Account Executive, B2B Tech PR

Work Arrangement: This role can be performed hybrid (2 days per week in-office) for candidates based within 50 miles of our hub offices in San Francisco, New York City, Salt Lake City, or Boston. Remote candidates must reside in AL, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, MA, NJ, NM, NY, OR, TX, UT, VA, or WA.

About the role

Account Executives (AE) are strategic self-starters who lead team initiatives and provide support for junior staff across multiple accounts. They are strong communicators committed to actively developing their account management skills. AEs are proactive and comfortable working in a fast-changing environment where they support all levels of the client team. In this role, you will provide exceptional and consistent work for both the agency and the clients we work with.

Responsibilities

• Manage personal assignments and own daily account management.
• Execute and demonstrate Method’s Concierge Service Delivery Approach to clients and teams.
• Execute clear communication and direction of client goals and overall business objectives to internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain day-to-day contact with clients (e.g., daily updates, activity reports).
• 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 to provide insight on media trends.
• 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 compelling proposals.
• Strengthen knowledge of the intersection between marketing and PR.
• Learn how to use social media and analytics effectively for clients.
• Demonstrate an understanding of 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.

Requirements

• 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 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 (2 days per week in-office for local candidates).
• 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.

Pay

Salary ranges for this role: $58,000 – $76,000. Final compensation will be determined by candidate’s education, relevant work experience, and geographic location.

About the company

Founded in 2010, Method Communications is an award-winning technology marketing and public relations agency built for challenger brands and today’s most innovative companies. Our group is united through our core values – relationships, resourcefulness, and results. We support each other to do exceptional work for our clients while also focusing on the health and wellbeing of our families, our communities, and ourselves. We recognize our talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage.