The Opportunity

We9re looking for a proactive, curious, and impact-driven Director to lead day-to-day client programs and support growth within our Enterprise Technology Group accounts. You9ll play a hands-on role in delivering excellence for your clients while mentoring a high-performing team

One Team, All In

As a benefit corporation, we9re committed to making a positive difference through our work, culture, and community investments.

• We give back 2% of profits, 2% of our time, and 2% of partner equity to support causes in our local communities, and have invested more than $2 million through grants, donations, and pro bono services.
• Through our cross-industry fellowship and sponsorship initiative, Foster the Future, we9re creating pathways for the next generation of communications leaders.
• Diversity, belonging, and equity are woven into our business and culture. We continue to advance our policies and practices to foster a more progressive organization and industry.

Move with Purpose:

In this role, moving with purpose means acting as a strategic anchor for our clients while driving the growth and development of our internal teams. Day-to-day you will:

• Oversee a portfolio of Enterprise Tech clients; leading end-to-end execution of PR campaigns and programs, teams and stakeholders.
• Be a trusted strategic partner to your clients and a motivating team leader to your account teams.
• Synthesize complex technical concepts into compelling narratives and storylines that resonate with business, trade media, and new media alike.
• Draft strategic deliverables, including campaign plans, media pitches, speaking and award submissions.
• Engage with traditional and non-traditional media to drive awareness and secure coverage for clients.
• Seek out creative ways to connect the dots between news cycles and client opportunities.
• Serve as a key contributor in new business, including ideating and conceptualizing narratives, strategies and storylines, in partnership with senior leaders, and overseeing junior team members on building out content.
• Cultivate the agency9s sphere of influence with agency peers, VCs, etc.
• Manage 1-2 direct reports.

93F Go Deeper:

Going deeper means immersing yourself in your clients9 industries to become a subject matter expert in the technologies and trends shaping the future of enterprise. Qualifications include:

• A minimum of 7-10 years of communications or PR agency experience, preferably with technology companies or related industries
• Demonstrated experience developing, directing and executing strategic communications programs that blend PR, content marketing, social media and data
• Experience helping disruptive technology companies develop compelling messaging, storylines and thought leadership platforms
• Established relationships with top-tier trade media and bloggers, vertical market media and national and local business media
• Experience running integrated PR programs, including paid content
• Experience working with household names and emerging/disruptor brands in B2B technology, including data infrastructure and cloud, AI, cybersecurity, business process optimization, SaaS and other key elements of the modern business technology stack.

Great Minds Don9t Think Alike:

We believe that breakthrough ideas happen when people feel supported, challenged, and valued for the distinct perspective and expertise they bring to the table

• We9ve built an award-winning culture of curiosity and experimentation. Mission North is a Fast Company Most Innovative Company, ranking #3 in its inaugural PR and Brand Strategies category.
• We foster a culture of lifelong learning and personal growth, supporting employees in their professional development.
• Recognition for hard work is at the heart of our culture, with opportunities for advancement and rewards.
• We invest in our people, offering a competitive compensation package, profit sharing, 401K matching program, professional development stipend, and comprehensive benefits.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We9re committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. That9s why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel.

Compensation

Actual compensation within the pay range will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, skills and prior relevant experience.

Mission North cares about you and your overall well-being, and that9s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package, for full-time employees, that includes healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan including an employer match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellbeing benefits, paid time off, paid parental leave, and several paid holidays, among others.

Pay Range: Expected Salary range depending on experience: $130,000-$160,000, not including year end profit sharing bonus.