Job Posting for Account Manager - East Coast Only

‍Company: Bateman Agency Inc.

Position: Account Manager - East Coast

Salary range: $115K-$140K

Years of experience: 5-7

Location: NYC or Boston (remote)‍

‍About the job

About Us:‍

With physical headquarters in San Francisco, Bateman Agency Inc. was founded in August 2020 to fill a need in the marketplace for a different kind of agency – one rooted in empathy with financial and salary transparency as part of the DNA from Day One. Bateman Agency has scaled quickly and was named the Fastest Growing Private Company in the San Francisco Bay Area by the San Francisco Business Times in October 2023. Bateman Agency is unique because we provide clients with the sophisticated, full-service offering of the much-larger, more established agencies, but with the customized service levels and passion for your business of an up-and-coming boutique.‍

Position Overview:‍

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Account Manager based on the East Coast to lead client campaigns, manage media relations, serve as day-to-day client service manager, and drive strategic communications initiatives for our East Coast clients. The ideal candidate will understand the technology market landscape, have a knack for building relationships, and a proven track record fostering teamwork to deliver high-impact PR results. Some expertise in our current tech practice areas preferred, e.g., AI, Cybersecurity, DevSecOps, DevOps, FinTech, Future of Work, Marketing Tech and Enterprise/SaaS.‍

Key responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for multiple clients, managing day-to-day communications and ensuring PR goals are met.
• Lead media outreach, build relationships with journalists, and secure media placements in top-tier outlets.
• Coordinate the creation of press materials, including press releases, bylined articles, case studies and pitches.
• Manage internal teams to deliver integrated communications strategies and deliverables to clients.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and client deliverables with attention to detail.
• Mentor and guide junior staff on client accounts and PR best practices.
• Drive client calls, team planning sessions, end-of-month reporting and invoicing
• Create, edit and manage content development
• Conceptualize inventive influencer strategies and drive influencer engagement
• Serve as a key contributor in new business
• Cultivate the agency’s sphere of influence with agency peers, VCs, etc.
• Manage 1-2 direct reports as well as mentor Associates and Senior Associates
  

Qualifications include:

• 5-7 years of public relations experience, ideally in the technology sector. Prior agency experience preferred.
• Proven success in securing media coverage and building relationships with journalists in relevant industries.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a knack for storytelling.
• Ability to manage multiple clients and projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with digital PR tools and analytics platforms.
• A team player with a collaborative spirit and leadership qualities.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
  

‍Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:‍

Bateman Agency Inc. is a proudly LGBTQIA-owned company and committed to addressing gender imbalance, battle ageism and increasing representation of people of color, size and LGBTQIA identity, especially in senior executive roles, when hiring.‍

Compensation:‍

Expected salary range depending upon experience could be: $115,000-$140,000 not including annual profit sharing bonus when applicable.

Bateman offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support health, well-being, and work-life balance. We proudly offer 100% company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance, ensuring our employees and their families have access to top-notch healthcare. In addition, we provide short-term disability and basic life and accidental death & dismemberment (ADD) insurance for peace of mind. We also offer a retirement program designed to help employees achieve long-term financial goals. 

We value the importance of rest; that’s why we offer a generous vacation program, starting at three weeks per year and increasing with tenure. Plus, employees are awarded several paid holidays throughout the year, including a week-long winter break and their birthday off.

We pride ourselves on creating a workplace that prioritizes employee well-being and growth!

Please send resumes with a short cover email to jobs@batemanagency.com