Treble is turning the traditional PR agency on its head. Led by an experienced collection of media relations professionals, we act as a newsroom, creating impressive and consistent wins as a team firing on all cylinders. We believe great ideas are just as important as great relationships. We believe in an aggressive yet intelligent approach to media relations. We believe in working with clients who view us as an integral partner. We have amazing clients and compete and win against some of the biggest agencies in the world, and we expect the winning to continue as Treble scales.
Our team is a diverse group of former agency rainmakers, entrepreneurs, and journalists from broadcast and leading online tech publications. We work with entrepreneurs, VCs, and global brands whose innovations change how people live and organizations work. Our clients quickly become familiar faces on the media circuit and define and are ultimately viewed as trusted experts within their respective industries.
About you As an Account Director, you are the strategic guru, chief motivator, and client advocate of each account you work on. You should have a passion for securing media coverage. You have built up a network of trusted media sources and can engage a diverse range of media at a moment's notice. You understand how to cater and deliver customized pitches to business and technology outlets. You apply your full creativity and focus to each client, strategy, and project and work hard to generate ridiculous(ly awesome) results that gel into each client's unique PR and business goals.
The best ideas thrive under our roof, and you thrive in a creative environment. Communication expertise, outstanding time management skills, and a passion for technology, public relations, social media, and teamwork are essential to succeed in this position. Here's a detailed list of what the job looks like:
Account Roles Providing strategic counsel to clients – ongoing and when faced with good news or unexpected challengesEnsuring the strategic value and highest quality of all client deliverablesCommunicating proactively – both verbally and written – regarding strategic client documents and ongoing client activitiesFostering successful client working relationships via consistent communication, listening, and in-person timeStrong understanding of client's business and technologyIdeate and execute original campaigns and strategies on time and on budget via content, social, trendjacking, and announcementsIdentifying key messages and audiencesEnsuring all account programming is successfully executed and meets KPIs to include Announcements, Awards, Broadcast, Content, Earned Media, Social Media, Speaking, Sponsorships, Strategic Planning, and TrendjackingTracking and reporting key success metrics quarterly or as neededAdditional responsibilities as needed and when assignedMedia Relations Executing all aspects of strategic media relations; leveraging existing relationships with reporters and outlets on behalf of client and agencyBuilding new media relationships; proactively engaging media regularly with heavy emphasis on Tier 1 mediaSecuring and staffing interviews; developing savvy/timely ideas and moving pitches from "concept to coverage"Creating and presenting strategic media relations plans for individual launchesAbility to measure and present ROI of communications activitiesConduct mock interviews with executivesActive mentorship of junior team members to build out their respective PR skill sets and empower the team's overall productivityOversees account-level profitability and on-time & on-budget client projectsResponsible for up to 4 direct reportsContribute to account team hours allocation via syncs with VPSeeking opportunities to recruit talented people to join the teamIdentifying, attending, and encouraging others to attend networking eventsContributing to agency growth and direction via All-Hands MeetingsLeading by example by setting a positive, uplifting tone to create a spirit of teamwork, enthusiasm, and qualityBe an ambassador to the Agency - committed to Treble mission and cultureNew Business Attending networking events and building a personal network to obtain new business for the agencyOutbound new business and marketing supportPreparing for and attending new business pitchesDeveloping new business decks/assets as neededTravel New business travel may be required as neededTravel for client-facing meetings as neededAccount Director Bandwidth Deployment 30% media relations35% account management (client communication | account strategy | launch strategy | leading bi-weekly account calls)20% Treble internal team management (mentorship | internal communications | delegation & feedback)15% new business supportReports to VP and takes direction from other senior leadership members
Location Remote work 2-3 days a week in the Pacific Time ZoneIn-office work 2-3 days a weekQuarterly presence at the Austin officeTravel to clients as neededEmployment Type At-WillFull-timeExemptExperience 7 years of B2B Tech PR minimum with a minimum of 3 years of account managementDegree in communications, journalism, or EnglishStrong track record of strategic vision and earned media resultsStrong track record of professionalism, leadership, and teamworkImpeccable organizational and time management skillsAbility to work well under pressure in both proactive and reactive environmentsThrives in a fast-paced and ever-changing environmentBenefits Medical, dental & vision benefits, 75% of premiums paid by Treble, 20% of dependant premiums paid by TrebleFlexible PTO policyApproximately 19 paid holidays annually (closed the week between Christmas and New Year and half-day Fridays in July)401k with 3% company match, eligible upon 6 months of employmentPaid parental leaveMonthly Telecommunication stipendMonthly wellness reimbursementQuarterly office supply reimbursementA culture founded on transparency, open communication, strong work ethic, and rewardTeam outings, including volunteer opportunities, lunch, happy hours, and quarterly reward events (when safe)Opportunity for performance and new business bonusesTO APPLY: Email ****** and explain why you're the person for the job. Attach supporting evidence to that email and resume.
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