Account Executive, Touchdown

Austin, TX (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableEntry Level1+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive client relationships and media outreach as an Account Executive supporting B2B tech clients.

  • Own client contact and foster relationship-building to meet objectives.
  • Must-have: 1+ years in PR/Communications/Tech with strong writing and media outreach.
  • Standout: Experience using media tools like Cision and building media lists.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Act as a client contact; continually foster client-agency relationship to build trust and become a valuable resource to clients
  • Conduct media relations efforts, including thorough media monitoring, proactively flagging relevant trends and articles, developing media lists, pulling analysis reports using tools such as Cision, Google Alerts, etc., and conducting media outreach
  • Identify media contacts in technology and business outlets, build relationships and secure coverage
  • Effectively develop full range of written materials including press releases, byline articles, client correspondence and reports
  • Write, edit, and proofread high-quality content including press releases, social media and blog posts, pitch letters, fact sheets, presentations, and client correspondence
  • Solid understanding of client business and their competitive environments, including business strategy, products and services, key customers and competitors
  • Support daily interaction with clients and prospects, work collaboratively with team members to achieve client objectives, help develop strategic recommendations, anticipate challenges and ensure deadline and budget are met

Requirements

  • 1+ years of experience within the PR, Communications, Media or Technology industry preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing or a related field preferred
  • Excellent writing, verbal and presentation skills with the ability to speak with high-level executives internally and externally
  • Detail-oriented, organized and dedicated; proactive and enthusiastic with an ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines; a self-starter
  • Display and encourage creativity and innovation in self and others
  • Strong experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Preferred

  • 1+ years of experience within the PR, Communications, Media or Technology industry preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing or a related field preferred
  • Excellent writing, verbal and presentation skills with the ability to speak with high-level executives internally and externally
  • Strong experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Benefits

  • You will receive a competitive base salary and bonus opportunity
  • You will also be able to enroll in our 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
  • Professional learning and development opportunities
  • Workplace flexibility
  • On-site and off-site social gatherings
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Ruder Finn

Ruder Finn is one of the world’s largest independent global communications and creative agencies. Founded in 1948, Ruder Finn has defined and redefined PR for 75 years, shaping communications that move industry-defining brands, companies, and leaders from what’s now to what’s next. Ruder Finn provides clients with bold communications strategies based on a global perspective and localized market knowledge that redefine leadership, reimagine the marketplace, and rethink customer experiences. The agency is organized around five core areas of expertise—Healthcare, Technology, Commerce, Leadership and Workplace—with AI-powered creative hub RF Studio53 and tech incubator RF TechLab providing cutting-edge predictive analytics, breakthrough creative, and customer-focused digital engagement. Ruder Finn has offices across 3 continents including the U.S., Asia and Europe. Wholly owned agencies within Ruder Finn Group include: Ruder Finn Inc., RF Studio53, RF Engage, Touchdown, Peppercomm, RF Comunicad, Mantis, jacobstahl, RF Bloom. For more information visit www.ruderfinn.com.+++At Ruder Finn we value integrity and transparency in our recruitment process. We have become aware of fraudulent actors impersonating our company on platforms like Telegram and similar communication platforms, falsely claiming to conduct job interviews. We want to clarify unequivocally: We Never Charge for Job Interviews or Ask for Your Financial Information: Our recruitment process does not involve any form of payment from candidates at any stage. If you’re being asked for payment or your financial information, it is not us! All our job-related communications come exclusively from our official email addresses (ending with @ruderfinn.com). If you are contacted for an interview or a job offer and have doubts about its legitimacy, or if you have any other questions, please contact us via our official website or official LinkedIn channel.

Founded in 1948
New York, New York, USA
920 employees (158 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
8.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
34.6%
Direct
49.2%
Referral
7.7%
Social
7%
Paid
1.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~920

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
130 (14% of company)
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