FinTech PR

SourceCode Communications•New York, NY

1d•$84,000 - $98,000•Hybrid

About The Position

SourceCode is an award-winning communications firm working with consumer and B2B technology brands. Senior / Account Managers lead day-to-day account work for clients using emerging technologies to improve customer experiences, including advertising, marketing, and retail technology. They oversee junior team members and ensure program KPIs are met. In this role, you will provide senior counsel to clients, lead long-term strategy, and develop and execute creative campaigns. You will work with media to create strategic stories, build client relationships, guide client meetings, and help deliver campaigns within agreed scope, budget, and resourcing goals. The role also contributes to new business development and mentors junior colleagues. The position is offered under a hybrid arrangement for candidates based in New York City, with in-office work Tuesday through Thursday and remote work Monday and Friday. The hiring salary range is $84,000–$98,000.

Requirements

6–8 years of professional PR account management experience, including managing and mentoring junior PR professionals.
A proven ability to translate complex technologies into media-friendly narratives and create, oversee, and drive media strategies that meet KPIs.
Examples of securing Tier-1 coverage in national business media, trade or vertical media (retail, marketing, and advertising), and general business media.
Ability to organize workload by priority and importance, help team members do the same, and manage up when priorities and deadlines conflict.
Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to extract insights from large amounts 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 tell clear stories that differentiate clients in top-tier business and trade media.
Build and implement media and influencer engagement strategies, including news campaigns, timely pitches, and content, and manage follow-up through secured coverage.
Establish strong relationships with client contacts, provide strategic counsel, lead client calls and meetings, and troubleshoot client problems, seeking senior management input when appropriate.
Lead the development of written communications, including press releases, pitches, client emails, and byline articles.
Work with senior teams to deliver campaigns and projects to scope, budget, and team resourcing goals.
Participate actively in pursuing new business opportunities.
Mentor and coach junior team members.