We're looking for an experienced Account Manager to join our global team in the NY office. Hopefully, you're as excited as we are about innovative companies and top-tier investors working across fintech, sustainability, deep tech, web3, VC, and B2B enterprise. Ideally, you will have established relationships in media and be focused on driving meaningful communications +strategies for great clients.In this role, you’ll be responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of an account, driving creative strategies for clients, effectively managing tasks, and delegating to team members. This is a hands-on role that requires excellent communication and time management skills.
*We are looking for multiple levels/years of experience.
Desired skills:
- A team player with strong leadership qualities, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record managing high-profile corporate clients
- Experience in securing top-tier media coverage and events across broadcast, print, and online media, including -- but not limited to -- Bloomberg, Fortune, Wall Street Journal, NYT, CNN, CNBC, TechCrunch, as well as industry trade publications
- Leverage established relationships with journalists to drive coverage and opportunities for clients
- A creative and ideas-focused approach with a strategic mindset to consistently over-deliver for clients
- Lead teams in a busy environment, mentoring junior staff and line-managing teams
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment, including, but not limited to, client relationship management, driving client calls, planning news announcements, end-of-month reporting and strategy execution, and managing multiple stakeholders, e.g., IR, investors, etc.
- Strong organization, time management, attention to detail
- Excellent writing skills
- A deep understanding of the tech media landscape, and ability to identify relevant trends for clients
Qualifications
- 4+ years of experience in the PR industry
- Agency experience
- Strong written and communication skills
- Have an interest in and solid understanding of the tech topics of today, from AI to sustainability to blockchain
- Adaptability and a willingness to learn
Knowledge in any of our practice areas:
- B2B Enterprise
- Deeptech
- Fintech
- Future of Work
- Venture Capital
- Sustainability
- Web3
Bonus points for any of the following:
- Experience pitching new business
- Deep sectoral knowledge
Benefits and Perks:
- Summer half-day Fridays
- Hybrid working - 2 days WFH
- Flexible work-from-anywhere in August
- Improved annual leave benefits with tenure
- Moving homes day
- Employee referral commission
- Team appreciation weekly lunches and happy hours
- Generous employee rewards and recognition program
- Quarterly team building activities (pasta making, go-karting, escape room)
- Pension, Healthcare, and phone contract
- Macbook upon joining
- Personal budget towards home office, wellness, gym membership
- Inhouse fireside speaker series with authors, journalists, and industry leaders
- Access to top-tier media outlets (WSJ, Bloomberg, NYT, etc.)
The compensation for this role typically ranges between $75,000-$150,000 annually.