Account Director (Part-Time)

Direct message the job poster from R.J. Walker & Co.Strategic Communications Consulting for Tech, Fintech, and Financial Services FirmsR.J. Walker & Co. is seeking an Account Director to help manage our quickly growing tech, fintech, and financial services practice! The ideal candidate will be a strong #2 for the founder, have 5-8 years of public relations experience, and will be expected to lead client engagements independently. This is an opportunity to take a leadership (and ownership) position in a boutique firm, and play a crucial role in our growth.Why join us? You'll have the opportunity to grow a business while taking on the traditional public relations model. We've laid the groundwork, taken on an impressive and quickly-expanding client list, and created a proof of concept that works. We generate results for clients, provide excellent counsel, and do so in a laid-back environment.What does this mean and what is it like to work here? We are introducing a fresh vision in the work that we do. We only focus on the activities that drive sales for clients, are transparent with pricing, and work with companies who are doing really interesting things. We are relentlessly focused on what matters to clients, and as a result, our clients are our biggest advocates.What will the position entail? 70% of your time will be allocated to managing client meetings, conducting traditional media relations outreach, counseling clients on communications and content marketing strategy, coordinating and staffing media interviews, drafting social media posts, compiling monthly reports, identifying new business opportunities, and creating thought leadership content. The remaining 30% will be supporting our growth and marketing efforts as a firm.This position will begin as part-time but has the expectation to convert to full-time as the agency grows (ideally within six months). This is a remote position and we prioritize flexibility in work schedules, however, the ideal candidate will be in the greater New York area and available to work together in person at least 1-2 times per month (in a shared office space).Compensation can be competitive, there is opportunity to take on equity, and we offer commissions for new business.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typePart-timeJob functionSales and Business DevelopmentPublic Relations and Communications Services#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-02-13