Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Codeword is a communication agency that helps brands create breakthrough comms, content, and community experiences. The Senior Account Executive co-pilots accounts with account leads, leading creative work and supporting the generation of innovative ideas while managing media relations and client interactions.
Responsibilities
- Day-to-day PR program execution on a maximum of 6 accounts, including media relations, supporting the account lead, mentoring junior talent, client relations, and reporting
- PR strategy and creative campaign building support for your clients, alongside a dedicated resource from our Strategy team, day-to-day account leads and a S/VP
- Supporting with building industry-leading reports on PR program ROI with our Insights & Analytics team
- Scoring high-impact, top-tier media placements for your clients across all media verticals and mediums
- Supporting your account teams in building lasting relationships with clients
- Bringing creative ideas to your clients outside of traditional PR, utilizing Codeword’s full-service capabilities
- Nurturing and motivating up-and-coming talent through mentorship
- Explaining complex tech and industry-changing ideas to journalists in three sentences or less
- Participate in media training sessions and interviews
- Utilizing your writing skills to craft thoughtful content and communications for and with clients and media
Skills
- 3+ years of experience
- A passionate storyteller and trendspotter
- Motivated, enthusiastic self-starter able to complete tasks with some support from your account leads, which also means you're both ambitious and flexible
- You're excited about building first-name-basis relationships with press, influencers and analysts across B2B and/or B2C tech
- You're an executor that loves to take the first stab at writing, pitching or creative ideating
- You know how to ask the right questions, find answers out yourself, and present the problem with some recommendations
- Previous experience in the tech (B2B or B2C) and startup worlds is critical
- A deep understanding of the shifting earned media landscape and how to measure the value of a PR win
- An energetic and nimble self-starter that's comfortable with shifting timelines and priorities
- The right candidate doesn't shy away from giving or receiving feedback (even to managers), shooting their shot with a crazy idea, or being a media relations advisor to senior executives
Benefits
- Flexible work hours
- Minimum 20 days paid vacation annually
- 401k + financial wellness support
- Health Insurance (medical, dental, life, pet, mental health services)
- Home office allowance
- Bi-annual Wellness Credits
- Monthly Technology Credit (to offset internet / phone costs)
- Comprehensive Parental Leave Policy
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