Ideal candidate works well in a fast-paced environment, has impeccable organizational and leadership skills, and is passionate about all things technology. Account Executives take a client facing role and are responsible for managing Assistant Account Executives and interns while reporting directly to the CEO.
Account Executives are responsible for:
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Organizing and managing account initiatives and timelines
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Monitoring client and industry press coverage daily
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Writing & editing press releases, media briefs, bylined articles, corporate decks, one-pagers and presentations
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Participating in internal strategy development and creative process
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Proactively exploring new story ideas and angles
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Securing consistent press coverage for clients
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Event planning, coordination, and support
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Client relations
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Junior team management
Qualifications
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Minimum of 3-5 years public relations and communications experience (in an agency or in-house setting)
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College graduate, preferably with a bachelor’s degree in communications or journalism
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Strong interest in technology, demonstrate a clear understanding or passion to learn about how things work and the impact it can have on our lives
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Ability to perform well under pressure, meet tight deadlines and lead a junior team
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Existing relationships with editors, bloggers, reporters, producers and conference organizers
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Macro-level thinking and ability to adapt to different industries
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Communication and interpersonal skills
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Strong work ethic, self-starter
Skills
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Creativity and ability to think outside of the box
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Communications – general knowledge of all tools used to support communications and branding campaigns (i.e., media relations, social media, Cision, advertising, collateral, events, digital channels, grassroots, etc.)
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Management – time, team and project management
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Research & surveying
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Computer – Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
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Writing – news-writing (including Associated Press style format); copy (including newsletters, presentations, proposals, etc.); press material (releases, one-sheets)
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