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Job title: Public Relations Director Company: Smithbucklin Job description: Category: Tech Image Location: Chicago, Illinois is seeking a progressive and seasoned PR professional with extensive PR agency experience, and is a media relations power-producer. Tech Image, a Smithbucklin company, is a public relations and digital marketing agency with almost 30 years of history, and is currently updating its brand, positioning and team. We are on the-grow. If you are a motivated and energetic PR pro with the desire to support great clients and be part of building an agency where your vision is built in, then Tech Image needs you. This position is all about you being an amazing PR pro with the know how to develop and implement innovative media relations, content development and commanding SME interaction. The end goal is to secure positive sustainable earned coverage for our clients. The Tech Image culture is one with tons of healthy diversity, where growth and opportunity are readily available. Advancement and driving change are there for those who want it. You need to be a strong and motivated self-starter, can work independently, lead and support a team, engage with our clients and be part of building a strong and growing agency. What You Will Do • support the agencys public relations clients and team; • help increase each clients performance metrics and KPIs; • drive strategy and plan development with your colleagues; • produce sustainable earned coverage through outbound media relations; • seek out ways to take client programs to the next level; • Leverage engage with all agency technologies and PR industry tools provided; • develop pitches, messaging architecture, media lists, compelling content for assigned clients; • collaborate with the agencys digital marketing services team; • provide pre-arranged media briefings and onsite support for client tradeshows; • be part of improving team performance; • contribute to building a refreshed brand; • be part of all new business development efforts; • foster an open and inclusive open culture, where diversity, innovation, and ideas thrive; • help support the training of new hires and support an environment designed to be highly supportive; • support all agency goals, target industries, SOPs and methodologies; • Have fun while creating success. We have a strong bench of great clients, and are on a trajectory to position the agency in high-growth industries so we can attract amazing new clients. We will be growing our brand for high appeal with B2B and B2C clients in the technology, cyber, AI, crypto, blockchain, construction, biotech/life sciences, Fintech, energy and emerging tech-focused sectors. We want to build a brand that is the PR and digital marketing services agency of choice, for early stage to mid-cap companies looking to elevate their competitive advantage, lead gen, brand strength and revenue. Our office is located in downtown Chicago. We work together as a team in-office one to two days a week, with the balance of the week as remote. Flex scheduling can be arranged, based on your needs. If you are not in the Chicagoland area, this position can be virtual. We are looking for the best and brightest across the US. You will find an open, supportive and forward-thinking work environment, with competitive compensation and benefits, a progressive culture and an excellent work/life balance. This position reports directly to the agency president. Qualifications • 7+ years of experience in a PR agency with national and international accounts • Preferably experienced with our core target industries of tech, biotech, fintech, cloud-based apps • Some account leadership and a strong track record helping drive a functional team • A solid grasp of current PR methodologies and integration with digital marketing • Amazing media relations and earned coverage track record • Ability to produce and measure PR strategies, plans and tactical implementation • Great PR writing and editing skills • Ability to delegate responsibilities and manage deliverables • Ability to take direction from colleagues and keep commitments • Desire to excel in a fast-paced environment with constant deadlines and multitasking expectations Tech Image Advantages Working at Tech Image you will be able to enjoy the best parts of a boutique agency without the burdens of day-to-day operational survival that can be stressful and impede your success. Being owned by Smithbucklin, there are countless opportunities to develop transferrable skills, acquire meaningful knowledge and gain rich experiences at an accelerated pace. You will work collaboratively with smart, ambitious, and multi-talented colleagues. As a 100 percent employee-owned company, regardless of position or compensation, you will have an opportunity to reap the benefits of ownership through our ESOP program (employee stock options). As owners, our employees control the destiny of the organization and are unified in the goal of building an enduring company. Equal Employment Opportunity At Smithbucklin, Equal Employment Opportunity is our commitment and goal. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other protected status designated by federal, state or local law. Applicants are encouraged to confidentially self-identify when applying. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a reference and background investigation based on position. PI189348159 Expected salary: Location: Chicago, IL Apply for the job now! [ad_2]