Associate, Technology

Who We Are

Weber Shandwick is more than a leading global PR agency were an engagement agency and were working in and around the cutting edge of the new media landscape. Were storytellers content creators and we engage people IN the story. Our success is built on a deep commitment to client service and to our people. We embrace creativity and collaboration and we engage stakeholders in new and creative ways to build brands and reputations.

The Weber Shandwick Technology practice is seeking an Associate to join its growing West Coast team.

We are seeking a curious ambitious and detailed-oriented client and media practitioner who is passionate about technology and how its fundamentally transforming the way we live and work. The ideal candidate has experience working on technology (especially B2B tech) media relations/campaigns conducting traditional and social/digital media outreach and developing communications materials. A keen interest in the rapidly evolving media ecosystemacross news creators social feeds and algorithmsis a must.

Primary Responsibilities

• Liaise with clients and assists in client communications including developing and coordinating routine account management materials including timelines activity reports etc.
• Develop communication and media materials and conducts media outreach (social media posts fact sheets pitch emails backgrounders)
• Develop targeted media lists and learn/follow clients priority media: top-tier trade a diverse mix of social influencers etc.
• Draft content to reach consumers and B2B tech buyers through targeted earned owned and paid efforts
• Supports creative ideation and planning on a consistent basis and provides thoughtful recommendations
• Conduct research and media audits independently
• Deliver accurate and timely media monitoring and campaign results reports to reviewer
• Participate in client meetings accurately capture meeting notes next steps
• Proactively contribute to inclusive team culture and consistently display behaviors that support integration

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree
• 1 years Technology and/or PR/Media agency experience (including internships) preferred

Additional Qualifications:

• Interest in technology particularly enterprise technology & AI subsectors
• Stays ahead of shifts in the media ecosystem
• Professional demeanor
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively as well as autonomously
• Can prioritize multiple tasks and manage time in a consistent manner
• Experience with coordinating vendors and external partners
• Some experience of working directly with clients
• Resourceful and effective problem solver
• Experience pitching technology media and securing stories
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite

Salary Range: $52000 USD $55000 USD

Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on among other factors actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employees/applicants background pertinent experience and qualifications.

Weber Shandwick is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Weber Shandwick recruits qualified applicants without regard to race color religion gender age ethnic or national origin protected veteran status physical or mental disability sexual orientation gender identity marital status or citizenship status.

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