Careers

Engage PR has an excellent reputation in the enterprise and carrier technology space. We are committed to carrying out expert strategic and tactical PR plans for our clients, as well as providing our employees continuous challenge in a quality-oriented environment. If you share our high standards, please submit your resume and cover letter to . For any of our PR account positions, also include two writing samples via email attachment.

OPEN POSITION: Account Manager

Job description:

Engage PR is looking for an organized and energetic team member to act as an Account Manager (AM) to join their Alameda-based team! Engage PR is a premier public relations agency whose creativity, experience and passion build mindshare for technology companies at all stages of growth. We have a strong track record, which is demonstrated by the fact that a majority of our business comes from serial customers who trust us to help them succeed again and again.

Engage PR also has a team-oriented culture, giving its members the ability play an active role in every aspect of account teams and agency life. Within the culture, Engage PR takes pride in its training program, allowing team members to shine in areas where they are passionate and quickly develop the skills to move on to the next level.

Key skills for Account Manager candidate include the ability to:

• Serve as a primary client contact with the proven ability to manage and drive multiple client account programs and teams delivering strategic value
• Plan, develop and advise clients on integrated and measurable PR and social media programs
• Advise clients on positioning and messaging
• Demonstrate success with social media techniques
• Multitask across multiple client accounts and projects under deadline
• Ensure that key milestones and projects are on track, within prescribed timelines and on budget
• Develop and nurture media and analyst relationships with trade and business media
• Display exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Quickly grasp new technologies and account duties
• Directly manage day to day team activities on 3-4 accounts
• Supervise and mentor mid-to entry level team members
• Work with Account Director or Principal to manage client budgets and staffing

Requirements for the Account Manager position:

• A bachelor's degree or relevant experience
• 5-7 years of experience in PR agencies or corporate communications (At least one year of agency experience is a plus)
• Experience and knowledge of tech PR
• Strong, established business and trade press and analyst relationships
• Team-oriented attitude and willingness to pitch in wherever needed
• Desire to keep learning and advance within the agency
• Creativity and integrity
• Experience managing and mentoring team members

If you are interested in other positions, please be aware that we welcome resumes from experienced and talented people for all of our positions, in the event that additional staffing is warranted.

If you would like us to consider your resume, send it to