Account Executive B2B Tech

Overview

The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.

Porter Novelli is a global communication company with offices across the US and internationally in London, Mexico City, and Toronto.

In a shifting landscape of audience power, our global network of sharp minds leverages our world-class smart data as we decode change, navigate culture, and deepen authenticity to unlock value for our clients.

We believe that our culture is the beating heart of Porter Novelli. We have cultivated a vibrant and inclusive environment where individuals come together to form a dynamic and supportive community.

We celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences that each team member brings to the table. Our company culture is built upon our five core values : Accountability, Courage, Curiosity, Diversity + Inclusion, and Excellence.

The Role

The Account Executive B2B Tech will work on fast growing workstreams for Fortune 1000 B2B technology clients. On our team, you will be provided with a clearly defined and well-supported path for career growth and the chance to work on programs at the cutting edge of AI, sustainability, digital transformation, graphic communications, and workplace experience.

Do you take a fresh, fun, creative approach to B2B and tech media relations? Have experience taking complex concepts and making them simple for top tier business and trade media?

We want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Take a central role in media relations efforts including media list development, creative pitch ideation, outreach, interview staffing, and relationship building.
• Assess media trends and identify / evaluate opportunities that amplify client priorities.
• Collaborate with senior account leads on executive visibility programs including earned media outreach, speaking / awards identification and submissions, and related written materials (i.

e., bylines, social media copy).

• Cultivate influential relationships with media and other influencers.
• Support the planning and execution of client programs under the guidance and direction of an Account Supervisor or higher-level supervisor, generating ideas that map to client objectives.
• Develop and edit written materials including press releases, fact sheets, media briefing materials, speaking submissions, award entries, pitches, bylines, and general client correspondence.
• Own and manage core program materials such as master media lists, speaking / awards grids, editorial calendars, and coverage trackers.
• Support amplifying clients’ presence at key trade show events, including media relations efforts, meeting coordination, and / or staffing.
• Maintain responsibility for all account administrative items, including call agendas, project trackers, and monthly reporting.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of PR / communications experience; PR agency experience will be advantageous.
• Traditional PR experiences coupled with proficiency in social media.
• Proactivity, curiosity, and creativity (ask the questions and bring unconventional ideas to the table).
• Focus on earned media, and know how to influence it beyond the traditional methods.
• Savvy newshound (understand who’s writing what and how it reverberates).
• A growing book of B2B media relations contacts and examples of how you have achieved cut-through in B2B media.
• Comfortable with ambiguity (fast-moving client in a fast-moving market requires quick thinking and resourcefulness).
• Ability to switch gears quickly (keep work streams full of unforgettable story lines, with multiple going at one time).
• Some experience starting to interact directly with clients and building client relationship skills.
• Balanced organized and accountable workstyle allowing for equal success whether stepping up and driving work independently or collaborating within the team.
• Impeccable attention to detail.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $55,000 - $67,725. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography.

Benefits at Porter Novelli include a range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, and generous paid time off benefits.

As an Omnicom company, Porter Novelli offers a robust suite of benefits for our employees :

• Medical & Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401k (with discretionary employer match)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Vacation, Sick & Personal Days
• 14 Paid Company Holidays (including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day)
• Parental Leave
• Family Forming Benefits
• Wellness Benefit
• Hybrid Working Environment (2 days remote, 3 days in office).

Our ambition is simple to become the most passionately recommended agency in the world. If you are a communications professional that shares our Social Purpose values of embracing imagination, collaborating fiercely, digging deeply, standing up for the right idea, liberating greatness, and making a positive impact there's a home for you at Porter Novelli Join Us .

Porter Novelli is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment against any person on account of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other eligible veteran, age, marital status, veteran status, or physical or mental handicap unrelated in nature and extent to an individual's ability to perform a job or any other characteristic protected by the employment discrimination laws in any state or political subdivision in which Porter Novelli does business.

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