Public Relations Assistant Account Executive, Technology

Nectar Communications•New York, NY

1d•$55,000 - $68,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Nectar is hiring an ambitious, curious, and high-performing Assistant Account Executive to join its communications team and support technology clients. The role works alongside experienced communications professionals to execute creative, high-impact campaigns, strengthen media relations skills, build client relationships, and contribute to client success. The position supports day-to-day work across three to four technology-focused accounts in a fast-moving, collaborative environment. Employees are expected to work two days per week from Nectar’s San Francisco or New York office.

Requirements

Strong writing, editing, research, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex topics into clear, compelling stories.
Foundational knowledge of media relations, including media-list development, pitch drafting, and understanding newsworthiness.
Curiosity about technology, business, media, and the evolving communications landscape.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and willingness to take ownership of assignments.
Strong collaboration skills, openness to feedback, and enthusiasm for learning.
Confidence contributing ideas, asking questions, and communicating with colleagues and clients.
Willingness to work two days per week from the San Francisco or New York office.

Nice To Haves

One to two or more years of experience in public relations, communications, or marketing, including relevant internships.
Previous experience at a PR or communications agency, particularly supporting B2B technology, enterprise software, AI, or emerging technology brands.
Familiarity with media monitoring, research, and reporting tools.
Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

Support day-to-day execution across three to four technology-focused client accounts.
Draft media pitches, press releases, media alerts, award submissions, and other client-facing content.
Build and maintain targeted media lists covering reporters, publications, podcasts, and emerging platforms.
Conduct proactive media outreach, develop journalist relationships, and follow up to generate coverage.
Monitor breaking news, industry trends, and competitor activity to identify storytelling opportunities.
Research emerging technologies, market developments, and cultural conversations to inform campaign ideas.
Track media coverage, compile reports, and help measure campaign performance against client objectives.
Prepare briefing documents, talking points, meeting agendas, and other client and team materials.
Coordinate interviews, media briefings, speaking opportunities, and award submissions.
Manage action items, project timelines, and weekly status updates.
Draft social media content and support storytelling across earned, owned, and digital channels.
Contribute ideas to brainstorms, creative campaigns, and new business opportunities.
Collaborate with account leads and teammates, communicate updates, and flag challenges proactively.
Participate in internal training and professional development opportunities.
Use AI tools and emerging technology to improve writing, research, media intelligence, and content-production efficiency while maintaining accuracy and quality.