Manager, Communications
INK Communications Co.
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Austin, TX
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Mid-Senior level
Posted March 28, 2026
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Responsibilities
- The Manager serves as a program and project-level day-to-day lead on up to four accounts.
- Works with client and team to consistently implement communications strategies and integrated campaigns that drive results.
- Maintains excellent media relationships and develops and pitches compelling story angles.
- Hones their client service skills and planning expertise, working closely with strategic account leads.
- Produces client-ready materials, thoughtful analysis, and data-driven measurement reports.
- Practices INK's methodology of "Be There Before," staying ahead of industry and media trends, anticipating client needs and opportunities, and sharing their insights generously with their teams and clients.
- Embodies INK values and culture.
- Commits to professional development, mentoring associate-level INKers through day-to-day coaching and regular check-ins.
- Is a member of the client services and media relations teams and reports to, advises, and is coached by INK's Director and/or VP level executives.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Commitments
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team setting Benefits
Hybrid work environment from our Austin or Denver offices
Flexible PTO with guidelines, generous holiday schedule, and early close Fridays at 2 pm in your time zone
Top-notch paid medical (INK pays 75%), dental, vision and life insurance which start the first of the month after hire date
Twelve weeks paid parental leave
Paid mobile phone service
Quarterly volunteer days
Award-winning culture and supportive team environment that lives up to our mission of good work with good people makes for a good life This job is available in Austin or Denver (and surrounding cities).
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Requirements
- 5+ years of full-time communications experience, agency setting preferred
- Experience in B2B, tech, and/or renewable energy, preferred
- Experience with client relations
- Excellent writing skills, clear communicator
- Strong pitching skills and media relationships
- Ability to organize and manage multiple client responsibilities
- Ability to learn and understand client industries and complex, technical topics
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team setting Benefits
- Hybrid work environment from our Austin or Denver offices
- Flexible PTO with guidelines, generous holiday schedule, and early close Fridays at 2 pm in your time zone
Preferred Skills
- 5+ years of full-time communications experience, agency setting preferred
- Experience in B2B, tech, and/or renewable energy, preferred
The Manager serves as a program and project-level day-to-day lead on up to four accounts. The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Works with client and team to consistently implement communications strategies and integrated campaigns that drive results.
Maintains excellent media relationships and develops and pitches compelling story angles.
Hones their client service skills and planning expertise, working closely with strategic account leads.
Produces client-ready materials, thoughtful analysis, and data-driven measurement reports.
Practices INK's methodology of "Be There Before," staying ahead of industry and media trends, anticipating client needs and opportunities, and sharing their insights generously with their teams and clients.
Embodies INK values and culture.
Commits to professional development, mentoring associate-level INKers through day-to-day coaching and regular check-ins.
Is a member of the client services and media relations teams and reports to, advises, and is coached by INK's Director and/or VP level executives.
Performs other related duties as required. Skills and Qualifications
5+ years of full-time communications experience, agency setting preferred
Experience in B2B, tech, and/or renewable energy, preferred
Experience with client relations
Excellent writing skills, clear communicator
Strong pitching skills and media relationships
Ability to organize and manage multiple client responsibilities
Ability to learn and understand client industries and complex, technical topics
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team setting Benefits
Hybrid work environment from our Austin or Denver offices
Flexible PTO with guidelines, generous holiday schedule, and early close Fridays at 2 pm in your time zone
Top-notch paid medical (INK pays 75%), dental, vision and life insurance which start the first of the month after hire date
A 401(k) retirement plan with 3% matching
Twelve weeks paid parental leave
Quarterly wellness stipend of $150
Paid mobile phone service
Quarterly volunteer days
Bonus programs: new business, hiring referrals, annual tenure bonus
Peer-to-peer rewards program
Award-winning culture and supportive team environment that lives up to our mission of good work with good people makes for a good life This job is available in Austin or Denver (and surrounding cities).
Works with client and team to consistently implement communications strategies and integrated campaigns that drive results.
Maintains excellent media relationships and develops and pitches compelling story angles.
Hones their client service skills and planning expertise, working closely with strategic account leads.
Produces client-ready materials, thoughtful analysis, and data-driven measurement reports.
Practices INK's methodology of "Be There Before," staying ahead of industry and media trends, anticipating client needs and opportunities, and sharing their insights generously with their teams and clients.
Embodies INK values and culture.
Commits to professional development, mentoring associate-level INKers through day-to-day coaching and regular check-ins.
Is a member of the client services and media relations teams and reports to, advises, and is coached by INK's Director and/or VP level executives.
Performs other related duties as required. Skills and Qualifications
5+ years of full-time communications experience, agency setting preferred
Experience in B2B, tech, and/or renewable energy, preferred
Experience with client relations
Excellent writing skills, clear communicator
Strong pitching skills and media relationships
Ability to organize and manage multiple client responsibilities
Ability to learn and understand client industries and complex, technical topics
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team setting Benefits
Hybrid work environment from our Austin or Denver offices
Flexible PTO with guidelines, generous holiday schedule, and early close Fridays at 2 pm in your time zone
Top-notch paid medical (INK pays 75%), dental, vision and life insurance which start the first of the month after hire date
A 401(k) retirement plan with 3% matching
Twelve weeks paid parental leave
Quarterly wellness stipend of $150
Paid mobile phone service
Quarterly volunteer days
Bonus programs: new business, hiring referrals, annual tenure bonus
Peer-to-peer rewards program
Award-winning culture and supportive team environment that lives up to our mission of good work with good people makes for a good life This job is available in Austin or Denver (and surrounding cities).