Public Relations Senior Account Executive, Technology

Nectar Communications•New York, NY

20h•$79,000 - $94,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Nectar is seeking a Senior Account Executive to lead meaningful communications work for technology companies, including clients in AI, enterprise, cloud, and consumer technology. The role involves owning day-to-day execution across several client accounts, developing proactive media relations strategies, delivering high-quality storytelling, and serving as a trusted client contact. The Senior Account Executive will manage projects from kickoff through execution, identify timely story opportunities, support executive visibility, and translate complex technology topics into clear narratives. They will also collaborate on integrated campaigns, contribute to strategic planning and new business pitches, monitor industry and media developments, and support the growth of junior teammates. The ideal candidate is curious about media and technology, including AI, and brings strong writing, relationship-building, organization, and client communication skills. Nectar describes its workplace as inclusive, collaborative, high-performing, and committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. The position requires working two days per week from the San Francisco or New York office.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience in public relations, communications, or integrated marketing is preferred.
Demonstrated success securing meaningful media coverage and building lasting relationships with journalists.
Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills, including the ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
Experience developing media strategies and executing campaigns for product announcements, proactive storytelling, and executive thought leadership.
Confidence communicating directly with clients, managing expectations, and providing thoughtful recommendations.
Ability to independently manage multiple projects, prioritize competing deadlines, and deliver high-quality work.
Strong understanding of the evolving media landscape, emerging technology trends, and stories shaping business and culture.
A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and willingness to take ownership of challenges.
Collaborative spirit, intellectual curiosity, and confidence contributing fresh ideas.
Willingness to work two days per week from the San Francisco or New York office.

Nice To Haves

Agency experience, particularly with technology clients in B2B, enterprise software, AI, cloud, or emerging technology, is strongly preferred.
Experience supporting or mentoring junior teammates and interest in helping others develop.
Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing, or a related field is preferred; equivalent professional experience is also accepted.

Responsibilities

Own day-to-day execution across 3–4 technology-focused client accounts, keeping programs on track, on strategy, and focused on meaningful results.
Develop and execute proactive media relations strategies to secure high-quality coverage in business, technology, and industry publications.
Build and maintain relationships with reporters, editors, producers, and other influential media voices.
Draft and refine media pitches, press releases, bylines, executive briefing documents, and thought leadership content.
Identify timely newsjacking opportunities, emerging industry narratives, and creative story angles.
Serve as a trusted day-to-day client contact, providing recommendations, proactive updates, and clear communication.
Manage projects from kickoff through execution, including timelines, deliverables, and coordination across account teams.
Support executive visibility programs, including media briefings, speaking opportunities, awards, and thought leadership initiatives.
Translate complex technology topics, including AI and enterprise innovation, into accessible stories for diverse audiences.
Collaborate on integrated campaigns across earned, owned, and social channels.
Monitor industry trends, competitive activity, and media coverage to identify insights and opportunities.
Review junior teammates' work and provide constructive feedback to strengthen their writing, research, and media relations skills.
Contribute creative thinking and strategic recommendations to client planning, brainstorms, and new business pitches.
Identify challenges proactively, communicate solutions, and maintain a high standard of client service.
Champion the use of AI tools and emerging technology to improve writing, research, media intelligence, and content production efficiency while maintaining accuracy and editorial judgment.