Public Relations Junior Account Executive

Overview

B2B Tech Public Relations | Method Communications

This hybrid role requires an in-office presence at our New York City location for a minimum of two days per week. Candidates should be based within commuting distance of the NYC office or be able to relocate.

The Opportunity

Junior account executives (JAEs) play an integral role across multiple client accounts and provide guidance for public relations associates (PRAs) and graduate associates (GAs). JAEs are hands-on team members with a strong understanding of the fundamentals of public relations. They are also strong communicators committed to actively developing their account management skills. In this role, you will provide exceptional and consistent work for both the agency and the clients we work with.

Account Support

• Provide daily support for SAEs and AEs across all client accounts
• Execute and demonstrate Method’s Concierge Service Delivery Approach to your 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 a wide range of reporters and publications in order to provide insight on media trends to internal and external stakeholders
• Create coverage reports, develop media pitches and contribute to pitching efforts
• Oversee daily/weekly media reports for clients
• Work with Cision, Trend Kite 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

Business Development and Marketing Support

• Participate in new business opportunities across multiple industry landscapes
• Develop personal leadership skills and demonstrate PR knowledge
• Discover what tools are available, what Method has to offer
• Strengthen your knowledge of the intersection between marketing and PR
• Learn how to use social media and analytics effectively for clients

Agency Engagement

• 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

• Typically 1 - 3 years experience in agency and/or in-house communications or marketing teams experience, 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

Relationships are paramount to life at Method, and we invest heavily in building and maintaining relationships with clients, journalists and each other. We work hard to deliver incredible results for our clients. We encourage new ideas, and we always celebrate wins together – both for clients and our teams.

Method is made up of an award-winning team. Not only does the agency win awards, our people are consistently recognized for their excellence. We believe that begins with the recognition they get internally. Our leadership invests significant resources into employee mental health, well-being, education and development — and we praise outstanding performance regularly.

• Generous Vacation and Wellness Time accruals, two weeks of full office closure, paid holidays, and 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…