PR Sr. Account Executive, Tech sector - WE Communications

What We Need

The Senior Account Executive (SAE) will manage multiple day-to-day client and agency requests across business groups in a dynamic team environment. This position will drive technology PR campaigns and support launches with media, influencers, and consumers. The SAE will partner with our clients to drive brand recognition, relevance, and resonance on a global scale.

This role is open in our New York City and Austin, TX offices only.

What you'll be doing

• Manage significant cycles of media inquiries as well as proactive relationships with key national media/influencers
• Identify, create, and grow relationships with target media/influencers to appropriately engage, pitch, and build news stories
• Serve as day to day counsel to clients and agency stakeholders, manage high-profile campaigns across diverse teams, providing key and tactical recommendations and anticipating needs
• Develop and lead brainstorming and execution of integrated communications plans aimed at changing perceptions and achieving specific business goals
• Integrate and gather information across teams, clients, and partners as needed for projects
• Lead/partner on projects that demonstrate strategic planning and creative thinking as well as drive news and launches for events
• Contribute to the development and execution of integrated digital/social/broadcast campaigns
• Research and share industry insights
• Negotiate and manage client expectations and satisfaction; Assure internal and external stakeholders are aligned
• Maintain and grow client relationships by contributing to the development and implementation of communication strategies, executing on projects (leading where appropriate).
• Identifies, follows, and creates new opportunities to grow and diversify current accounts and drive new business efforts including sourcing and gathering audience, industry or competitor market data.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you've been able to accomplish

• 3-5 years of experience in integrated communications/PR, preferably in an agency setting and/or within an applicable industry.
• Exceptional media relations background with demonstrated capacity to manage story development.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (particularly Outlook, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint and Excel)

Additional Requirements:

• Increased level of analysis and strategic recommendations based on industry knowledge
• High level of initiative; takes accountability for role on projects
• Demonstrated ability to establish strong client relationships
• Has established editor and/or analyst relationships and has proactively placed stories
• Client and business environment:  Customer service orientation is a must.  Job pressure may exist from requirement of handling multiple tasks
• Experience working globally or with colleagues in multiple locations
• Fast-paced team environment (frequent tight deadlines, multitasking, etc.)
• Strong presentation and consulting skills along with the ability to read, write and speak English
• May need to work more than 40 hours per week on occasion

About Us

WE Communications:

WE is one of the largest communications and integrated marketing agencies in the world. We’re independent, we’re all about our people — both our clients and our employees — and we believe in the power of communications to move audiences to positive action. 

For more than 30 years, we have been helping translate complex innovations into powerful, persuasive stories. Our sector expertise across key verticals — including technology, healthcare, consumer, and brand purpose — translates into insights and strategies that are informed, current and credible.

We work with companies that are embracing the ever-evolving digital world to reinvent themselves, to deliver new value to their customers or reach them in new ways and ultimately improve people’s lives.

Your Salary: 

The target range of base salary in all locations within the United States for this role is $67,000 - $74,000 per year. Actual salary is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to business needs, level of responsibility, skill set, level of experience, and geographical location. 

Benefits: - Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage - Generous time off including PTO, holidays, annual wellness break, summer Fridays and personal days - 401k plan including company match and financial wellness support - 16 weeks of paid parental leave for all employees 

- 22-24 weeks paid parental leave when coupled with Short-term disability 

- 2 weeks caregiver leave - Support with home office equipment - Bi-annual Wellness Credits - Monthly Technology Credit (to offset internet / phone costs) - Community Engagement Days - Learning and Development Programs for our employees 

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Equal Opportunity: WE provides equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against an employee or applicant because of age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, or other legally protected class status.

Diversity and Inclusion: WE values a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to creating a workplace where everyone thrives. We promote an atmosphere in which diversity of people and ideas are welcomed and valued. Diversity includes differences in race, religion, gender identity or expression, age, lifestyle, ethnic background and sexual orientation as well as differences in experiences and ideas.

Beginning April 2024, North America employees will be required to come into the office 3 days a week.