Forget timesheets, spray-and-pray media outreach and bland, programmatic PR work. SBS is unlike any PR agency you’ve ever heard of: We value intellectual curiosity, diversity of thought, strong counsel, and above all, big-win media results that drive meaningful business impact. The Brew Crew is a group of informed, curious and creative storytellers for established brands like American Express, Cloudflare, GitHub, Paradigm, and exciting startups in AI, aerospace, blockchain, future of work and so much more. Where other agencies enforce rigid hierarchies and dogmatic workflows, SBS empowers its early career employees to take charge of their professional path and become leaders on their teams.
Senior Account Manager Responsibilities
- Lead account programs, such as product launches, announcements, speaking/awards etc.
- Develop informed and targeted media plans and campaigns
- Drive media results through outreach and creative story ideation
- Support in managing internal account teams and mentor junior staff
- Produce written content
- Develop and (in some cases) deliver client presentations - reporting, planning, etc.
Senior Account Manager Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in PR, communications, journalism or similar area
- At least 4 years client or agency PR/communications experience
- Demonstrated ability to build client relationships
- Demonstrated ability to drive meaningful media results
- Strong presentation and verbal communication skills
- Detail oriented and focus on setting and managing to a high bar
- A creative mindset
- Brilliant writing skills (we’ll want to see samples)
- Experience or demonstrated readiness to supervise more junior staff
- Self-starter work ethic
- Must be based in the United States
We understand that a job description may not capture all of the skills and experiences that can contribute to success in this role. If you have a passion for media strategy and external storytelling, we want to hear from you, regardless of whether you fit neatly into all of the criteria listed above.
Benefits & Perks
SBS offers benefits that reflect the values of our team, stay true to our culture and put our people first. Here are just a few of the ways we show our appreciation:
- Flexible, remote work
- An annual in-person offsite
- Unlimited PTO
- Summer Fridays and mental health days
- Fringe Benefits - monthly points for lifestyle services of your choice, from UberEats to Airbnb & Netflix
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401K Plan with Employer Match up to 4%
- Generous monthly donations to charities and non-profit organizations that are personally meaningful and selected by members of the Brew Crew
At SBS Comms, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their race, color, gender expression, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is essential for success and creativity, and we strive to create an environment where we elevate the voices that reflect the world we live in.
Compensation decisions are determined using a variety of factors such as skill set, experience, and education or certifications. If we extend an offer for employment, we will consider all individual qualifications. Salary ranges for this position are between $90,000 and $100,000 annually. Strange Brew Strategies also offers additional compensation programs such as annual cash bonuses and generous benefits.
What We Do
SBS Comms (formerly “Strange Brew Strategies”) is a boutique communications agency helping companies like American Express, Cloudflare, Flexport, Github and more break through the changing media landscape with ease. We take a modern approach to communications, dropping the baggage of outdated strategies, methodologies and processes in favor of progress and results. As strategists, we’re known for our honest counsel, sense of humor, creative and forward-thinking approach, and above all, our ability to secure impactful stories.
In 2023, we launched OnBoard - streamlined communications support for startups so that early stage founders don’t have to compromise quality comms for cost.
We believe an agency is only as good as their most recent wins. See ours here: https://www.instagram.com/sbscomms
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