4004: US Media Relations

Accenture•Boston, NY

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Americas team supports U.S. media outreach for Accenture by leveraging thought leadership, proprietary research, and client announcements. The team collaborates closely with global media colleagues to find enterprise-wide stories and tailor them for regional and national audiences. Team members bring fresh ideas to amplify global announcements and research while identifying and advancing U.S.-based client stories. They also proactively seek out new angles to promote the business. Through high quality writing, editing, and media engagement, the team drives visibility for Accenture’s business priorities and upholds the highest editorial standards. This role requires an enterprising communications professional with strong experience engaging top-tier media and delivering earned media outcomes. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated marketing or communications specialist with exceptional writing skills, sharp editorial judgment, and the ability to translate complex topics into clear, compelling narratives. The person thinks outside the box in how to engage media mapped to the audiences we are trying to influence.

Requirements

Minimum 6 years of experience in marketing, communications, or journalism.
Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
Experience within a large, global organization strongly preferred.
Proven ability to communicate complex information and develop compelling external messaging.
Demonstrated success securing earned media coverage.
Strong editorial judgment with attention to detail and quality consistency.
Deep understanding of strategic messaging, executive communications, and AP style.
Proven ability to develop external content including media materials, talking points, social content, and event messaging.
Experience ghostwriting for senior leaders.
Strong strategic and analytical thinking with the ability to craft clear, compelling positions.
Excellent organizational and project management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across functions and geographies.
Experience in integrated communications, including digital platforms (web, mobile, social) and content strategy.
Ability to work at pace and adapt to shifting priorities and timelines.

Nice To Haves

Flexibility to support global teams and participate in meetings across time zones.

Responsibilities

Leverage thought leadership, proprietary research, and client announcements to identify and shape compelling stories that capture both journalists’ attention and appeal to our target readers.
Collaborate with global media colleagues to distill enterprise narratives into tailored regional and national storylines.
Develop innovative approaches to amplify global announcements and research across U.S. media.
Identify, develop, and promote U.S.-based client stories for external announcement.
Write and edit high-quality content aligned to Accenture’s voice, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and consistency.
Pitch stories to top-tier media, as well as new influential outlets and platforms, to drive visibility and support business priorities.
Interview subject matter experts across services, corporate functions, and global programs to inform messaging.
Lead interview coordination, including spokesperson prep, journalist engagement, and live interview support.
Translate complex and technical concepts into clear, accessible language.
Identify connections across initiatives to develop integrated, enterprise-wide narratives.
Partner with global media, industry analysts, marketing teams, and business leaders to create content and respond to media and analyst inquiries.
Manage multiple priorities and timelines in a fast-paced, global environment.
Uphold Accenture’s editorial standards and ensure adherence to the company style guide.