Account Executive, Corporate Communications

We. Communications•New York City, NY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Account Executive, you will support communications strategies and media engagement for Microsoft's business. The role includes coordinating day-to-day client needs, supporting PR campaigns and media relations, and producing news analysis, reports, and communications materials. The ideal candidate is proactive and detail-oriented, with strong writing and analytical skills, an interest in growing client and media-relations experience, and a passion for helping organizations communicate clearly in important moments.

Requirements

2–3 years of experience in integrated communications or public relations, preferably in an agency setting and/or within an applicable industry.
Understanding of communications workflows.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Experience using AI tools such as Copilot.
Strong attention to detail and writing skills; familiarity with AP style.
Ability to organize information and turn it into clear, concise content for different audiences.
Proactive, dependable approach and willingness to take ownership of assigned tasks.
Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment with tight deadlines, shifting priorities, and multitasking.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Experience working with colleagues or clients across multiple locations.

Nice To Haves

Strong customer service mindset and ability to build positive, professional relationships with clients and team members.
Interest in media relations and willingness to learn reporter research, outreach, and pitching.
Interest in news and the role of media.

Responsibilities

Support media cycles for corporate issues and company news announcements by monitoring developments, gathering inputs, updating trackers, and helping execute responses in fast-paced environments.
Monitor media coverage, industry trends, competitive activity, and emerging issues; summarize developments and help identify implications for clients and teams.
Support day-to-day client and internal team needs by preparing updates, tracking action items, coordinating follow-ups, and keeping workstreams on schedule.
Coordinate with client, agency, and partner teams to gather information, organize inputs, confirm next steps, and support program execution.
Develop relationships with reporters, industry influencers, and content creators by maintaining media lists and supporting outreach.
Participate in planning sessions and brainstorms by contributing research, observations, and ideas for storytelling and audience engagement.
Ask thoughtful questions, form a point of view, and manage multi-step tasks and projects; proactively move work forward.
Stay open to constructive feedback and coaching and implement it.
Model agency values and contribute experience through mentoring and team camaraderie.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Pretax accounts including HSA with company match, Medical FSA, and Dependent Care FSA.
Paid time off, holidays, Annual Wellness Break, Summer Fridays, and personal days.
Short- and long-term disability coverage, paid by the company.
Parental leave of up to 12 weeks for birthing and non-birthing parents.
Caregiver leave of up to 2 weeks to help an eligible family member with a serious health condition.
Community engagement leave of up to 24 hours.
Bi-annual wellness credits of up to $300 per year.
Support with home office equipment.
Monthly technology credit to offset internet and phone costs.
401(k) Traditional and Roth options with company match.
Learning and development programs.