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Walker Sands is looking for a strategic, results-driven public relations director to join our growing strategic communications team in Seattle. As a PR Director, you will develop compelling narratives and smart strategies for some of the most exciting B2B brands in cybersecurity, AI, IT and more — building awareness and credibility, and driving reputation across a growing mix of earned and shared channels.
Job Responsibility:
Lead high-value PR programs with a focus on shaping stories, developing communications strategies, and overseeing execution across earned media, social media, analyst and influencer relations
Act as a trusted advisor and thought partner to senior-level client contacts
Demonstrate a strong understanding of your clients’ industries, businesses and audiences. Develop deep subject matter expertise and ensure programs align to clients’ marketing and business objectives
Set KPIs for client programs, with a focus on generating results that meet clients’ goals, and bringing a sophisticated understanding of various metrics that clearly demonstrate the impact of communications programs
Manage a team of PR Managers and Media Relations Specialists, fostering a culture of lifelong learning, curiosity and collaboration
Take an agency-first mindset to support business growth, including proposal development and presentation for new PR business, and collaborating with cross-functional agency services leaders to grow existing accounts
Advance Walker Sands’ innovative approach to PR and communications by keeping a pulse on the evolving media landscape and embracing technology like AI to bolster creativity
Requirements:
6-7 years of experience leading client accounts in a PR agency, or in-house equivalent, with some level of exposure to aspects of digital marketing
Experience leading PR programs for the B2B and/or technology spaces, with expertise in cybersecurity and/or AI preferred
Experience developing client strategies that blend earned placements with shared/paid amplification and branded content
Demonstrated success leading a PR campaign amplified by other channels
Understanding of shifts in media consumption and experience proactively identifying opportunities across digital publishers, podcasts, newsletters, and social platforms
Experience using AI to enhance media targeting and insights, media list building, sentiment analysis, content generation
Experience directly managing junior team members with a specific focus on client work, professional development and prioritization/time management
Successful track-record of building trusting relationships with executive-level and C-level client contacts
Curiosity and commitment to evolving your work with new tools and technologies, including generative AI and measurement platforms
Experience supporting the new business process, including proposal development
Ability to plan and manage team resources, with a demonstrated track record of running programs profitably and successfully
Nice to have:
Curiosity and a challenger mindset
Industry obsession with latest trends in tech, AI and cybersecurity
Leadership rooted in trust, growth and collaboration
What we offer:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus mental health resources, pet insurance, fertility benefits, and more
Employer-matched 401(k) and access to financial planning services
Flexible PTO
Includes 8 paid holidays, half-day summer Fridays, and a week off between Christmas and New Year
Mix of in-office and remote work, with tools to stay connected across teams
Celebrate five years with a two-week sabbatical and a $2,000 gift
Generous paid leave for new parents and caregivers, plus policies for pregnancy loss, adoption challenges, and more
Clear career paths, mentorship programs, and learning events to help you grow professionally