Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Method Communications is an award-winning technology marketing and public relations agency supporting challenger brands and innovative companies. The Account Executive will manage client accounts, develop media strategies and pitches, conduct research, oversee deadlines, and support business development while mentoring junior staff across B2B technology public relations initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Manage personal assignments and own daily account management
- Execute and demonstrate Method’s Concierge Service Delivery Approach to your clients and teams
- Execute clear communication and direction of client goals and overall business objectives to the internal and external stakeholders
- Maintain day-to-day contact with clients (i.e., daily updates, activity reports, etc.)
- Research, outline, write, edit and proofread materials
- Manage deadlines and oversee client speaking and award trackers, drafting speaking and awards submissions
- Source and write pitches, bylines, and HARO commentary
- Develop talking points and staff executive media briefings
- Monitor and evaluate a wide range of reporters and publications in order to provide insight on media trends to internal and external stakeholders
- Develop media pitches and lead pitching efforts
- Build a network of traditional and online media contacts
- Provide feedback for junior level staff’s master media lists, news briefs and briefing books
- Participate in new business opportunities across multiple industry landscapes
- Participate in cross-practice and cross-geographical teams to provide clients and prospects with the most compelling team and proposals
- Strengthen your knowledge of the intersection between marketing and PR
- Learn how to use social media and analytics effectively for clients
- Demonstrate an understanding of the differences in writing styles depending on the outlet, channel and audience
- Participate in the new business process including research, audits and proposals
- Understand account budget parameters and over-servicing
- Record and submit time and expenses on a timely basis
- Act as a mentor to junior staff, identify goals and provide guidance and feedback on performance
Skills
- Typically 2 - 4 years' experience (or equivalent expertise and education) in public relations, communications, marketing and/or related fields, including research, advertising, management consulting, media and publishing
- Comfortable working with technology media across industry verticals, pitching stories, and providing targeted outreach to diverse audiences
- Interest in pursuing a career in enterprise technology-focused public relations
- Able to oversee junior team members and successfully manage junior staff across teams to ensure deadlines and project expectations are communicated and met
- Comfort with Google Drive and Google's suite of tools (e.g., Slides, Docs, Sheets)
- Intermediate Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook skills
- Excellent time management, project management and organizational skills
- Strong written, visual and verbal communication skills
Benefits
- Flexible, hybrid work (2x/week)
- Generous Vacation and Wellness Time accruals, two weeks of full office closure, paid holidays, and 2 floating holidays
- Cell phone and internet cost reimbursement
- Employer paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Employer paid Health Savings Account (HSA)
- 401K Plan with Employer Match up to 4%
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering three confidential, face-to-face counseling sessions per issue per year
- Paid Family Leave
- $500 annual wellness stipend after 6 months of employment
- $1500 professional development stipend after 2 years of employment
- 4 weeks of paid sabbatical after 5 years of employment
- Leadership development and virtual training opportunities
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