Senior Account Manager, B2B Tech PR

Senior Account Manager

Location: San Jose, CA | Portland, OR | Boston, MA | Hybrid

Greatness Begins with a Single Step in the Right Direction.

You're a natural leader. Being in the thick of the action and making a difference are exhilarating for you. You relish the opportunity to advise clients and solve difficult business problems with marketing and communications solutions, while working in collaboration with some very smart and experienced teammates.

The Hoffman Agency is an international public relations and integrated marketing communications company that crafts stories to build brands.

We are seeking an intelligent, ambitious Senior Account Manager with a passion for storytelling, learning and a commitment to excellence. Must have a sense of humor and appetite for working in a positive team environment.

If you like where the story is leading, read on.

The Plot Thickens: Job Description

• Media relations: Drive strategy for media pitching, maintain a network of media contacts, deliver signature stories, host media briefings, and provide counsel to spokespersons
• Integrated communications: Oversee strategy and execution for integrated communications that cover traditional PR, digital and social
• Content creation: Ensure consistent tone and accuracy of content, review key content pieces (such as press releases Q&A documents, bylines), and drive development of key messages and PR plans for clients
• Reporting: Oversee and review all reporting efforts, track results against annual goals, and drive client satisfaction
• Client relations: Serve as point person and trusted partner with clients, providing counsel and setting expectations for program execution; maintain proactive attitude, responsibility and perspective that continually advances the quality of work
• Account leadership: Oversee day-to-day account activities with speed and accuracy, track account budget and service levels, and provide input on staffing hours
• New business: Contribute to RFPs and pitch decks, and participate in new business presentations
• Mentorship/training: Serve as a direct manager to junior staff, and provide constructive feedback to help staff grow and advance in their careers at Hoffman

Attributes of the Protagonist (That's You)

• Creative
• Critical thinker
• Leader
• Team player
• Accountable
• Entrepreneurial nature and attitude
• Passionate about public relations and writing
• Passionate about technology/social media
• Excited to continually learn new things
• Curious
• Initiative
• SENSE OF HUMOR

The Hero's Background: Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, PR/Advertising, Communications, Journalism or other Liberal Arts field
• At least 6 years of public relations experience (agency experience is preferred)
• Experience in leading communications projects from strategy to execution
• Experience in driving multiple B2B tech accounts
• Experience managing multiple teams and direct reports
• Experience working with and counseling executives on communications initiatives
• An entrepreneurial nature, passion and can-do attitude
• Experience in and a passion for digital and social media communications a plus
• An enterprising and curious mindset

Come join us and be on the cutting edge of communications. We value diverse thinking, and we regularly push the boundaries of PR.

A competitive salary, benefits package and career advancement opportunities will be offered to the successful candidate. We also offer our staff generous PTO, four-week sabbatical after four years, and a flexible work culture.

The U.S. salary range ($85,000-$120,000) for this position will be determined by factors such as work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter will be able to share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.

About Us

We're an integrated communications consultancy that specializes in solving hard problems — the tougher, the better — for tech companies. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, we've established a global infrastructure tuned for the tech industry. Toward this end, we operate offices in Boston, Beijing, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, London, Munich, Paris, Portland, San Jose, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Shenzhen, Taipei and Tokyo.

We're a company that values diversity and inclusion. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all individuals irrespective of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability status, veteran status or any other characteristic.