Account Executive, Consumer Tech

About the Role
As an Account Executive, you will live at the intersection of consumer culture and tech innovation, translating complex topics into stories that resonate with everyday consumers. You will support media relations efforts, with opportunities to contribute to influencer engagement as needed, monitor trends across the media landscape, manage day-to-day account activities, and contribute creative ideas that help advance client objectives and generate meaningful media coverage.

Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, curiosity, organizational skills, a proactive mindset, as well as the ability to manage multiple priorities while collaborating and communicating effectively across teams and with clients

Responsibilities
Monitor, report and provide insight on competitor and issue-specific media coverage and industry developments, as well as contribute creative ideas that support earned media opportunities and emerging communications trends
Craft and customize media pitches and supporting content
Begin developing relationships with media; develop final internal and external materials including action emails and recaps for internal and external clients
Monitor media coverage and news conversations
Provide analysis and strategic recommendations based on industry knowledge
Integrate and gather information across teams, clients and partners as needed for projects
Contribute ideas and brainstorm on media relations strategies; engage with clients as needed
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications
Typically minimum 2-3 years of communications, marketing, or media experiences; can include internship experience
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (particularly Outlook, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint and Excel)
Strong understanding of the media landscape and news cycle
Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task, work in a team environment, and meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications
Comfortable with integrated communication principles
Understand the role of the traditional and new media
Interest in developing media relations, storytelling, and integrated communications skills
High level of initiative.
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