Senior Account Executive, Technology, Ruder Finn

Responsibilities

• Serve as the day-to-day media and KOL strategist, securing placements for technology accounts
• Manage the day-to-day client relationship on assigned B2B technology accounts, participating in all client facing meetings and/or calls
• Provide client counsel that reflects a strong understanding of key client information including industry issues and competitive marketplace as well as products and services provided by the client
• Work with limited supervision to manage client initiatives and requests from planning through execution and reporting
• Exhibit effective project management while working closely with senior leadership within the agency
• Prepare and review activity reports and status reports for clients
• Serve as a true strategic partner in forwarding the client’s media goals
• Develop recommendations and programs that reflect knowledge of technology media and B2B trade arenas

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in public relations, communications or related field required; B2B technology communications required
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field
• Strong verbal and presentation skills with the ability to speak knowledgeable with high level executives internally and externally
• Excellent writing skills, strong presentation capabilities, and proven media relations skills
• Strong attention to all phases of account management and ability to proactively and effectively provide client counsel
• A motivated, independent self-starter with willingness/ability to work in a client-focused, team-oriented environment
• Curiosity and comfort with integrating AI tools into communications and workflows

Benefits & More

• Competitive base salary and bonus opportunity
• Health, Dental, Vision, company paid Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, as well as 401k (match) plan
• Monthly allowance for cell phone, office equipment, etc.
• Generous PTO policy with paid maternity/paternity leave
• Transit benefits
• Professional learning and development opportunities
• Workplace flexibility
• On-site and off-site social gatherings

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this position, at the time of posting, is $67,000 – $80,000. The salary of the applicant selected for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, education, internal equity, geography, relevant years of experience, certifications, skills, abilities of the selected applicant, and other job-related qualifications.