Tech Public Relations Senior Account Executive
About The Position
Karbo Communications, Inc. is a top-rated Tech PR and marketing agency dedicated to powering rapid results and lasting impact for technology companies. Karbo's Rapid Results Method is driven by awareness, data analytics and delivers unmatched visibility, credibility, authority and measurable ROI. From emerging startups to billion-dollar brands, Karbo's executive-led teams have contributed to the success of some of the world's most innovative companies. We believe people do their best work when they have the opportunity to grow. Karbo provides mentorship to employees, gives people meaningful responsibility, and promotes from within. You will have the opportunity to work closely with experienced leaders, expand your skills, take on greater responsibility, and help shape both client programs and the agency.
Requirements
- Regular placement of companies and products in tech, vertical and business publications.
- A creative mindset, including proactively bringing new ideas for integrated campaigns.
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral) including communicating with clients by phone, email and in person.
- Manage account campaigns and administration.
- Think strategically on everything from planning and programs to pitches, etc.
- Take responsibility for projects and to see them through to completion.
- Flexible with changing priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent project and time management skills.
- Know how to fly alone, but also love being part of a team.
- At least three years of experience successfully placing technology companies and products in trade publications, with business press experience strongly preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Preferably a college graduate with a degree in PR, communications, journalism, marketing, English or related field.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute media relations programs for technology companies and products.
- Regularly pitch technology, vertical, and business media.
- Help identify compelling stories and creative opportunities for clients.
- Manage account campaigns on a daily basis.
- Contribute strategic thinking to client plans, programs, campaigns, and pitches.
- Take ownership of projects from idea through completion.
- Work closely with teammates, clients, and senior agency leaders to solve problems, manage changing priorities, and consistently deliver high-quality work.
- Study client industries, markets, technology, news, and competition and bring those insights to the teams and clients.
- Write content for a variety of purposes including pitches, awards applications, speaking proposals, press releases, blog posts, social copy, byline articles, and case studies.
- Prepare and deliver results reports with analysis.
Benefits
- Generous cash bonuses
- Liberal PTO and flex time
- Additional paid time off
- Paid medical and dental premiums
- A 401K plan
- Paid mobile data plans
- Education support
- Friday afternoons off year-round
- Yearly company offsite
- Quarterly outings (e.g., Giants games, sailing, spa days, wine tasting trips to Napa)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
