Account Executive-Public Relations and Marketing Communications

Beaverton, OR (On-site)

$62K/yr – $65K/yrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own client facing strategy and media relations workstreams for tech PR programs, coordinating campaigns, media pitches, and performance tracking across earned media and social channels.

  • Client ownership: shape strategic recommendations and oversee integrated campaigns from brief to results.
  • Media relations: build relationships with outlets and analysts, pitch angles, and coordinate briefings.
  • Measurement and coaching: track campaigns against objectives, budgets, and timelines to drive visible impact.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Support client meetings and serve as a client contact.
  • Anticipate client needs, recommend strategic activities, and align efforts with client goals.
  • Lead internal brainstorming sessions and research initiatives to develop strategic recommendations.
  • Support the development of multifaceted, integrated public relations campaigns including press and analyst engagement/coordination, ensuring alignment with client objectives.
  • Build and maintain strong media and analyst relationships through consistent engagement.
  • Identify compelling story angles and conduct proactive media pitching to secure earned media coverage.
  • Support and coordinate virtual and in-person media briefing activities.
  • Draft and edit a variety of materials, including press releases, blogs, media pitches, web content, presentations, and project plans.
  • Oversee the planning and execution of social media strategies, including run sheet management, scheduling and platform monitoring.
  • Oversee research projects to support client strategies and industry positioning.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or a related field (preferred).
  • 2+ years of experience in a public relations and/or marketing communications agency or corporate PR or marketing communications role.
  • General knowledge of relevant media outlets, press contacts, and industry analysts.
  • Experience in pitching press/analysts and scheduling briefings, resulting in earned media coverage.
  • Strong writing and editing skills, with proficiency in AP style.
  • Proven ability to manage time, projects, and competing priorities effectively.
  • Comfortable presenting to peers, supervisors, clients, and small groups.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and basic design tools.
  • Strategic thinker with a proactive, results-driven approach.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
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Nereus

Nereus is a full-service marketing communications firm that provides a full spectrum of strategic PR and integrated communications to clients regionally, nationally and internationally.Nereus specializes in serving and providing strategic communications counsel to our clients in the technology and industry standards space. We work with industry leaders in the telecommunications, computing and consumer electronics sectors every day.

Beaverton, Oregon, USA
10 employees (1 in marketing)

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Traffic Source Mix
Search
43.4%
Direct
36.3%
Referral
13.6%
Social
3.9%
Paid
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Current headcount: ~10

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