Location: Washington, DC
URL: http://www.porternovelli.com/
Porter Novelli, a global public relations company, has an immediate opening for a full-time Interactive Director for our Washington, DC office. We are seeking a collaborative, outgoing, creative oriented Interactive leader who can manage and build teams, interface with clients and internal staff at all levels, and inspire our people to create outstanding digital media solutions.
Responsibilities include managing a multi-disciplinary interactive team, managing existing client accounts and partner relationships, having direct responsibility for management within the Interactive team, balance day-to-day operations with longer term strategic goals, partner with PN2 Practice Leader and senior management to win new business and increase growth of existing accounts, participate in senior management decision-making with regard to business development and direction, work closely with account and creative teams to ensure brand and strategic alignment, develop exceptional online content strategies for clients in multiple industries, serve as media spokesperson for new media and digital marketing industry events, and assist with revenue projection and tracking.
Successful candidates will have 5+ years experience in a management role with at least 2 in an advertising agency or public relations company, 5+ years of Interactive advertising experience, a thorough knowledge and understanding of interactive media (all channels and pricing models), strong experience with social media, video/podcasting, blogging and all applications Web 2.0, solid understanding of brands and how to strengthen and build them using online interactive and social media, experience managing a multi-disciplinary interactive team, strong supervisory, management and communication skills, track record of building strong relationships within client accounts through quality work, strategic planning and excellent service, ability to lead client meetings with senior personnel, create and deliver persuasive presentations, strong time management, problem solving skills and proficiency in managing budgets. Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred
To apply: Send resume to chet.reisler@porternovelli.com or fax to 202-973-1392.