Assistant Account Executive, Technology

Your responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring and flagging coverage across client, competitor, and industry news, in addition to developing media coverage reports and flagging major media moves across the industry 
• Conducting background research, compiling, and analyzing media or competitor coverage  
• Providing client service and cross-team support by attending meetings, preparing agendas and recaps, taking detailed notes, handling scheduling and logistics, preparing client status and activity reports  
• Developing briefing materials, including schedules, messaging and reporter background, to support media interviews  
• Researching, outlining, writing, editing, and proofreading press materials, specifically press releases, media pitches, interview briefs, fact sheets, client correspondence and other materials 
• Demonstrating an understanding of research techniques, including analysis of media coverage and online conversation (volume and tone), and identification and categorization of various stakeholders, including organization and individuals to be engaged by clients  
• Engaging with media including developing relationships with reporters and influencers on behalf of the client 
• Participating in team-wide and client-facing brainstorms 
• Understanding key client information including business strategy, industry issues, products and services, key customers, and competitors   

You're a great fit if you:

• Are seeking an amazing workplace invested in supporting your growth and development 
• Value a diverse and inclusive work environment, and understand the importance of having a team that can represent all types of voices 
• Thrive in a fast-paced, flexible, ever-changing environment 
• Are detail-oriented with strong organizational and multi-tasking skills, capable of driving results, and working with a sense of urgency 
• Can work independently, as well as collaboratively with a team 
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Want to learn from some of the best and brightest in the industry 
• Are interested in working on a global piece of business  
• Are interested in working on communications for cutting-edge technology, including AI 

Basic Qualifications:

• Demonstrated interest and understanding of the enterprise technology and AI industry and basic principles of integrated communications marketing  
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience 

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 0-6 months internship experience in Communications, Marketing and/or related fields, including research, advertising, management consulting, media or publishing   
• Highly curious – about technology, news, and people 
• A team player – collaborative and participatory with a diverse cross-section of stakeholders and clients 
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and written and oral communication skills 
• Knowledge of tech industry landscape and top tech journalists, outlets, influencers  
• Ability to use social media platforms for storymining and industry trendspotting 
• Ability to adapt to new conditions, deadlines and assignments 
• Strong work ethic and follow-through, and the desire to provide high quality work to clients and teams 
• Pragmatic attitude with problem solving capabilities, with confidence to proactively share your ideas 
• Solid knowledge of the MS Office suite