Junior Account Executive, B2B Tech PR

Method Communications•Salt Lake City, UT

15h•$50,000 - $67,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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, TrendKite 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
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
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

Benefits

Flexible, remote work
Generous Vacation and Wellness Time accruals
two weeks of full office closure
paid holidays
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 to 4%
Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering three confidential, face-to-face counseling sessions per issue per year
Paid Family Leave
$500 annual wellness stipend after 6 months of employment
$1500 professional development stipend after 2 years of employment
4 weeks of paid sabbatical after 5 years of employment
Leadership development and virtual training opportunities