The Manager serves as a program and project-level day-to-day lead on up to four accounts.

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Works with client and team to consistently implement communications strategies and integrated campaigns that drive results.
• Maintains excellent media relationships and develops and pitches compelling story angles.
• Hones their client service skills and planning expertise, working closely with strategic account leads.
• Produces client-ready materials, thoughtful analysis, and data-driven measurement reports.
• Practices INK's motto of "be there before," staying ahead of industry and media trends, anticipating client needs and opportunities, and sharing their insights generously with their teams and clients.
• Embodies INK values and culture.
• Commits to employee development, mentoring associate-level INKers through day-to-day coaching and regular check-ins.
• May support the client services (CS) and media relations teams and reports to, advises, and is coached by INK's Director and/or VP level executives.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills and Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-time communications experience, agency setting preferred
• Experience in B2B, tech, and/or renewable energy, preferred
• Experience with client relations
• Excellent writing skills, clear communicator
• Strong pitching skills and media relationships
• Ability to organize and manage multiple client responsibilities
• Ability to learn and understand client industries and complex, technical topics
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team setting

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment from our Austin or Denver offices
• Flexible PTO with guidelines, generous holiday schedule, and early close Fridays at 2 pm in your time zone
• Top-notch paid medical (INK pays 75%), dental, vision and life insurance which start the first of the month after hire date
• A 401(k) retirement plan with 3% matching
• Twelve weeks paid parental leave
• Quarterly wellness stipend of $150
• Paid mobile phone service
• Quarterly volunteer days
• Bonus programs: new business, hiring referrals, annual tenure bonus
• Peer-to-peer rewards program
• Award-winning culture and supportive team environment that lives up to our mission of good work with good people makes for a good life

This job is available in Austin or Denver (and surrounding cities).