Sparkpr ยท 5 days ago
Public Relations Account Executive (Emerging Tech / AI)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
$50K/yr - $65K/yrSparkpr is a public relations agency specializing in technology-focused and innovation-minded companies. They are looking for a proactive Public Relations Account Executive to drive outcomes, manage client relationships, and integrate AI tools into their workflow for better media results.
Digital MarketingPublic RelationsSocial Media
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain strong industry relationships with media, analysts, and other influencers
Deliver high-visibility wins for your clients through pitching and securing media opportunities, writing (media pitches, press releases, and speaker submissions) as well as coordinating tours and campaigns
Demonstrate strong strategic skills and the ability to interact effectively with client executives, consistently demonstrating understanding of client business, market, and competitive situation
Knowledgeable counsel and make recommendations to clients on matters relating to your programs
Develop strategy and execute action plans to support client announcements and initiatives; display good judgment when making decisions related to client initiatives and accounts
Understand and follow major industry trends affecting clients, the events driving news cycles, and demonstrate the ability to proactively exploit them on behalf of clients
Effectively coordinate and work both up and down within teams
Contribute to new business pitches through research, brainstorming and program creation; effectively present at new business meetings and pitches as appropriate
Actively manage productivity and find ways to make tangible agency contributions
Manage junior staff and consultants on project deliverables
Track client billable time daily
Other duties may be assigned from time to time
Qualification
Required
Develop and maintain strong industry relationships with media, analysts, and other influencers
Deliver high-visibility wins for your clients through pitching and securing media opportunities, writing (media pitches, press releases, and speaker submissions) as well as coordinating tours and campaigns
Demonstrate strong strategic skills and the ability to interact effectively with client executives, consistently demonstrating understanding of client business, market, and competitive situation
Knowledgeable counsel and make recommendations to clients on matters relating to your programs
Develop strategy and execute action plans to support client announcements and initiatives; display good judgment when making decisions related to client initiatives and accounts
Understand and follow major industry trends affecting clients, the events driving news cycles, and demonstrate the ability to proactively exploit them on behalf of clients
Effectively coordinate and work both up and down within teams
Contribute to new business pitches through research, brainstorming and program creation; effectively present at new business meetings and pitches as appropriate
Actively manage productivity and find ways to make tangible agency contributions
Manage junior staff and consultants on project deliverables
Track client billable time daily
Proactive and Execution-Oriented: You don't wait to be asked. You spot the need, raise your hand, and follow through. You're known for your ability to get things done quickly and correctly
Resilient and Media-Savvy: You are a coverage catalyst. You are relentless, persuasive, and strategic. You view rejections as a challenge rather than a setback and find creative ways to break through
Energized by Movement: You thrive in fast-paced environments where no two days are the same. You're organized enough to juggle competing priorities and flexible enough to adapt quickly
AI-Driven and Future-Focused: You aren't just aware of AI. You actively use it. You experiment with tools to enhance your work and stay ahead of the curve
Benefits
Remote Work Flexibility
Competitive Paid Vacation Policy
Sparkpr covers 95-100% of health, dental, and vision for our employees.
Company-managed 401K
Flexible Spending Accounts
Monthly cell phone subsidies
Company
Sparkpr
From startups to Fortune 1000, Spark specializes in helping innovation-minded companies transform their brands through PR & marketing.
Founded in 1999
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Alan Soucy
Chairman Emeritus and Board Member
Donna Sokolsky Burke
Founder, Board Member, CCO
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