Public Relations Account Executive

About the role

We are seeking a creative and results-oriented Account Executive to join our dynamic team at Matter. Our ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant business experience, 2-3 years of post-college PR agency experience, preferably with B2B tech clients, and a strong understanding of the media landscape.

Responsibilities

• Pursuing and securing a consistent stream of media opportunities for B2B and B2C clients
• Building and nurturing strong relationships with media contacts
• Drafting pitches, bylines, and other client deliverables that align with client messaging
• Generating creative ideas to support client PR/social media programs
• Mentoring and managing junior team members' involvement in projects and initiatives
• Assisting with new business opportunities, such as research, media playbooks, and SOV analyses

Requirements

• Strong understanding of media landscape and a track record of driving media relations results
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and team-oriented environment
• Fast learner with an inquisitive mind and attention to detail
• Adaptable and promotes a positive work environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant business experience
• 2-3 years of post-college PR agency experience, preferably with B2B tech clients
• Strong understanding of media landscape and a desire to drive media relations results across all accounts
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-moving, dynamic, and team-oriented environment
• Fast learner with an inquisitive mind and eye for detail
• Adaptable, dependable, and promotes a positive work environment

Skills

• Strong media relations skills
• Excellent writing and communication abilities
• Ability to manage multiple clients and projects simultaneously
• Outstanding problem-solving and strategic thinking skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and team-oriented environment

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Exceptional company culture with monthly FUN events, happy hours, and surprise rewards
• A comprehensive time-off plan with PTO, sick time, a yearly winter break, birthdays off, and short Fridays EVERY week
• Competitive salaries and room for long-term growth and development
• Top-notch health, dental, and vision plans
• Extensive and evolving programs for diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Paid volunteer time through our Helping Hands program
• Matter Wellness program, featuring extracurricular activities and interoffice competitions
• An employee referral program (get a $$ bonus for each referral we hire)
• Lots of other stellar benefits like a 401K program, pet insurance, FSA and Dependent care plans, paid parental leave, and so much more.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $60,000–$65,000, depending on experience.

Schedule

This role is hybrid, with in-office days scheduled on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.