Vice President, Public Relations (AI Infrastructure & B2B Tech)

Method Communications•San Francisco, CA

3d•$130,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Vice President of Public Relations is a senior-level manager who leads and executes across a diverse portfolio of client accounts. The VP remains actively involved in client work while providing leadership to clients, teams, and the agency. The role contributes to agency leadership initiatives with HR, Finance, and Operations, supports business growth, advises clients, and manages and mentors junior team members. This is a hybrid role requiring in-office presence at the San Francisco location for at least two days per week. Candidates should be within commuting distance or able to relocate.

Requirements

Typically 8–10 years of experience, or equivalent expertise and education, in public relations, communications, marketing, or related fields including research, advertising, management consulting, media, and publishing.
Demonstrated experience building, conceptualizing, and executing integrated communications programs aligned with client or company business goals.
Ability to grow a practice area or account.
Experience leading and growing a multidisciplinary team.
A deep network of relationships with journalists, analysts, and influencers across technology sectors.
Ability to manage others and oversee multiple direct reports, supporting hard- and soft-skill development.
Expert-level editing and writing capabilities.
Passion for the work and commitment to developing skills and helping team members learn.
Ability to work in a hybrid arrangement with at least two days per week in the San Francisco office, and to be within commuting distance or relocate.

Responsibilities

Provide input on agency decision-making involving new business, best practices, client service, and performance management.
Work with People Operations to lead and motivate a high-performance team, support recruitment and retention, and provide constructive feedback.
Mentor designated direct reports, conduct quarterly 360 reviews, and establish career development goals.
Maintain an active presence and guide effective internal communications in support of the agency’s business strategy.
Demonstrate the agency’s Concierge Service Delivery Approach to clients and teams.
Provide strategic guidance to clients and team leads on researched PR and integrated marketing programs, including handling sensitive issues, solving problems, and adjusting direction as needed.
Oversee goal development for internal team members and clients, and lead teams in executing client strategy.
Coach and support account supervisors and account directors in guiding teams to collaborate and deliver high-quality work.
Lead teams in developing strong written content and newsworthy pitches aligned with client business objectives, and maintain and grow media relationships.
Use personal and professional networks to strengthen the agency brand and grow its client and service portfolio.
Lead researched, prepared, and polished new business pitches.
Support organic growth by expanding client scopes of work.
Help review and analyze budgets, financial reports, and trends for the executive and leadership teams.
Participate in account staffing and evaluate team structures to maximize account quality and profitability.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid work
Vacation and wellness time accruals
1.5 weeks of full office closure
Paid holidays
Two floating holidays
Telecom stipend
Employer-paid medical insurance
Employer-paid dental insurance
Employer-paid vision insurance
Employer-paid Health Savings Account (HSA)
401(k) plan with employer match up to 4%
Employee Assistance Program with three confidential face-to-face counseling sessions per issue per year
Paid family leave
$500 annual wellness stipend after six months of employment
$1,500 professional development stipend after two years of employment
Four weeks of paid sabbatical after five years of employment
Leadership development and virtual training opportunities