Junior Account Executive, B2B Tech PR

Method Communications is a global PR and marketing partner for challenger brands. We help disruptors, innovators, and market leaders go beyond industry expectations to create narratives that capture target audiences and generate real impact.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (2x/week) in one of our offices: New York City, San Francisco, Boston, or Salt Lake City.

About the role

Junior Account Executives (JAEs) play an integral role across multiple client accounts and provide guidance for Public Relations Associates (PRAs) and Graduate Associates (GAs). JAEs are hands-on team members with a strong understanding of PR fundamentals and are committed to actively developing their account management skills. In this role, you will provide exceptional and consistent work for both the agency and our clients.

Responsibilities

• Account Support
  • Provide daily support for Senior Account Executives (SAEs) and Account Executives (AEs) across all client accounts.
  • Execute and demonstrate Method’s Concierge Service Delivery Approach to clients and teams.
  • Research, outline, write, edit, and proofread materials, including media briefings, pitch emails, biographies, reports, and fact sheets.
  • Manage deadlines and oversee client speaking and award trackers, drafting speaking and awards submissions.
  • Monitor and evaluate reporters and publications to provide insight on media trends to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Create coverage reports, develop media pitches, and contribute to pitching efforts.
  • Oversee daily/weekly media reports for clients.
  • Work with Cision, TrendKite, and other media reporting tools.
  • Coordinate projects and events, including inviting media, preparing press kits, attending events, and preparing reports.
  • Build a network of traditional and online media contacts.
• Business Development and Marketing Support
  • Participate in new business opportunities across multiple industry landscapes.
  • Develop personal leadership skills and demonstrate PR knowledge.
  • Discover what tools are available and what Method has to offer.
  • Strengthen your knowledge of the intersection between marketing and PR.
  • Learn how to use social media and analytics effectively for clients.
• Agency Engagement
  • Understand account budget parameters and over-servicing.
  • Record and submit time and expenses on a timely basis.
  • Act as a mentor to PRAs and GAs, identify goals, and provide guidance and feedback on performance.
  • Contribute to inter-team cooperation.

Requirements

• Typically 1 - 3 years of experience in agency and/or in-house communications or marketing teams, preferably with specialized experience in technology-focused PR.
• Experience working with news media across industry verticals, pitching stories, and/or providing targeted outreach to diverse audiences.
• Interest in pursuing a career in technology-focused public relations.
• Able to oversee junior team members and successfully manage PRAs and GAs across teams to ensure deadlines and project expectations are met.
• Familiarity with Google Drive and Google’s suite of tools (e.g., Slides, Docs, Sheets).
• Basic 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 arrangement.
• 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 Range: $50,000 - $67,000. Final compensation will be determined by 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 team is united through core values—relationships, resourcefulness, and results. We support each other to do exceptional work for our clients while focusing on the health and wellbeing of our families, communities, and ourselves. Method encourages and actively supports diversity, equity, and inclusion through its policies and business practices.