Account Executive

About the role

The role of Account Executive at Outcast involves driving the implementation of PR campaigns and achieving results for clients. This position requires interfacing with client contacts and media relations contacts on a daily basis, drafting client, press, or public-facing communications, and maintaining insights into industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Serves as day-to-day support team member on multiple client accounts
• Executes and/or oversees a variety of client program activities including research, media monitoring, and establishing relevant relationships on behalf of clients (including advocacy and earned and social media contacts when appropriate)
• Develops drafts of client documents including press releases, Q&As, fact sheets, social media posts, results reports, activity reports, etc. and proofs all documents for thoroughness and accuracy before providing to other team members or client for review
• Liaison with company partners and vendors on client projects and/or organizes logistics in coordination with the admin/support staff
• Manages comprehensive projects and/or events including logistics, timetables and deadlines
• Provides creative input in developing client strategy documents
• Identifying communication trends and educating/informing clients and agency colleagues and partners on changes and trends
• Leveraging clients’ extensive data to conceive and drive stories apart from traditional news milestones
• Overseeing and reinforcing consistent adherence to media management processes: media lists, coverage monitoring and industry coverage trends
• Maintaining and growing client relationships by contributing to the development and implementation of communication strategies, executing on projects (leading where appropriate)
• Modeling agency values, mentoring and coaching colleagues and junior staff on agency “best practices” and successful engagement with your influencers

Requirements

• 2-3 years of experience in Public Relations, Communications, or marketing
• Strong writing, editing, research, and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple priorities with grace
• Positive energy, a collaborative spirit, and a willingness to roll up your sleeves
• Possession of a bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing, or related field
• A sense of humor—and the grit to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to work 2 days/week from one of our office hubs (San Francisco)

Qualifications

• Passion for technology, media, and the evolving communications landscape

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Outstanding interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

• Annual salary range of $64,000-87,000 DOE
• 401k with match
• Generous employer contributions toward insurance premiums
• Paid mental health benefits
• Unlimited vacation
• 11 paid holidays plus a paid end-of-year office closure
• Paid short-term disability and extensive parental leave benefits
• Cell phone reimbursement

Pay

Annual salary range of $64,000-87,000 DOE

Schedule

2 days/week from one of our office hubs (San Francisco)