Senior Account Director, Enterprise Tech PR

SourceCode Communications

. Serve as a trusted strategic lead across high-profile accounts .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesSenior💰 $145,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive agency communications experience with a strong focus on strategic account management, client relationship building, and team leadership. Proficient in developing PR strategies, managing budgets, and leveraging media relationships to drive business growth.

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Strategic Account ManagementCrisis CommunicationTeam LeadershipP&L ManagementMedia Relationship Development

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Hard Skills

Agency Communications ExperienceBudget ManagementProject ManagementTechnical FluencyCrisis Risk AssessmentRevenue ForecastingKPI OversightMedia Strategy DevelopmentClient Retention ManagementPerformance Management

Soft Skills

Client Relationship ManagementCoaching and MentoringNegotiation SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Emerging PR TechnologiesAlternative Communication Channels

Industry Keywords

Public RelationsMedia EngagementThought LeadershipAccount Health ManagementSan Francisco Bay Area

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a trusted strategic lead across high-profile accounts
Provide strategic direction and counsel to senior client executives
Develop long-term PR plans aligned with client business objectives
Navigate difficult conversations and provide client pushback when necessary
Conduct crisis risk assessments and draft proactive communications
Interview executives to build thought leadership platforms
Translate complex technical innovations into media-friendly narratives
Manage account health, revenue forecasting, and resource allocation
Optimize team utilization and minimize over/under-service
Oversee client contracts, KPIs, and monthly/annual scopes of work
Build long-term media and engagement strategies across media, analyst, and social landscapes
Maintain editorial quality control across the portfolio
Leverage relationships with Tier-1 national business and trade media
Identify expansion opportunities and drive organic business development
Maintain high client retention rates
Directly manage, coach, and inspire team members
Establish professional goals and deliver targeted training
Lead adoption of emerging PR technologies and alternative communication channels
Expand leadership footprints into global PR management

Requirements

What you’ll need

10 to 12+ years of agency communications experience
Senior Account Director or sufficiently experienced Account Director-level agency professional
Ability to independently own accounts from start to finish, including client relationships, strategy, and process
Experience scoping programs and managing a P&L
Understanding of budgets, resourcing, and team utilization
Team-level project management experience
Technical fluency and ability to translate complex technology into clear narratives
People leadership experience, including performance conversations and working with HR on PIPs
Based in the San Francisco Bay Area
Existing media relationships are nice to have

Benefits

Comp & perks

Robust benefits program
Unlimited vacation with PTO minimums
Unlimited sick leave
401k with company match
Monthly mental health stipend
2 ‘NOPE’ days/year
Quarterly wellness challenges
Profit-sharing program
Workplace flexibility
Professional learning and development
6-month paid parental leave
Transit benefits
Paid volunteer and professional development days
Primarily remote work flexibility from home
Regular opportunities to collaborate, brainstorm, and connect with the team in person at local co-working spaces