Senior Public Relations Account Executive

Responsibilities

• Senior Account Executives are the hub of all activity on their accounts. They have day-to-day responsibility for keeping things running smoothly, ensuring deadlines are met and overseeing junior team members.
• Visibility into every program on several tech accounts, including ownership and deliverables
• Solid media relations skills and the ability to deliver high-visibility wins for your clients – activities that include pitching and securing media opportunities, writing (media pitches, press releases and speaker submissions) as well as coordinating tours and campaigns
• Strong strategic skills and ability to interact effectively with client executives, consistently demonstrating understanding of client business, market and competitive situation
• Knowledge of major industry trends affecting clients, the events driving news cycles and ability to proactively exploit them on behalf of clients
• Ability to effectively coordinate and work both up and down within teams
• Contribute to new business pitches through research, brainstorming and program creation
• Effectively present at new business meetings and pitches
• Actively manage productivity and find ways to make tangible agency contributions
• Track non-billable and client billable time daily

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional experience in public relations or communications-related field
• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, English or communications-related field
• Solid relationships with press, and a proven track record of great coverage
• Ability to multi-task and manage projects from start to finish
• Creative and a self-starter
• Strong writing skills – able to develop great pitches, press releases, PR plans, etc., and be able to deliver client ready material

Benefits

• Remote Work Flexibility
• State of the Art Apple Computers and Remote Workplace setup!
• Competitive Trimester Bonus Program
• Flexible Paid Vacation Policy (We respect your need to unplug!)
• Spark PR covers 95-100% of health, dental, and vision for our employees
• You can also count on a company-managed 401K, Flexible Spending Accounts, and monthly cell phone subsidy.