Senior Account Supervisor, Technology, Touchdown

Touchdown, a Ruder Finn company, is on the lookout for an ambitious and energetic Senior Account Supervisor (SAS) ready to partner with tech innovators and industry disruptors. Imagine working with challenger brands in cybersecurity, cloud computing, SaaS, artificial intelligence, and other transformative technologies-helping them craft bold strategies that amplify their awareness and leave a lasting imprint.

As part of Touchdown PR, you'll become a vital force in a global network of B2B tech and cybersecurity communication experts. This is where creativity merges with strategy, and every narrative you shape has the power to influence the ever-evolving tech landscape. From counseling clients and account teams to developing compelling narratives to generating tier one media coverage, your role will be instrumental in delivering tangible results for a collection of clients.

At Touchdown PR, we don't just follow trends-we set them. This is your chance to step into a client-facing role that shapes industries, builds brands, and forges strong relationships with senior executives and tech leaders. You'll thrive in a vibrant agency environment, driving growth and leaving your mark on a category that's transforming enterprise tech as we know it. If you're eager to lead, inspire, and innovate, this is the opportunity to make your mark in the tech revolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as primary client contact; continually foster client-agency relationships to build trust and become a valuable resource to clients

• Plan and run media relations programs; identify media contacts in technology and business outlets, build relationships and secure coverage

• Effectively develop full range of written materials including press releases, byline articles, speeches, client correspondence and reports

• Serve as the expert leader on client teams, demonstrating industry or media-driven knowledge that directly and indirectly affects the client

• Identify and nurture opportunities for organic growth and generate new business leads

• Evaluate communications opportunities for senior business leaders while communicating the organization's position on key topics

• Maintain a thorough understanding of clients' businesses and industries, and the industry issues that directly and indirectly affect the client

• Contribute to business growth through introducing clients to new capabilities, building a network of industry contacts and participating in relevant professional organizations

• Serve as a key senior member of the account team, management and coaching of junior team members and inspiring emerging leaders in our agency

Qualifications

• A minimum of 6 years of PR agency experience with at least 3 years the B2B technology industry

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing or Technology-related field preferably, or a related field

• Excellent writing, verbal and presentation skills with the ability to speak with high-level executives internally and externally

• Detail-oriented, organized and dedicated; proactive and enthusiastic with an ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines; a self-starter

• Display and encourage creativity and innovation in self and others

• Strong experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Benefits & More

• As a Senior Account Supervisor, you will receive a competitive base salary and bonus opportunity

• You will also be able to enroll in our Health, Dental, Vision, company paid Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, as well as 401k (match) plan.

• Monthly allowance for cell phone, office equipment, etc.

• Generous PTO policy with paid maternity/paternity leave

• Professional learning and development opportunities

• Workplace flexibility - hybrid

• On-site and off-site social gatherings

Ruder Finn provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Ruder Finn will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Ruder Finn believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.