PR Senior Account Executive

San Francisco, CA (On-site)

$76K/yr – $99K/yrSenior Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 2 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own and drive proactive media relations programs and product storytelling, while serving as a day-to-day client contact and leading multi-workstream campaigns from planning to execution.

  • Develop media strategies for launches and executive thought leadership
  • Build journalist relationships and translate technical concepts into clear narratives

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Drive proactive media relations programs, securing meaningful coverage across top-tier business, technology, and industry trade publications
  • Develop and execute compelling media strategies for product launches, company announcements, executive thought leadership, and proactive storytelling campaigns
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, and influential voices covering enterprise technology, AI, cybersecurity, cloud, and the broader B2B technology ecosystem
  • Identify timely storytelling opportunities by connecting client narratives to industry developments, market trends, breaking news, and emerging technology conversations
  • Independently manage projects and campaigns from planning through execution, ensuring deliverables meet client objectives, deadlines, and Archetype's standards of excellence
  • Serve as a trusted day-to-day client contact, confidently providing updates, recommendations, and strategic and tactical counsel
  • Draft and edit compelling communications materials, including media pitches, press releases, bylines, executive messaging, briefing documents, and thought leadership content
  • Translate complex technical concepts, products, and business challenges into clear, accessible, and differentiated narratives for business and technology audiences
  • Identify and secure opportunities for executive visibility, including media interviews, speaking engagements, awards, and contributed content
  • Prepare executives for media engagements, develop comprehensive briefing materials, and support spokesperson interviews

Requirements

  • 3–5 years of experience in public relations, strategic communications, or integrated marketing, preferably within an agency environment
  • Prior experience supporting B2B and enterprise technology clients, ideally across AI, enterprise software, SaaS, cybersecurity, cloud computing, infrastructure, or related technology sectors
  • Proven success securing meaningful media coverage in top-tier business, technology, and industry trade publications
  • Established relationships with technology and business journalists, along with a strong understanding of how to develop stories that resonate with today's media landscape
  • Experience developing and executing media strategies for product announcements, proactive campaigns, executive thought leadership, and corporate storytelling
  • Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts and translate them into compelling narratives
  • Strong understanding of enterprise technology trends, competitive dynamics, and the business challenges facing B2B technology companies
  • Confidence communicating directly with clients, managing expectations, presenting recommendations, and responding thoughtfully to evolving needs
  • Proven ability to independently manage projects, prioritize multiple deadlines, and consistently deliver high-quality work with minimal oversight
  • Experience reviewing work, delegating tasks, and mentoring junior team members, with an interest in developing as a people leader

Benefits

  • 401k with match
  • Generous employer contributions toward insurance premiums
  • Paid mental health benefits
  • Paid sabbatical after every 6 years of continuous employment
  • Paid short-term disability and extensive parental leave benefits
  • Archetype Academy, mentorship, and other programs to support career development
  • A transparent, collaborative, and inclusive working culture
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Archetype

Setting the standard for the next generation of global agencies, Archetype partners with category creators and industry leaders to build the world’s most magnetic brands. We are 650 curious and creative individuals in 20 offices around the world that work together knowing that our clients’ success is our success.

Founded in 2019
San Francisco, California, USA
972 employees (212 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$76K/yr – $99K/yr

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
151 (16% of company)
Median Career Experience
3 years
Median Tenure
3.1 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
27.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
44.6%
Direct
43%
Referral
7.9%
Social
3.5%
Paid
0.9%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~997
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PR Senior Account Executive

Archetype · San Francisco, CA · On-site