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About the Role

Junior account executives (JAEs) provide guidance for public relations associates and graduate associates, offering exceptional and consistent work for both the agency and clients. JAEs are hands-on team members with a strong understanding of public relations fundamentals and are committed to developing their account management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support for SAEs and AEs across all client accounts
• Execute and demonstrate Method’s Concierge Service Delivery Approach to clients and teams
• Research, outline, write, edit and proofread materials, including media briefings, pitch emails, biographies, reports and fact sheets
• Manage deadlines and oversee client speaking and award trackers, drafting speaking and awards submissions
• Monitor and evaluate reporters and publications to provide insight on media trends
• Create coverage reports, develop media pitches and contribute to pitching efforts
• Oversee daily/weekly media reports for clients
• Work with Cision, TrendKite and other media reporting tools
• Coordinate projects and events including inviting media, preparing press kits, attending events, and preparing reports
• Build a network of traditional and online media contacts
• Participate in new business opportunities across multiple industry landscapes
• Develop personal leadership skills and demonstrate PR knowledge
• Discover available tools and Method’s offerings
• Strengthen knowledge of the intersection between marketing and PR
• Learn to use social media and analytics effectively for clients
• Understand account budget parameters and over-servicing
• Record and submit time and expenses on a timely basis
• Act as a mentor to PRA and GAs, identify goals and provide guidance and feedback on performance and help contribute to inter-team cooperation

Requirements

• Typically 1 - 3 years experience in agency and/or in-house communications or marketing teams, preferably with specialized experience in technology-focused PR
• Experience working with news media across industry verticals, pitching stories and/or providing targeted outreach to diverse audiences
• Interest in pursuing a career in technology-focused public relations
• Able to oversee junior team members and successfully manage PRA and GAs across teams to ensure deadlines and project expectations are communicated and met
• Familiarity with Google Drive and Google’s suite of tools (e.g., Slides, Docs, Sheets)
• Basic Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook skills
• Excellent time management, project management and organizational skills
• Strong written, visual and verbal communication skills

Skills

• Public Relations
• Account Management
• Media Relations
• Writing
• Editing
• Proofreading
• Research
• Pitching
• Media Monitoring
• Reporting
• Project Coordination
• Event Coordination
• Networking
• Business Development
• Marketing
• Social Media
• Analytics
• Budget Management
• Mentoring
• Google Drive
• Google Slides
• Google Docs
• Google Sheets
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Time Management
• Project Management
• Organizational Skills
• Communication Skills

Location

• New York City
• San Francisco
• Boston
• Salt Lake City

Work Type

• Hybrid
• Remote

Experience Level

• Junior

Salary/Compensations

• $50,000 - $67,000

Benefits

• Flexible, remote 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, helping disruptors, innovators and market leaders create narratives that capture 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.
• United through core values – relationships, resourcefulness and results.
• Support each other to do exceptional work for clients while focusing on health and wellbeing.
• Recognize talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage.
• Encourage and actively support diversity, equity, and inclusion through policies and business practices.
• Join a Quartz Best Companies For Remote Workers, PRWeek Best Places to work, and PRovoke Small Agency to Work For!

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.