Public Relations Senior Account Executive
About The Position
Sparkpr is seeking a Senior Account Executive to support technology-focused public relations accounts. Senior Account Executives serve as the hub of account activity, managing day-to-day operations, keeping programs on track, meeting deadlines, and overseeing junior team members. The role provides visibility into programs across several technology accounts, with ownership of account deliverables. The position combines media relations, strategic client counsel, team coordination, and business development. The Senior Account Executive develops and pitches media opportunities, writes pitches and press releases, prepares speaker submissions, and coordinates tours and campaigns. They work with client executives, track industry trends and news cycles, contribute to new-business pitches, and manage billable and non-billable time. The position offers remote work flexibility. Spark describes itself as a public relations and integrated marketing agency serving startups and established technology and innovation-focused companies. The stated annual pay range is $70,000 to $80,000; actual compensation may depend on factors including location, experience, qualifications, education, performance, and revenue-based metrics.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of professional experience in public relations or a communications-related field.
- Bachelor’s degree in public relations, English, communications, or a related field.
- Strong press relationships and a proven track record of securing quality coverage.
- Ability to multitask and manage projects from start to finish.
- Creative, self-starting approach.
- Strong writing skills, including the ability to develop pitches, press releases, PR plans, and client-ready materials.
- Solid media relations skills.
- Strong strategic skills and ability to interact effectively with client executives.
Responsibilities
- Own deliverables and maintain visibility into programs across several technology accounts.
- Manage the day-to-day operation of accounts, keep work running smoothly, and ensure deadlines are met.
- Oversee junior team members and coordinate effectively with colleagues at different levels.
- Pitch and secure media opportunities and use media relations to obtain high-visibility client coverage.
- Write media pitches, press releases, and speaker submissions, and coordinate tours and campaigns.
- Interact with client executives and demonstrate an understanding of client businesses, markets, and competitive situations.
- Monitor industry trends and news cycles and proactively identify opportunities for clients.
- Contribute research, brainstorming, and program development to new-business pitches.
- Present effectively at new-business meetings and pitches.
- Manage productivity and identify ways to make tangible contributions to the agency.
- Track non-billable and client-billable time daily.
Benefits
- Remote work flexibility and a fully remote work environment.
- State-of-the-art Apple computers and remote workplace setup.
- Competitive trimester bonus program.
- Flexible paid vacation policy.
- Spark covers 95–100% of employee health, dental, and vision insurance costs.
- Company-managed 401(k).
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Monthly cell phone subsidy.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
