The Role
Are you looking for a dynamic PR agency where you’re mentored for growth? Would you like to work with passionate professionals with creative minds, building campaigns for some of the most talked-about new brands, as well as established market leaders? If so, Moxie Communications Group is the place for you.
Moxie is hiring a Director to lead several account teams in the development and execution of PR strategies. Successful candidates will have 8+ years of public relations experience with enterprise B2B tech clients in an agency environment, with 4+ of those years in a team management capacity.
This position is open to candidates based in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, or California. Moxie operates as a remote-first team with offices in New York City (SoHo, Manhattan) and Los Angeles (Culver City) available to those who want them. While this is a remote position, we expect this person to come into the office once a week from time to time, especially during onboarding, team intensive strategy sessions, or key client pitches.
Responsibilities
Oversee PR and thought leadership strategy development, from messaging to media outreach, for 5+ clients simultaneously
Lead and manage teams of 4 - 7 people from both tactical and developmental standpoints, driving the day-to-day execution of work against client goals
Confidently build client relationships and provide persuasive, strategic counsel; lead client calls
Develop bold, big picture story ideas with teams, while inspiring idea generation
Maintain and leverage key media relationships, owning specific outlets and contacts
Manage client crisis recommendations, messaging and communications, anticipating and averting potential crises
Media train clients and staff high-level journalist interviews
Review documents, including messaging, strategies, press releases, and other materials, and provide actionable feedback
Serve as a company leader in both team and agency growth, exhibiting excellent judgment and professionalism while managing and mentoring direct reports
Lead new business calls and pitches
Qualifications
8+ years of public relations experience in an agency environment with a diverse set of clients across enterprise B2B tech, including 4+ years of managing multiple teams and clients simultaneously
Demonstrated success in securing media coverage across business, consumer, tech, and/or trade press, and a strong network of active media relationships across traditional and new media (Substack, podcasts, YouTube, etc.)
Proven record of translating client goals into actionable, strategic plans with clear success metrics
Proactive, persistent, detail-oriented, and solutions-driven, with the ability to stay organized and adapt quickly in a fast-paced media landscape to deliver on client KPIs
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor sharp messaging for various media verticals, audiences and contexts
A collaborative mindset, passion for continuous learning, and genuine interest in mentorship of junior team members
Experience leading thought leadership (conferences, awards, contributed content / op-eds), affiliate marketing, and/or influencer programs is a plus
Why You’ll Love Us
Medical, dental, and vision plans with national provider networks, starting the first of the month following your start date
401(k) Retirement Plan - A range of investment options with employer match and potential profit-sharing contributions after one year of service
Generous Paid Time Off includes vacation, sick days, personal days, company holidays, your birthday off, and a company-wide December break
Summer Fridays every Friday between Memorial Day and Labor Day, with abbreviated Friday hours throughout the year
4 weeks Paid Sabbatical Leave after 5 years of employment to recharge and reset
Fully paid leave for all parents, inclusive of birth and adoption
Discretionary year-end bonuses and incentives for referrals and new business
Access to internal training programs and support for continued learning and growth
Compensation
The expected salary range for this role is $100,00-$125,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications, in addition to bonus and commission opportunity.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer.
Moxie Communications
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