Public Relations Manager

PR Account Manager (Financial, Fintech and Blockchain clients)

Our ideal candidate is a news and digital marketing junkie, who loves the thrill of pitching top-tier business media, writing a timely blog post and managing client PR & marketing campaigns. Pitching the Wall Street Journal or TechCrunch? No problem. Searching and networking for the next great speaking opportunity for a client? Of course! You live to see your clients featured in the spotlight. KCD PR is hiring a full-time PR Account Manager for a virtual role (with some travel to San Diego!) with our growing (and Forbes ranked) communications agency specializing in the financial, fintech and emerging technology industries (blockchain, Web3, cybersecurity). This position works directly on a small, collaborative team on public relations, digital marketing and social media campaigns for our diverse roster of clients across the nation in emerging categories like fintech, AI, SaaS, cybersecurity and blockchain. This position promises to offer an exciting, fast-paced work environment, access to clients and the opportunity to grow within the firm. If you enjoy rubbing elbows and supporting some of the brightest names in financial and technology with brand-building public relations and marketing campaigns, we want to hear from you. We have a caring and rewarding culture and a fun work environment – we work as hard as we play! 

What You Will Be Doing at KCD PR:

• Key contact for clients, supporting daily communications for 4-5 key client accounts, managing and educating clients and keep them jazzed with awesome service
• Leading by example – executing multi-channel fintech, financial, cybersecurity and blockchain communications campaigns and achieving top-tier and industry media coverage in new media (streaming, podcasts, etc.) and traditional outlets (print, online and broadcast)
• Partnering with other KCD PR team members on content creation and support of collateral materials and client events
• Key role on agency marketing initiatives – creating company newsletter, blog content and digital PR and marketing campaigns
• Creating press releases, fact sheets and various other press materials
• Strategizing on public relations and marketing goals and objectives
• Pitching/conversing with national business and technology media on behalf of KCD PR clients
• Utilizing social media platforms to promote client news/events updating/creating pages for clients, web content revisions for client web sites

Does This Sound Like You?

(*Must meet all criteria*) Candidates with previous experience working in related roles in the financial services and technology industry will be given priority. No recent graduates will be considered.

• At least 5+ Years previous PR or marketing agency experience (with technology and/or financial services clients)
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field (Communications, Marketing, Finance, Business or related field)
• You have proven skills of integrating and leveraging social media programs, print and broadcast media to heighten client exposure and visibility
• You have a strong knowledge of the financial and technology markets and know the trends, opportunities and challenges that face many of the agency’s clients
• You’re a communication guru and have a strong portfolio of writing (creative and strategic) and possess a healthy network of media contacts that have helped garner impressive results
• Experience managing multiple client accounts and collaborating with a team of internal resources
• Superior, proven written and oral communication skills and an obsession with detail-oriented results
• Ability to speak with clients, participate on conference calls and maintain high level of professionalism and maintain confidentiality of client information

Compensation:

Competitive salary based on commensurate experience, bonus program for smart goal performance, 100% employer covered health/dental/vision plan coverage, 401 (k) retirement plan with full company match and annual company profit sharing contributions, generous PTO plus paid company recharge break from Christmas Day through New Year’s Day, home office stipend, annual professional development stipend, crypto investment matching program, travel to warm locations for conferences (3-4 events a year ) and attend our annual IN PERSON agency retreat in San Diego!

How to Apply:

Apply here and send your CV and tell us why you’re a great fit with KCD PR to [email protected]. No calls please.

KCD PR Inc.