Senior Account Executive, Technology PR

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Our Technology practice sits at the nexus point of innovative, integrated campaigns for technologies that impact consumers, society, and our way of life. We’re looking for communicators that are passionate about telling deep, impactful stories at this intersection, using creativity, analytics, and media relations skills to move conversations forward in a meaningful way. 

We are looking for a Senior Account Executive (SAE) to join our growing team to help us realize this vision and drive our industry forward. A great SAE for the Edelman Technology team is someone who understands the technology sector, knows how to reach a variety of media audiences, and has an appetite to own and drive the kinds of integrated communications marketing campaigns that showcase the true innovation power of leading global brands.

This SAE will be an integral part of global team supporting one of Edelman’s largest and longest-running clients. We’re looking for someone to drive out-of-the-box thinking in the era of rapid tech acceleration. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team and build a portfolio that spans your interests and passions.

About You:

You are highly proficient and enthusiastic about all aspects of integrated communications. You’re an excellent writer, trend spotter, avid news consumer, and creative brainstormer. You have a track record of successfully pitching top-tier media. Ideally, you have experience with events, and you’re eager to come up with new ways to engage consumers on behalf of leading brands. You’re an energetic team player with a desire to work across disciplines to drive projects forward.

You will supervise the work of team members at more junior levels, and help coach them to master skills and learn to navigate the ever-evolving media landscape. You’ll also be a go-to deputy for team leads, supporting the development of the most important strategies and projects. You will be crucial to the team’s success day-to-day, from keeping all deliverables on track to helping bring game-changing strategies to life. 

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the creation of communications plans and launch strategies
• Provide client service, attend meetings, handle scheduling logistics, ensure processes are followed
• Research, compile, and analyze the media landscape, keeping a pulse on the right influencers and outlets to advance the reputation of our clients
• Write, edit, and proofread materials including media alerts, coverage reports, press releases, product and executive messaging, pitches and more
• Assist in message development
• Participate in new business processes including research, audits, and proposal development
• Supervise junior staff by motivating, coaching, and consistently providing feedback
• Drive weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting for clients

Basic Qualifications:

• At least two years of full-time experience in communications, preferably in an agency setting
• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (public relations, communications, English, journalism, advertising, business) or equivalent work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent writing skills with the ability to adapt to an array of audiences including B2B, media, and internal stakeholders
• Have relationships with tech, business, and lifestyle media (relationships with tech YouTubers a plus) and proven success with pitching
• Have an understanding of and interest in the current technology industry landscape
• Knowledge of consumer AI trends
• Keen interest and high awareness of current events and pop culture
• Have proven experience ensuring work quality and deadline adherence
• Ability to collaborate with a large team, managing up and down
• Have participated in the research, planning, and development of successful communications campaigns (events experience a plus)
• Willingness to travel (within the US and internationally)

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