Account Director – Public Relations

SBS Comms

. Act as primary client lead and day-to-day lead on account teams .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $115,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in public relations, client relationship management, and media strategy development. Proven ability to lead teams, produce high-quality written content, and deliver impactful presentations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Public Relations ExperienceClient Relationship ManagementMedia Strategy DevelopmentPresentation SkillsTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Media PlanningContent ProductionCampaign DevelopmentAccount GrowthPerformance Review ConductingBudget ManagementCreative Story IdeationWriting Skills

Soft Skills

Detail OrientedVerbal CommunicationCoaching and MentoringSelf-Starter Work EthicCreative Mindset

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in PRBachelor’s Degree in CommunicationsBachelor’s Degree in Journalism

Industry Keywords

Agency PRClient PresentationsNew Business PitchesTeam EventsAccount Coverage

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as primary client lead and day-to-day lead on account teams
Set account direction and identify PR priorities aligned with clients’ business objectives
Lead development of targeted media plans and campaigns from ideation to execution
Drive media results through outreach and creative story ideation
Produce and/or edit written content
Lead and deliver client presentations, including reporting and planning
Support agency development projects, including new business pitches, company trainings, team events, and recruiting
Coach and mentor internal team members and conduct annual performance reviews
Recommend team staffing to ensure account coverage and complementary skills
Support scope-of-work and budget conversations with clients in partnership with the VP

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in PR, communications, journalism or similar area
At least 6 years in-house or agency PR experience
Demonstrated ability to grow accounts and build client relationships
Demonstrated ability to drive meaningful media results
Strong presentation and verbal communication skills
Detail oriented and focus on setting and managing to a high bar
A creative mindset
Brilliant writing skills; writing samples required
Experience or demonstrated readiness to supervise junior staff
Self-starter work ethic and player-coach management style

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible, remote work
Unlimited PTO
Summer Fridays
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
401K Plan with Employer Match up to 4% after 1 year
Annual cash bonuses
Generous benefits