Director
Bevel is looking for a Director to join our quickly growing New York office. Clients Bevel decides to take on are category leaders in venture capital, tech, fintech, and consumer tech. The new Director will work on communications strategy, planning, reporting, and engagement to existing clients, as well as play an active role in new business efforts.
The Bevel culture is passionate, transparent and driven to deliver exceptional results. The company is structured like a consultancy, similar to Bain or McKinsey, and does not adopt a traditional agency model. We like to hire a diverse set of candidates and most do not have a background in PR or within the industries we play in.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Build the client base and maintain strong relationships with existing clients
- Write, edit and proofread materials ensuring quality and consistency
- Prioritize multiple projects simultaneously and complete them on time
- Strong media relations and ability to drive thought leadership campaigns
- Help develop strategic recommendations addressing challenges and opportunities for clients and prospects
- Support day-to-day communications program execution
- Mentoring junior staff
Required Skills/Desired Characteristics:
- 6+ years of previous PR/marketing or experience at a fintech/tech/VC firm
- Intellectually curious
- Passion for your work
- Desire to work with the best
- Excellent writing skills; experience crafting pitches, releases, contributed articles preferred but not required
- Excellent verbal communication skills, strong organizational and multitasking skills and exceptional interpersonal skills
- Strong negotiation skills
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Ability to drive and consistently meet deadlines is a must
- Strong strategic-thinking skills, and the ability to handle and manage stressful situations
- Creative, out-of-the-box thinker
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree; Master’s/MBA preferred
Benefits
- Medical and Dental Plan
- 401(k) Plan + Employer Match
- Health and Wellness Reimbursement for Healthy Living ($70)
- Commuter Benefits
- Monthly blow-outs at the Dry Bar
- Access to and entry to high-profile event