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About the Role

Account Executives (AE) are strategic self-starters who lead team initiatives and provide support for junior staff across multiple accounts. They are strong communicators committed to actively developing their account management skills. AEs are proactive and comfortable working in a fast-changing environment where they support all levels of the client team. In this role, you will provide exceptional and consistent work for both the agency and the clients we work with.

Responsibilities

Manage personal assignments and own daily account management
Execute and demonstrate Method’s Concierge Service Delivery Approach to your clients and teams
Execute clear communication and direction of client goals and overall business objectives to the internal and external stakeholders
Maintain day-to-day contact with clients (i.e., daily updates, activity reports, etc.)
Research, outline, write, edit and proofread materials
Manage deadlines and oversee client speaking and award trackers, drafting speaking and awards submissions
Source and write pitches, bylines, and HARO commentary
Develop talking points and staff executive media briefings
Monitor and evaluate a wide range of reporters and publications in order to provide insight on media trends to internal and external stakeholders
Develop media pitches and lead pitching efforts
Build a network of traditional and online media contacts
Provide feedback for junior level staff’s master media lists, news briefs and briefing books
Participate in new business opportunities across multiple industry landscapes
Participate in cross-practice and cross-geographical teams to provide clients and prospects with the most compelling team and proposals
Strengthen your knowledge of the intersection between marketing and PR
Learn how to use social media and analytics effectively for clients
Demonstrate an understanding of the differences in writing styles depending on the outlet, channel and audience
Participate in the new business process including research, audits and proposals
Understand account budget parameters and over-servicing
Record and submit time and expenses on a timely basis
Act as a mentor to junior staff, identify goals and provide guidance and feedback on performance

Requirements

Typically 2 - 4 years’ experience (or equivalent expertise and education) in public relations, communications, marketing and/or related fields, including research, advertising, management consulting, media and publishing
Comfortable working with technology media across industry verticals, pitching stories, and providing targeted outreach to diverse audiences
Interest in pursuing a career in enterprise technology-focused public relations
Able to oversee junior team members and successfully manage junior staff across teams to ensure deadlines and project expectations are communicated and met
Comfort with Google Drive and Google’s suite of tools (e.g., Slides, Docs, Sheets)
Intermediate Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook skills
Excellent time management, project management and organizational skills
Strong written, visual and verbal communication skills

Skills

Public relations
Communications
Marketing
Research
Advertising
Management consulting
Media
Publishing
Technology media
Media pitching
Targeted outreach
Enterprise technology-focused public relations
Team management
Project management
Google Drive
Google Slides
Google Docs
Google Sheets
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Time management
Organizational skills
Written communication
Visual communication
Verbal communication

Location

San Francisco
New York City
Salt Lake City
Boston
Remote (AL, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, MA, NJ, NM, NY, OR, TX, UT, VA, WA)

Work Type

Hybrid
Remote
Full-time

Experience Level

2 - 4 years

Salary/Compensations

$58,000 - $76,000

Benefits

Flexible, hybrid work
Generous Vacation and Wellness Time accruals
Two weeks of full office closure
Paid holidays
2 floating holidays
Cell phone and internet cost reimbursement
Employer paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Employer paid Health Savings Account (HSA)
401K Plan with Employer Match up to 4%
Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Family Leave
$500 annual wellness stipend after 6 months of employment
$1500 professional development stipend after 2 years of employment
4 weeks of paid sabbatical after 5 years of employment
Leadership development and virtual training opportunities

About the Company

A global PR and marketing partner for challenger brands.
We help disruptors, innovators and market leaders go beyond the expectations and standards of their industry - to create narratives that capture the minds of target audiences and generate real impact.
Founded in 2010, Method Communications is an award-winning technology marketing and public relations agency built for challenger brands and today’s most innovative companies.
Our group is united through our core values – relationships, resourcefulness and results.
We support each other to do exceptional work for our clients while also focusing on the health and wellbeing of our families, our communities and ourselves.
We recognize our talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage.
Method encourages and actively supports diversity, equity, and inclusion through its policies and business practices, which include recruitment and hiring, compensation and benefits, career development and advancement, training, pro bono work, community programs, and affinity groups.
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Equal Opportunity

Method is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national or ethnic origin, mental or physical ability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.