Public Relations Account Director (Energy Tech)

*Please read the entire job posting and apply only if your qualifications match. We are only able to consider/review candidates whose qualifications match our needs as outlined below.*An Account Director at FischTank serves as the point person on day-to-day account and junior staff management while leading media outreach and strategy, developing/writing content, and supporting other client campaign objectives. ADs are depended on to run accounts autonomously with oversight from SADs and FischTank’s Senior Team, ensuring positive outcomes both for clients and FischTank team members.This is a role best suited for someone who is a self-starter and ambitious, looking to learn from their colleagues and our established roster of clients.If you want to make direct impact in ushering in new technologies that are making an impact, you will enjoy working here!Qualifications6+ years’ experience at a PR agency working with Energy Tech companiesDemonstrable experience as an account lead, driving positive outcomes through strategy while successfully managing teamsDemonstrable experience and subject matter expertise within Energy TechA strong network of reporter relationships including top tier and tradeAn initiative to achieve media results that impact client businessStrong writing skills that translate to PR outcomes (press releases, bylines, op-eds, blog posts)Well organized, autonomous, self-starterOpen-minded, ready to learn, growth mind-setShows desire to grow as a professional in the PR spaceReceives constructive feedback well and sees it as a growth opportunityWorks well in an open, team environmentProficient in Microsoft Office and Google (Search + G-Suite)Fundamental understanding of social media use for businessResponsibilitiesReports to VPsOwn account, team management, and media relations strategy and execution on 6-8 accounts – you are the lead.Day-to-day account responsibilities to include overall account strategy, including proactive media relations tactics; developing both near term and longer term client initiative roadmaps; pitch writing, byline writing, press releases, media pitching, review of team content, client counsel, and more.Ultimately drive the success of the account by positioning your teammates for success, while also delivering your own resultsAchieve media results on behalf of clients by building account management strategies for yourself and junior staffShowcase strong client and media communications skills, including email correspondence, weekly/bi-monthly calls with clients, agenda preparation, in-person meetings and media event staffing, and most importantly – transparent dialogue with their clientsDevelop ideas that support client initiatives, either straightforward or outside the box, broadly including media campaign ideas, social media strategies, content marketing, value proposition development, and moreSupport business development by partaking in prospect calls, networking at local events, etc.Relentless pursuit of client outcomesSalary (based on experience): $110-125,000PerksHybrid work environment (one day in NYC office per week)Alternating 4-day work week401k plan and employer contributionsMedical, dental and vision healthcareEmployer paid life insuranceCareer development resourcesSeasonal and discretionary bonusesPartial cell phone reimbursementMonthly digital and/or in-person team eventsPro-bono nonprofit clients and other philanthropic efforts