Account Manager - PR

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This is a remote role, required to work in EST hours.

Marketbridge is a leading integrated growth consulting and marketing services firm that accelerates performance from strategy through execution. We combine management consultancy with marketing agency expertise, all backed by marketing science, creative problem‑solving, and technological know‑how.

Our integrated approach brings together teams, technology, data, strategies, processes, and plans to fuel sustainable revenue growth and build deeper, more resonant customer relationships. With a team of 300 professionals across global locations including Boston, D.C., London, and Canada, Marketbridge partners with over 150 clients worldwide, including Amazon Web Services, AMD, Met Life, Elevance, Flex and CERN.

We’re looking for a talented Account Manager with a hunger and the relationships to drive high‑quality media coverage in the tech press and beyond. At Marketbridge, we focus on more than brand messaging; we dive right in to work with media to share how our clients are making a difference across the tech world from the startup to billion‑dollar unicorn company stage.

We’ve driven earned media coverage for some of the biggest names in tech—from fund raises to product launches, we want to hear all about your experience on how you make that happen. The ideal candidate has extensive experience working with the best and brightest B2B enterprise tech clients in industries like cybersecurity, healthcare, AI, data, cloud, networking, SaaS and supply chain. This is an opportunity for an independent self‑starter who can easily adapt and thrive in a fast‑paced, team‑based environment.

• Manages day‑to‑day execution across 4–5 accounts while supporting account leads to ensure programs align with client goals and deliver results.
• Independently manages one daily news scan while reviewing scans from AEs/SAEs for feedback and response opportunities, and leads at least one program per account (e.g., speaking, awards, social, content).
• Develops tactical PR plans for launches, funding, or initiatives, and ensures messaging consistency across awards, speaking, and editorial campaigns.
• Secures 2+ monthly media opportunities per client, focusing outreach on mid‑to top‑tier business, vertical, and broadcast publications.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the broader media landscape and news agenda as it relates to clients’ business and shares relevant insights with the team (and with the client, when appropriate) to inform strategy and action.
• Demonstrates substantial industry and competitive landscape knowledge to identify and share relevant news items with internal teams.
• Leads weekly client calls, surfaces new ideas, and delivers insights that position PR as a strategic growth driver and regularly shares client‑related updates with VPs and Directors to ensure visibility and alignment.
• Oversees implementation of PR plans and ensures alignment with performance KPIs, adjusting strategies based on client feedback and program outcomes.
• Mentors Account Executives or interns, conducting informal performance check‑ins and guiding their development with regular feedback.
• Ensures team efficiency and quality by promoting clear communication, strong task delegation, and accountability across projects.
• Leads 1 internal skill‑building session per year, sharing best practices in writing, media outreach, and PR program execution.
• Supports early‑stage pitch development by researching potential clients, compiling relevant materials, and preparing messaging frameworks.
• Attends two local industry/networking events annually (when applicable) and contributes to talent pipeline initiatives or recruiting efforts as needed.

• Minimum of 3–4 years of PR experience either in an agency setting or corporate environment.
• Previous technology PR experience required, B2B tech preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in a communications, journalism or adjacent field.
• Strong comfort level in a client‑facing role; manage and lead client status calls and thought leadership brainstorms.
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