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Edelman · 19 hours ago

Senior Account Executive, Technology PR

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$60K/yr - $80K/yr

2+ years exp

Edelman is a leading communications firm seeking a Senior Account Executive to support two large technology clients. The role involves managing client communications, providing strategic media counsel, and developing executive communications programs while fostering team collaboration and mentorship.

AdvertisingAdvertising PlatformsAnalyticsBrand MarketingCMSContent MarketingCRMMarketingPublic Relations

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Responsibilities

Serving as the day-to-day client lead for key workstreams, managing ongoing communications, ensuring strong client service, and overseeing delivery of high-quality work

Monitoring and flagging client, competitor, and industry coverage, developing media coverage reports, and tracking major media moves

Providing strategic counsel on media strategy, narrative development, industry issues, and emerging technology trends such as AI, cloud, cybersecurity, and digital transformation

Supporting executive communications programs by developing leadership narratives, messaging platforms, and thought leadership content for senior executives

Developing briefing materials for executive interviews, including schedules, messaging, and reporter backgrounds

Researching, writing, editing, and reviewing press materials such as press releases, pitches, briefing documents, fact sheets, contributed articles, and client correspondence

Cultivating and leveraging media relationships while guiding and supporting proactive outreach by the broader team

Mentoring junior team members through clear direction, feedback, and professional development

Participating in team-wide and client-facing brainstorms on announcement planning, media strategy, and message development

Maintaining a strong understanding of key client information—including business strategy, industry context, products, and competitive landscape—to inform program recommendations

Advising clients on emerging industry trends and proactively recommending narrative pivots or media opportunities

Coordinating with internal account teams across projects to maintain clarity around roles, timelines, priorities, and workflows

Qualification

Media relationsExecutive communicationsTechnology PRAI knowledgeIntegrated communicationsPress materials writingMS Office proficiencyOrganizational skillsCollaborationMentoringProblem solvingCommunication skillsAdaptability

Required

2+ years of experience in Communications, PR, Marketing, Journalism, or related fields, ideally supporting enterprise technology clients

A bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, flexible environment and manage multiple workstreams with a sense of urgency

Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively and enjoy mentoring team members

Eagerness to take on greater ownership in client leadership and team management

Ability to build and nurture media relationships and craft compelling story angles

Passion for emerging technologies—especially AI—and how they shape the media landscape

Understanding of the evolving media relations ecosystem, including digital, social, Substacks, newsletters, and research platforms, and know how to leverage them effectively

Enjoyment of working on global business and collaborating across regions

Experience in executive communications and confidence in advising senior leaders on messaging, thought leadership, and public positioning

Preferred

Highly curious about technology, news, and people

A team player – collaborative and participatory with a diverse cross-section of stakeholders and clients

Strong interpersonal, organizational, and written and oral communication skills

Demonstrated understanding of the enterprise technology and AI industry and principles of integrated communications marketing

Knowledge of tech industry landscape and top tech journalists, outlets, influencers

Ability to use social media platforms for storymining and industry trendspotting

Ability to adapt to new conditions, deadlines and assignments

Strong work ethic and follow-through, and the desire to provide high quality work to clients and teams

Pragmatic attitude with problem solving capabilities, with confidence to proactively share your ideas

Solid knowledge of the MS Office suite

Comfortable with using AI tools like ChatGPT to enhance content development, research, and workflow efficiency; comfortable exploring emerging technologies to uplevel work and drive smarter results

Strong grasp of the AI and enterprise software landscape, with the ability to translate technical concepts into compelling communications

Demonstrated ability to work under tight deadlines while maintaining quality and accuracy

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance

Vision

401K

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Travel assistance

Wellness programing

Company

Edelman

Glassdoor3.7

Edelman, a public relations firm, offers analysis, advertising, marketing, branding, and content and strategy management services.

Founded in 1952

New York, New York, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.edelman.com

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