Nectar Communications

Public Relations Assistant Account Executive, Technology

San Francisco, CA (Hybrid)

$55K/yr – $68K/yrEntry Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 3 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own day-to-day execution across multiple technology-focused client accounts, drive media relations and content production, and shape creative campaigns through proactive outreach, research, and collaboration with account leads.

  • Lead execution across 3–4 tech client accounts
  • Draft pitches, press materials, and social content
  • Collaborate with teams to inform campaigns and track results

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Support day-to-day execution across 3–4 technology-focused client accounts, helping teams deliver exceptional work and meaningful results
  • Draft compelling media pitches, press releases, media alerts, award submissions, and other client-facing content
  • Build and maintain targeted media lists, identifying reporters, publications, podcasts, and emerging platforms relevant to client stories
  • Conduct proactive media outreach, develop relationships with journalists, and support follow-ups that generate meaningful coverage
  • Monitor breaking news, industry trends, and competitor activity to identify timely storytelling opportunities
  • Research emerging technologies, market developments, and cultural conversations to inform creative campaign ideas
  • Track media coverage, compile reporting, and help measure campaign performance against client objectives
  • Prepare briefing documents, talking points, meeting agendas, and other materials that keep clients and teams informed
  • Coordinate interviews, media briefings, speaking opportunities, and award submissions
  • Manage action items, project timelines, and weekly status updates to ensure seamless account execution

Requirements

  • 1–2+ years of preferred experience in public relations, communications, or marketing, including relevant internships
  • Previous experience at a PR or communications agency preferred, particularly supporting B2B technology, enterprise software, AI, or emerging technology brands
  • Strong writing, editing, research, and verbal communication skills, with an ability to translate complex topics into clear, compelling stories
  • Foundational knowledge of media relations, including developing media lists, drafting pitches, and understanding what makes a story newsworthy
  • Genuine curiosity about technology, business, media, and the evolving communications landscape
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
  • A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and willingness to take ownership of assignments
  • Strong collaboration skills, openness to feedback, and enthusiasm for learning from experienced teammates
  • Confidence contributing ideas, asking questions, and communicating with colleagues and clients
  • Familiarity with media monitoring, research, and reporting tools is a plus

Benefits

  • A competitive compensation package, including:
  • 401k with match
  • Generous employer contributions toward insurance premiums
  • Paid mental health benefits
  • Unlimited vacation
  • Paid sabbatical after every 4 years of continuous employment
  • 11 paid holidays plus a paid end-of-year office closure
  • Paid short-term disability and extensive parental leave benefits
  • Cell phone reimbursement
  • and more!

Salaries

Posted range

$55K/yr – $68K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

The middle of this range ($62K) is in line with the median base salary for Public Relations Associate roles in the United States ($60K).

Public Relations Associate median pay in the United States

$60K/yr

Most earn $48K to $64K. Based on 25 salaries, including bonus and equity.

Public Relations Assistant Account Executive, Technology

Nectar Communications · San Francisco, CA · Hybrid