Touchdown PR - a Ruder Finn company
Touchdown PR - a Ruder Finn company | Senior Account Supervisor
Touchdown PR - a Ruder Finn company, Austin, Texas, United States
Touchdown, a Ruder Finn company, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Account Supervisor for its growing and dynamic Austin office. In this role, you will play a key role in managing a diverse portfolio of B2B technology accounts in cybersecurity, cloud computing, SaaS, AI, and other technology services industry segments.
Responsibilities of this position include PR program strategy development and execution, client management, team leadership strategic media relations, content creation and editing, overall account and campaign management and assisting with new business development. The successful candidate excels in building and maintaining media and influencer relationships, maintains high standards in account management, and demonstrates a strong passion for their work.
Key Responsibilities Act as the main point of contact for clients and supervise the team's activities, including the review and editing of all client-related materials Develop and implement communications strategies that align with clients' objectives Build and maintain professional relationships with key media, including journalists, editors, analysts, and influencers Develop a wide range of written materials, such as press releases, byline articles, speeches, client correspondence, and reports Mentor and coach junior team members, ensuring project deadlines are met through effective project management and collaboration with cross-functional teams Regularly analyze campaign performance using metrics and KPIs to evaluate success and adjust strategies accordingly Participate in new business pitches, ensuring presentations are thoroughly researched, prepared, and polished Assist in tracking and managing budgets to support the executive and leadership teams in performing their responsibilities Monitor media regularly to understand industry topics, gain insights from media coverage, and identify potential newsjacking opportunities
Qualifications A minimum of 6+ years of PR agency experience with at least 3 years in the B2B technology industry Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing or Technology-related field preferable, or a related field Excellent writing, verbal and presentation skills with the ability to speak with high-level executives internally and externally Detail-oriented, organized and dedicated; proactive and enthusiastic with an ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines; a self-starter Display and encourage creativity and innovation in self and others Strong experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Benefits & More As a Senior Account Supervisor, you will receive a competitive base salary and bonus opportunity You will also be able to enroll in our Health, Dental, Vision, company paid Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, as well as 401k (match) plan. Monthly allowance for cell phone, office equipment, etc. Generous PTO policy with paid maternity/paternity leave Transit benefits Professional learning and development opportunities Workplace flexibility On-site and off-site social gatherings
Ruder Finn provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Ruder Finn will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Ruder Finn believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
Responsibilities of this position include PR program strategy development and execution, client management, team leadership strategic media relations, content creation and editing, overall account and campaign management and assisting with new business development. The successful candidate excels in building and maintaining media and influencer relationships, maintains high standards in account management, and demonstrates a strong passion for their work.
Key Responsibilities Act as the main point of contact for clients and supervise the team's activities, including the review and editing of all client-related materials Develop and implement communications strategies that align with clients' objectives Build and maintain professional relationships with key media, including journalists, editors, analysts, and influencers Develop a wide range of written materials, such as press releases, byline articles, speeches, client correspondence, and reports Mentor and coach junior team members, ensuring project deadlines are met through effective project management and collaboration with cross-functional teams Regularly analyze campaign performance using metrics and KPIs to evaluate success and adjust strategies accordingly Participate in new business pitches, ensuring presentations are thoroughly researched, prepared, and polished Assist in tracking and managing budgets to support the executive and leadership teams in performing their responsibilities Monitor media regularly to understand industry topics, gain insights from media coverage, and identify potential newsjacking opportunities
Qualifications A minimum of 6+ years of PR agency experience with at least 3 years in the B2B technology industry Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing or Technology-related field preferable, or a related field Excellent writing, verbal and presentation skills with the ability to speak with high-level executives internally and externally Detail-oriented, organized and dedicated; proactive and enthusiastic with an ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines; a self-starter Display and encourage creativity and innovation in self and others Strong experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Benefits & More As a Senior Account Supervisor, you will receive a competitive base salary and bonus opportunity You will also be able to enroll in our Health, Dental, Vision, company paid Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, as well as 401k (match) plan. Monthly allowance for cell phone, office equipment, etc. Generous PTO policy with paid maternity/paternity leave Transit benefits Professional learning and development opportunities Workplace flexibility On-site and off-site social gatherings
Ruder Finn provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Ruder Finn will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Ruder Finn believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.