Account Executive
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USD 65000 - 86000
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Job Description
The role
We are looking for a skilled communications professional to join our US team as an Account Executive. Account Executives (AEs) are responsible for driving the implementation of PR campaigns and achieving results for clients as agreed upon with more senior team members. The AE interfaces with client contacts as well as media relations contacts/press on a day-to-day basis and regularly drafts client press or public-facing communications/content while maintaining insights and gaining understanding of industry trends competitors and other macro-factors through research and media monitoring. The AE will ideally be entrusted with responding to client needs & questions independently (or with limited oversight) while beginning to forge relationships with press contacts and assisting in new business pitches.
At a minimum...
- Serves as day-to-day support team member on multiple client accounts
- Responsible for executing and/or overseeing a variety of client program activities including research media monitoring and establishing relevant relationships on behalf of clients (including advocacy and earned and social media contacts when appropriate)
- 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
- Liaison with company partners and vendors on client projects and/or organizes logistics in coordination with the admin/support staff
- Manages comprehensive projects and/or events including logistics timetables and deadlines
- Provides creative input in developing client strategy documents
- Identifying communication trends and educating/informing clients and agency colleagues and partners on changes and trends
- Leveraging clients extensive data to conceive and drive stories apart from traditional news milestones
- Overseeing and reinforcing consistent adherence to media management processes: media lists coverage monitoring and industry coverage trends.
- Maintaining and growing client relationships by contributing to the development and implementation of communication strategies executing on projects (leading where appropriate)
- Modeling agency values mentoring and coaching colleagues and junior staff on agency best practices and successful engagement with your influencers
What Youll Need:
- 2-3 years of experience in Public Relations Communications or marketing
- Strong writing editing research and verbal communication skills
- High attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple priorities with grace
- Positive energy a collaborative spirit and a willingness to roll up your sleeves
- Passion for technology media and the evolving communications landscape
- A bachelors degree in communications journalism marketing or related field
- A sense of humorand the grit to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to work 2 days/week from one of our office hubs (San Francisco or New York)
Why Outcast:
A competitive compensation package including:
- Annual salary range of $ DOE
- 401k with match
- Generous employer contributions toward insurance premiums
- Paid mental health benefits
- Unlimited vacation
- 11 paid holidays plus a paid end-of-year office closure
- Paid short-term disability and extensive parental leave benefits
- Cell phone reimbursement
Outcast is a strategic communications agency that helps startups and established brands shape the future through creative storytelling and data-driven strategies. With expertise across earned owned and paid media we offer services like media relations thought leadership and content development. Our US and UK hubs enable global support strengthened by our joint venture as Marker Collective and as part of the Next15 Group. We provide counsel thats impactful not just convenient guiding clients through tough challenges as dedicated partners and truth-tellers. Our valuescentered on inclusivity innovation and partnershipdrive results for brands at every stage of growth. Connect with us at to explore how we can shape your brands future.
Outcast is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a workplace where inclusivity creativity and innovation thrive. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race color national origin sex gender identity sexual orientation age disability religion veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Employment Type
Full Time
