Senior Director, Technology

Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Director of Technology to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 12 years of experience in PR, with a significant portion of that in an agency setting. This role requires a seasoned leader with a proven track record in team management, crisis communication, and high-stakes public relations within the tech industry.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Leadership & Management:

  
  
  
  
  • Lead, supervise, and mentor a team of PR professionals, providing direct oversight and conducting annual performance reviews.
  
  
  • Make strategic budget and staffing decisions to ensure optimal team performance.
  
  
  • Identify skills gaps and implement training and development programs to enhance team capabilities.
  
  
  • Drive team culture and maintain high levels of engagement in an all-remote environment.
  
  
  
  


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  Strategic Communication:

  
  
  
  
  • Develop and execute comprehensive PR strategies for technology clients, with a focus on B2B industry sectors.
  
  
  • Provide expert guidance on crisis communication and manage high-pressure situations effectively.
  
  
  • Lead by example, rolling up your sleeves to work alongside your team on key projects.
  
  
  
  


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  Client Relations & Public Speaking:

  
  
  
  
  • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring their PR needs are met with excellence.
  
  
  • Deliver persuasive presentations and pitches to C-suite executives and stakeholders.
  
  
  • Coach and prepare executives for public speaking engagements and media interactions.
  
  
  
  


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  Media Relations & Pitching:

  
  
  
  
  • Leverage your understanding of the tech journalism landscape to secure top-tier press coverage.
  
  
  • Demonstrate exceptional AP writing skills in crafting compelling press releases, pitches, and other communications materials.
  
  
  • Oversee product launches and manage the associated PR activities.
  
  
  
  


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  Inclusive Communication & Reporting:

  
  
  
  
  • Ensure regular and inclusive communication within the team and with clients, providing updates on workflow and project progress.
  
  
  • Foster an environment of transparency and accountability through consistent reporting.
  
  
  
  

Qualifications:

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  Experience:

  
  
  
  
  • Minimum 12 years of experience in PR, with substantial time spent in an agency setting. Experience in internal PR for a tech company or startup is a plus.
  
  
  • At least 7 years in a leadership role involving budget and staffing decisions.
  
  
  
  


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  Skills:

  
  
  
  
  • Proven leadership experience in managing and supervising teams, conducting annual reviews, and identifying skills gaps.
  
  
  • Strong public speaking and presentation skills, with the ability to persuade and coach C-suite executives.
  
  
  • Expertise in crisis communication and strategic problem-solving.
  
  
  • Deep understanding of the tech journalism landscape and B2B industry sectors.
  
  
  • Exceptional inclusive communication skills, with the ability to manage workflow and project progress.
  
  
  • Strong AP writing skills and a track record of securing press coverage through effective pitching.
  
  
  • Experience with product launches and the associated PR activities.
  
  
  • Ability to coach and mentor writing skills, adhering to style, mechanics, and nuances of language.
  
  
  • Ability to manage up and be managed, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
  
  
  • Proven success in managing quick turn projects and deliverables, particularly with a large roster of clients.