We're looking for a seasoned communications leader who brings equal strength in team building, business development, strategic thinking, and operational execution. This role goes beyond day-to-day account management: you'll build and lead a high-performing team, shape the direction of our PR practice, and drive business growth. The ideal candidate comes with a track record of scaling teams, running efficient operations, and winning new business.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
1. Team Leadership & Development
- Build, lead, and grow a high-performing PR team, not just manage existing headcount.
- Define team structure, hiring goals, and capability-building priorities as the practice scales.
- Mentor and develop team members across all levels; establish clear performance expectations and growth paths.
- Foster a culture of accountability, creative ambition, and continuous learning.
- Actively coach on craft: media strategy, writing, client counsel, and presentation skills.
2.
Business Development & Pipeline Building
- Lead and contribute to current business efforts, from prospecting and proposal development to pitch delivery.
- Build and maintain a healthy pipeline; identify organic growth opportunities within existing client relationships.
- Spot whitespace opportunities across accounts and develop strategies to expand scope and value.
- Represent the agency's capabilities and positioning with credibility and conviction in client-facing settings.
- Partner with leadership to shape the agency's go-to-market narrative and sector positioning.
3. Strategy & Client Counsel
- Develop and execute integrated communications strategies across diverse sectors and audience segments.
- Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to senior clients and not just a day-to-day contact.
- Provide proactive counsel on issues, reputational risks, competitive landscape, and emerging trends.
- Translate business obj