[Remote] Public Relations Account Director

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Firebrand Communications is a specialist PR and marketing firm for tech startups and scaleups. The Public Relations Account Director will be responsible for media strategy, client management, and creating compelling content to enhance the firm's PR programs. Responsibilities • Media relations — building relationships with and pitching relevant media (tech, business, trade, vertical both online and broadcast), newsjacking and rapid response • Client management — works directly with clients on a daily basis advising on strategy, implementation, status and performance of public relations programs • Influencer relations — research and outreach to relevant influencers, including industry analysts, academics and thought leaders • Content creation — research and creation of content, largely consisting of press announcements, blog posts, media pitches and thought leadership material • Speaker / awards programs — identifying key conferences, speaker placement and awards submissions • Social media — organic social media campaigns, primarily focused on LinkedIn • Agency — involved in new business prospecting and pitching; team management and collaboration; developing methodologies; Firebrand ambassador Skills • 5-7+ years’ relevant PR experience, ideally in an agency • Solid academic track record at least to Bachelor degree level • Deep tech sector domain expertise, including working with startups • Proficient in using AI to enhance day-to-day workflows • Entrepreneurial with good business savvy • Good presentation skills in front of C-level execs • Unflappable, practical, proactive, mature approach • Creative, disciplined, curious, organized • Not afraid to work hard, be humble, ask questions, learn new things Benefits • 20 days' vacation • Health, dental and vision care • Company 401(k) • Flexible schedule • Regular 'Crossfire' training days Company Overview • Firebrand Communications is providing public relations, digital marketing, and advertising services. It was founded in 2016, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://www.firebrand.marketing.