Touchdown PR - a Ruder Finn company · 1 week ago
Account Executive
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expTouchdown PR, a Ruder Finn company, is seeking a highly motivated Account Executive for its expanding Austin, TX office. The role involves supporting a diverse portfolio of B2B technology accounts in sectors such as cybersecurity, cloud computing, SaaS, and AI, while developing strong client relationships and executing media relations efforts.
AdvertisingArtificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud StorageCyber SecurityData StoragePublic RelationsSecurity
Hiring Manager
Crystal Overall
Responsibilities
Act as a client contact; continually foster client-agency relationship to build trust and become a valuable resource to clients
Conduct media relations efforts, including thorough media monitoring, proactively flagging relevant trends and articles, developing media lists, pulling analysis reports using tools such as Cision, Google Alerts, etc., and conducting media outreach
Identify media contacts in technology and business outlets, build relationships and secure coverage
Effectively develop full range of written materials including press releases, byline articles, client correspondence and reports
Write, edit, and proofread high-quality content including press releases, social media and blog posts, pitch letters, fact sheets, presentations, and client correspondence
Solid understanding of client business and their competitive environments, including business strategy, products and services, key customers and competitors
Support daily interaction with clients and prospects, work collaboratively with team members to achieve client objectives, help develop strategic recommendations, anticipate challenges and ensure deadline and budget are met
Qualification
Required
1+ years of experience within the PR, Communications, Media or Technology industry
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing or a related field
Excellent writing, verbal and presentation skills with the ability to speak with high-level executives internally and externally
Detail-oriented, organized and dedicated; proactive and enthusiastic with an ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines; a self-starter
Display and encourage creativity and innovation in self and others
Strong experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Benefits
Health, Dental, Vision, company paid Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
401k (match) plan
Monthly allowance for cell phone, office equipment, etc.
Generous PTO policy with paid maternity/paternity leave
Professional learning and development opportunities
Workplace flexibility
On-site and off-site social gatherings
Company
Touchdown PR - a Ruder Finn company
International, award-winning PR agency with 110+ staff operating in the USA, Europe, and APAC and ANZ serving innovative and high-growth global B2B and enterprise technology brands.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-11-07Acquired
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