Account Director

The Role

KITE HILL PR is currently seeking an Account Director to join our growing team. Are you looking for a position where you’ll be instrumental in fueling the  agency’s client and team expansion? Do you have a passion for mentoring team members and driving the highest level of service across all clients and accounts? If so, we’d love to hear from you! The ideal candidate should have recent PR agency experience, including leading and executing communications campaigns.

We’re an agile, B2B tech PR firm with a focus on the adtech, media, entertainment, climate tech and emerging tech industries. We’re looking for someone who is proactive and loves working in an entrepreneurial environment, taking on exciting challenges and learning new skills. We're not your typical agency. 

Why Kite Hill?

We believe that best-in-class client service is achievable without the pressure-cooker environment and long working hours so often associated with our industry. Tired teams deliver tired thinking. Our mission is to nurture happier, motivated teams capable of delivering brighter, more inspired creative content and more considered, incisive and strategic consultancy. Most importantly of all, we’re not satisfied with standing still. A brilliant client campaign is not the end goal. Ongoing brilliance is what we strive for. With ever-evolving clients’ industries, the pursuit of continuous improvement and innovation must be ingrained in everything we do. Our thirst for excellence and growth is infectious, and, as a team, we know when we work together toward fulfilling our mission, we are unstoppable.

Position Summary: 

  • Identify and research potential clients. Lead and/or serve as a key participant in new business initiatives to shape the agency’s pitch and approach

  • Develop and maintain client relationships 

  • Lead account teams; provide thought leadership and strategic media relations counsel grounded in deep knowledge of clients’ businesses and our agency’s key practice areas

  • Lead and direct all program efforts to ensure client satisfaction; bring a value-added approach to all issues and projects

  • Drive and execute integrated communications campaigns (PESO model) with an earned-first approach driven largely by media relations 

  • Identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships 

  • Develop client strategy, media materials, client messaging and thought leadership programs

  • Manage and mentor a growing team of smart, enthusiastic PR professionals while establishing best practices and providing structure

  • Partner directly with the CEO and founder of Kite Hill PR to ensure that client engagements are delivered on time and on budget

In addition to client program oversight and execution, agency growth and new business development responsibilities include:

  • Strategy Development: Collaborate with the executive team to define and implement a cohesive business development strategy that aligns with Kite Hill PR’s overall growth objectives, capabilities, and industries they service

  • New Client Identification: Proactively identify new business leads (clients, brands, industries) and market segments and own the process of engaging with and closing prospects

  • Proposal Development: Vet RFIs and RFPs and, if deemed appropriate, work with team members to lead the development of compelling proposals and pitches tailored to the client's specific requirements

  • Staffing: Work closely with the senior leadership team to finalize staffing of new clients and ensure a successful handover to the client team

  • Networking and Industry Engagement: Sell the value of the firm with confidence and conviction during introductory calls and pitches. Increase visibility and foster new business relationships. Remain current on trends within the firm's industries of focus

Qualifications: 

  • B.A./B.S. in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or related field or study

  • 8+ years of public relations/communications experience in a PR agency environment

  • 2+ years adtech and/or media & entertainment experience

  • 2+ years of relevant sales experience, ideally in a public relations

  • agency setting

  • Experience in shaping the business development processes, directing new business strategies and developing sharp, tailored proposals

  • Ability to effectively communicate with clients and high-level executives, both verbally and in writing

  • Proven track record of closing new business

  • Self-motivated individual who is responsive and able to be productive and results driven in a work from home environment

  • Proactive and creative thinker

  • Extremely organized and detail oriented

  • Must have excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills

  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, budget management and business skills

  • Positive attitude and deadline-oriented

Benefits:

  • Flexible vacation time

  • Work from Anywhere

  • Summer Fridays

  • Competitive salary + healthcare package

  • Annual bonus & 401K package

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, KITE HILL PR does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, creed, color, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, national origin or ancestry.

If you feel you meet these qualifications, please submit a cover letter and resume via email to jobs@kitehillpr.com.