The Director is responsible for taking ownership of accounts and implements strategic, integrated communications programs that create impact.
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Drives the planning and day-to-day management of effective programs for multiple clients.
- Works with other communications team leads, research, content, digital, and design on integrated program strategies.
- Works with 4-6 clients, depending on complexity and size.
- Leads and grows client relationships and mines opportunities across accounts.
- Practices INK's Be There Before® methodology, resulting in a proactive mindset and use of INK-designed systems across three key pillars: partnership, integrated communications, and analysis.
- Embodies INK values and culture.
- Commits to employee development through day-to-day coaching, regular check-ins, and performance reviews.
- Maintains a revenue-under-management of $1M and participates in business development to reach INK company-wide targets.
- Supports the client services (CS) and growth leadership (GLT) teams and reports to, advises, and is coached by INK's VP level executives.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Skills and Qualifications
- 9+ years of full-time communications experience, agency setting preferred
- Experience in B2B tech and/or renewable energy
- Strong client relations skills and intuition
- Excellent writing skills, clear communicator
- Strong pitching skills and media relationships
- Ability to organize and manage multiple client responsibilities
- Experienced in developing talent and acting as an approachable coach and mentor
- Ability to learn and understand client industries and complex, technical topics
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team setting
- Ability to problem-solve, apply sound judgement, and delegate within team environment
Benefits
- Hybrid work environment from our Austin or Denver offices
- Flexible PTO with guidelines, generous holiday schedule, and early close Fridays at 2 pm in your time zone
- Top-notch paid medical (INK pays 75%), dental, vision and life insurance which start the first of the month after hire date
- A 401(k) retirement plan with 3% matching
- Twelve weeks paid parental leave
- Quarterly wellness stipend of $150
- Paid mobile phone service
- Quarterly volunteer days
- Bonus programs: new business, hiring referrals, annual tenure bonus
- Peer-to-peer rewards program
- Award-winning culture and supportive team environment that lives up to our mission of good work with good people makes for a good life
This job is available in Austin or Denver (and surrounding cities).