• Demonstrated experience building, conceptualizing and executing integrated communications programs that align with client/company business goals
• Strong ability to grow a practice area or account
• Experience leading and growing a multi-disciplinary team
• A deep network of relationships with journalists, analysts and influencers in a variety of technology sectors
• Able to manage others and oversee multiple direct reports, working on both hard- and soft-skill development for coachees
• Expert-level editing and writing capabilities
• Passion for work and commitment to developing skills and helping team members learn on a daily basis

Responsibilities

• Provide input on decision-making issues affecting the agency – new business, best practices, client service, and performance management
• Work with People Ops to motivate and lead a high-performance team; contribute to attracting, recruiting and retaining team members; deliver constructive and clear feedback to ensure level requirements are met
• Act as a mentor for designated direct reports, ensuring quarterly 360 reviews are performed and career development goals are set
• Maintain an active presence and provide guidance to ensure internal communications is effective and supports Method’s business strategy
• Execute and demonstrate Method’s Concierge Service Delivery Approach to your clients and teams
• Provide strategic guidance for clients and team leads on well-conceptualized and researched PR and integrated marketing programs, including handling sensitive client issues, solving problems, and evolving direction as necessary
• Oversee the development of goals for internal team members and clients, leading teams to effectively execute against client strategy
• Coach and support ASs and ADs in guiding teams to collaborate and produce high quality work effectively
• Lead teams to develop strong written content and creative newsworthy pitches that align with clients' business objectives, and maintaining and growing media relationships with a wide range of reporters and publications
• Leverage personal/professional network in order to enhance the Method brand and grow our client and client services portfolio
• Lead new business pitches, ensuring presentations are well researched, prepared and polished
• Support organic growth by expanding scope of work with clients
• Help review and analyze budgets, financial reports, and trends in order to assist the executive team and leadership team in performing their responsibilities
• Participate in account staffing and evaluating team structures to maximize account quality and profitability

Benefits

• Flexible, hybrid work
• Generous Vacation and Wellness Time accruals
• 1.5 weeks of full office closure
• paid holidays
• 2 floating holidays
• Telecom stipend
• Employer paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employer paid Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401K Plan with Employer Match up to 4%
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering three confidential, face-to-face counseling sessions per issue per year
• Paid Family Leave
• $500 annual wellness stipend after 6 months of employment
• $1500 professional development stipend after 2 years of employment
• 4 weeks of paid sabbatical after 5 years of employment
• Leadership development and virtual training opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed