PR account manager, Consumer Tech

Who are we?

We are the global technology PR, communications and marketing consultancy. Top technology brands partner with us for expert consultancy to scale and support their businesses. Found at the intersection of technology and humanity, our 400+ people in 11 countries weave global experience and local expertise to define, measure and repeat success across reputation, relationship, and revenue campaigns. In a nutshell, we are a group of creative people with a shared passion for technology and communications.

The German team is strong of 45 talents spread across Munich and Frankfurt and has been working for clients such as Group SEB, Sony, Twitch, Kahoot!, Continental or Uber.

What are we looking for?

We are currently looking for a Consumer Tech PR Account Manager with 5 to 8 years of experience, ideally in the Tech industry.
You will be trusted to manage a team and ensure the implementation of the communications programme run smoothly.
Reporting into an Associate Director, you will be expected to be the best support and leader for your team, while helping your clients reach their objectives! Daily, you will put forward your consulting skills and advise on:

• the smartest strategy to implement
• the strongest messages to share
• the inevitable trends to investigate
• the best audiences to target
• the most relevant channels to convey the key messages
• the most efficient way to create, maintain and nurture relationships with key stakeholders

Your knowledge of the Tech B2C and lifestyle market, of media, as well as your existing and ever developing network, will be your strongest assets to be one of your clients’ most trusted advisor.
The core tasks you would be trusted with include:

• Team management & activity planning
• Client relationship management
• Tactical strategy on integrated comms and/or PR programmes
• Content creation, localisation, proofreading and distribution
• Media and/or influencer relation
• Event management
• Press and trends monitoring
• Budget tracking
• Support on new business activities (helping the agency win new clients)

Are you the ideal match for us?

You just might be if:

• You have a solid professional experience in PR but have also developed skills in other area like influencer marketing, digital/social media, design etc
• You have worked in a PR or comms agency
• You are strongly interested in Tech topics and would be happy to talk all things Tech everyday at work
• You have worked or want to work in an international environment. You are very comfortable interacting in English at professional level (both written and spoken) and you have also the highest mastery of the German language (both written and spoken)
• You have already managed a team or are looking forward to learning how to
• You are curious by nature, ask a lot of questions and like to stay connected to the news
• You have an eye for detail and people describe you as organized
• You enjoy working with a team
• You are proactive and ambitious
• You understand that treating people with respect at all times is not an option

Are we the ideal match for you?

We just might be if you are looking for:

• Expert clients looking for real partnership and advice
• A fast-paced work environment focusing on Tech topics
• A flexible way to approach your professional life in terms of location, time & career path through our Thoughtful Working philosophy
• Possibilities to interact with your colleagues at international level both online and onsite through various initiatives : trainings, sponsored trips across the globe (GOHotwire!) , agency meetings…
• Thoughtful benefits like the Hotwire Sabbatical : every four years, enjoy a paid break to recharge your batteries away from the office
• A dynamic, smart and lovely team to work with on a daily basis
• A diverse workplace where equality of chances and respect are the core of our way of thinking

Position based in Munich or Frankfurt – open to remote workers

Please apply by submitting your CV in English and/or in German. Only share a cover letter if you are convinced it will make a difference.