Public Relations Associate, B2B Tech
About The Position
Method Communications is seeking a Public Relations Associate (PRA) to join their hybrid team. PRAs are essential members of client account teams, providing guidance to graduate associates and demonstrating a strong understanding of public relations fundamentals. This role requires hands-on involvement, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to developing account management expertise. The PRA will deliver exceptional and consistent work for both the agency and its clients, shadowing PR teams, attending meetings, compiling media databases, and assisting with creative strategy.
Requirements
- Typically 12+ months agency and/or in-house communications or marketing teams experience or the successful completion of an internship, preferably in technology-focused PR
- Interest in pursuing a career in technology-focused public relations
- 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
- Intermediate written, visual and verbal communication skills
Responsibilities
- Provide daily support for JAE, AEs and SAEs across all client accounts
- Execute and demonstrate Method’s Concierge Service Delivery Approach to your clients and teams
- Understand key client information including business strategy, industry issues, products and services, key customers and competitors
- Research, outline, write, edit and proofread materials, including media briefing, 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 stakeholders
- Create coverage reports, build briefing documents, develop media pitches and contribute to pitching efforts
- 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
- Record and submit time and expenses on a timely basis
- Act as a mentor to graduate associates, identify goals and provide guidance and feedback on performance
Benefits
- Flexible, hybrid 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
