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Account Director, Technology PR
MWW Group
San Francisco, CA, United States
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Our Agency
MWWPR is one of the world’s top independent public relations agencies with a global network of eight offices across the US and Europe. A full-service firm that approaches communications without the boundaries of expected thinking, MWWPR’s expertise spans Consumer Brands, Technology, Corporate Reputation Management, Public Affairs, Crisis Communications, Sports and Entertainment, Diversity, LGBT and Wellness & Nutrition.
With dedicated insights, strategy, data and analytics, social media and creative teams, MWWPR ensures that clients Matter More™ to the stakeholders who matter most. MWWPR’s Matter More™ approach has been recognized by numerous, top industry awards. In 2015, MWWPR was honored with a gold at the American Business Awards for “Company of the Year,” and 2014 accolades include the Global SABRE Award, “PR Agency of the Year" and “Company of the Year” by the International Business Awards, as well as "Top Places to Work in PR.”
To learn more about MWWPR, visit http://www.mww.com or on Twitter at @MWW_PR.
Our People
We are: Smart. Authentic. Entrepreneurial. Fearless.
We’re a team of independent thinkers and doers who stop at nothing for our clients. When so many awesome people come together, great things happen. Not just for our clients, but for us as well. Associates become Vice Presidents. Ideas become trademarks. And work feels like anything but.
At MWW, you’ll experience what matters more, both personally and professionally. No one could blame us for loving where we work. Because in a culture like ours, anything is possible.
What We Need (Purpose of Role)
MWW has an exciting opportunity for a high-energy, strategic and creative Account Director to join a fun and dynamic team of professionals delivering world-class account support to a diverse mix of technology clients. The ideal candidate is passionate about technology and has experience within the enterprise tech and consumer tech sector that could include: big data and analytics, security and privacy, storage, e-commerce, health tech/digital health, mobile, B2B, B2C.
The position will be located in our San Francisco office.
Responsibilities:
• Strategic planning
• Campaign creation and management
• Cultivating and enhancing relationships with key media, influencers and bloggers
• Developing and implementing strategic and original PR campaigns
• Presentation creation, and strategic media materials
• Identifying publicity opportunities that uniquely align with client objectives, brand essence and goals
• Managing and growing junior team members
• Developing KPI’s and measurement metrics
• Tracking/merchandising results
• Provide client counsel on tactical matters, linked to strategic plans
• Anticipate client needs and prepare in advance
• Manage relationships with client partners
• Develop and execute events and workshops for client
• Participate in client meetings and planning sessions
• Develop and edit client materials
• Networking as an MWW leader
• Participating in new business opportunities
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with at least 7 years of public relations agency experience, technology focus preferred
• Strong media relations experience (technology, business, consumer)
• Experience with B2C and B2B technology clients
• Top notch people and presentation skills
• Excellent time management and organization skills, with a reputation for flawless program management and execution
• Exceptional client management skills
• Strategic thinking and excellent writing skills
• Ability to prioritize and execute against multiple clients and projects, including events, press material development and product launches
• Strong team manager, with ability to mentor and grow a team
• Proactive mindset and approach, actively generating new ideas and opportunities to support client objectives and narratives
• Ability to problem solves and think creatively to deliver new and interesting client programs
• High level of comfort in contributing to new business, including networking, ideation, plan building and presenting
• Strong understanding of how social media is driven by news media and vice versa, working knowledge of the main social media channels (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterst, Tumblr, etc.), and basic understanding of survey-based research and social media analytics.
Success Factors (and other details)
• Thinks strategically
• Has particular strength in execution of chosen programs
• Strong media relations skills
• The ability to thrive in a fast paced environment while delivering quality results
• Goes beyond simple metrics to deliver quality results
• Ability to travel as needed for client meetings and events
MWW is an equal opportunities employer and values diversity. EOE/AA/M/F/V/D.