Public Relations Account Executive

San Francisco, CA (On-site)

$65K/yr – $70K/yrFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Description

SutherlandGold is looking for a skilled communications professional with B2B tech experience to join our team as an Account Executive. Account Executives (AEs) are responsible for driving the implementation of PR campaigns. In this role, you will:

  • Work within a team to execute account activities laddering up to larger plans.
  • Play key role in account activities including media relations, social media, research and client program implementation, etc.
  • Responsible for executing and/or overseeing a variety of client program activities including research, media monitoring, and establishing relevant relationships on behalf of clients
  • Contribute to media program, ensuring overall strategy is executed with an attention to detail and knowledge of client and media landscape.
  • Draft thorough, concise pitches to media for client announcements and pitching efforts.
  • Consistently secure media coverage, interviews and opportunities for clients.
  • Develops drafts of client documents including press releases, Q&As, fact sheets, social media posts, results reports, activity reports, etc. and proofs all documents for thoroughness and accuracy before providing to other team members or client for review
  • Leveraging clients’ extensive data to conceive and drive stories apart from traditional news milestones
  • Point person on client teams for executive speaking and awards; able to organize program and oversee submission process as well as support drafting materials.

What we are looking for in a candidate:

  • 1-3 years of experience in a public relations agency post graduation
  • B2B Tech experience required - cybersecurity, AI, fintech, enterprise
  • Understanding of the B2B tech media landscape
  • Proactive, reliable, responsible and accurate with an attention to detail.
  • Ability to multi-task and manage priorities in a fast-paced and highly collaborative team environment.
  • Ability to adapt to a constantly changing environment and successfully meet multiple daily deadlines.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

It is SutherlandGold’s intent to pay all Team Members competitive wages and salaries that are motivational, fair and equitable. The goal of SG’s compensation program is to be transparent, attract potential employees, meet the needs of all current employees, and encourage Team Members to stay with our organization. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location.

SutherlandGold

Sutherlandgold is a full-service integrated communications agency creating inspired stories for standout brands. We champion the changemakers and empower people to feel, think, and take action. Moving at the speed of your newsfeed requires engaging with the people who matter most to your business. We are people who know people. Our audience-first approach moves people to feel, think and do things differently.

Founded in 2002
San Francisco, California, USA
29 employees (2 in marketing)