Account Manager, PR and Communications

Newton Street is an innovative, start-up PR and Communications firm dedicated to delivering thought leadership and strategic guidance to philanthropists and mission-driven organizations. 

We are seeking curious, creative and passionate PR and Communications professionals with 5-10 years of experience to join our team in various client-facing roles such as Account Manager or Account Executive.  

At Newton Street, we are purpose-driven and committed to delivering the highest quality work needed to tackle humanity’s most pressing challenges. If you are an exceptional writer, adaptable to evolving technology, thrive in a 100% remote work environment (with occasional travel), and believe in the power of kindness, we’d love to hear from you. careers@newtonstreet.com  

We value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment. Our work spans across the globe, collaborating with experts and leaders from diverse cultures and backgrounds. We embrace the richness that different perspectives bring and expect our team members to be respectful, adaptable, and culturally sensitive, when interacting with one another and with our clients. 

Account Manager Job Description:

The company 

Newton Street is a cause-oriented communications firm serving philanthropists and organizations dedicated to solving humankind’s most pressing issues. Our primary focus areas: climate change; expanding economic opportunity; health equity; and philanthropy. Our founders have global expertise and are building a growing enterprise fueled by people who are dedicated to bringing about healthy change.

We currently serve several high-profile philanthropies and organizations that are making powerful and positive impact that will lead to a better future for our planet.

The opportunity

Newton Street is dedicated to being exceptional in every aspect of how we conduct our business. Today we are looking for a special person to shape relationships with our clients and to manage day-to-day activities. This position is critically important to building long-term and stable relationships with our clients. We are looking for someone who has strategic communication skills AND personal traits which develop trust and teamwork with our clients and within Newton Street’s team.

This is why we are looking for a talented and organized person to work directly with our clients to deliver on the strategic promises we make. This position will include internal and client-facing activities. Due to the confidentiality of much of our work, this position is one of deep trust. We are seeking someone with high personal integrity and well-defined personal values with exceptional judgment. 

This is a great opportunity for an individual who dives into the middle of things, organizes activities, loves communicating with others, and looks for ways to go beyond the expected. 

The role

This position will involve working closely with our founders and managing day-to-day relationships with our clients. This includes:

• Forging strong relationships with clients that stand the test of time.
• Providing counsel, creative problem solving, idea generation, and team building.
• Building trust with our client organizations.
• Ensuring that promises made to clients are clearly understood and always met by the team.
• Writing, editing, and presenting high-level plans, proposals, and progress reports.
• Driving successful media relations efforts through key message development, media training, pitching compelling stories, and building strong relationships with industry and national media and influencers.
• Ensuring that we respond quickly to client requests and do not let any client questions or requests fall between the cracks.

The person

The person we will hire for this role is a natural organizer and proactive. Intelligent, educated, inquisitive, not satisfied with status quo, always finding ways to improve things. Others say this person is highly trustworthy, kind, and a team player.

Being comfortable with technology is important. Being a natural communicator is even more important. 

Lastly, the person we choose will want to be part of a team of people who are passionate about helping to solve major issues facing humankind. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field: Communications, English, journalism, literature, public relations, political science, or other relevant area of study
• 6-8 years progressive professional experience in communications
• Experience working in a communications role at a nonprofit organization, a communications agency, or a private sector company.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently and be able to communicate orally and in writing in internal and external relationships for all essential job functions.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Location

This is a remote position based in the United States.

Compensation

The salary range is $80,000 to $100,000. The actual salary offered varies depending on candidate qualifications, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and analysis of internal pay equity.

Benefits

A comprehensive premium benefits plan, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, basic life/AD&D insurance, basic short-term and long-term disability insurance. Newton Street offers paid time off and paid company holidays.

To Apply

Please send your resume and a cover letter to: careers@newtonstreet.com

Newton Street is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. It’s important to us that people of all identities and backgrounds see themselves represented and included in our work, so we actively encourage people of all identities and experiences to apply.