Account Executive, Microsoft

We. Communications•New York City, NY

2d•$60,000 - $68,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Account Executive, you’ll play a key role in assessing and influencing media narratives by monitoring news, analyzing coverage, and crafting compelling story pitches for Microsoft’s research and innovation communications team. You’ll collaborate closely with team members to support news announcements and thought leadership campaigns tied to cutting-edge AI, emerging technology, science and health, and societal impact/safety – while gaining hands-on experience providing client counsel and project management.

Requirements

2-3 years of experience in PR, communications, or journalism, preferably in an agency setting and/or within the high-tech industry
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 Office suite (particularly Outlook, Copilot, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint and Excel)
Strong analytical writing skills
Experience with written and developed materials, including integrated communication plans, press releases, pitches, and social media content highly desirable

Nice To Haves

Strong interest and curiosity in the development of technology, AI, and innovation, and the role they play in our lives
Understand Microsoft’s role in the tech, business, and AI ecosystem
Comfortable with integrated communication principles
Understand the role of the media
Interest in developing integrated communications skills incorporating digital and social media
High level of initiative
Desire to be an engaged, accessible member of a dynamic office and broader global agency community
Customer service orientation is a must
Job pressure may exist from requirement of handling multiple tasks
Experience working globally or with colleagues in multiple locations
Fast-paced team environment (frequent tight deadlines, multitasking)
Strong presentation and consulting skills along with the ability to read, write and speak English
May need to work more than 40 hours per week on occasion
Ability to lift up to 25

Responsibilities

Identify and track news cycles, competitor moves, and topics that key media, influencers, and content creators are focused on.
Identify communications and storytelling trends to educate/inform clients and agency colleagues on shifts and opportunities.
Curate media and creator target lists.
Internalize which outlets and channels are eager to include clients’ news and thought leadership in their coverage, fostering relationships and opportunities overtime.
Contribute to the creation of PR materials including communications plans, story ideas and pitch materials, briefing documents for spokespeople, frequently asked question resources, and more.
Monitor and produce coverage reports about the outcomes/impact of the communications and storytelling actions the agency executed with clients.
Come ready to ask thoughtful questions, form a point of view, and manage multi-step tasks and projects.
Be proactive to move work forward.
Practice a “learn it all” mindset where you are open to and implement constructive feedback and coaching.
Model agency values.
Share your experience through mentoring and team camaraderie.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage
Pretax accounts including HSA (company match), Medical & Dependent Care FSA
Generous time off including PTO, Holidays, Annual Wellness Break, Summer Fridays and Personal Days
Short & Long-Term Disability, paid by company
Parental Leave, up to 12 weeks for birthing and non-birthing parent
Caregiver Leave, up to 2 weeks to help eligible family member with serious health condition
Community Engagement, up to 24 hours
Bi-annual Wellness Credits, up to $300 per year
Support with home office equipment
Monthly Technology Credit (to offset internet / phone costs)
401(k) Traditional and Roth options with company match
Learning and Development Programs for our employees