Account Executive
WE Communications
This is a Full-time position in Bellevue, WA posted February 11, 2021.
Overview:
We are seeking a curious, enthusiastic and detail-oriented Public Relations Account Executive to join a dynamic communications team focused on public affairs and global issues related to privacy and security. This is a key role on a fun and fast-moving team. The Account Executive will be responsible for creating and executing PR campaigns and news cycles involving business, policy and industry media, as well as other influencers on behalf of our agency clients. This position will support launches, issues campaigns and contribute to media management for our clients on some of the most interesting and important issues affecting the technology industry.
Responsibilities:
What you’ll be doing at WE:
- Maintaining and growing relationships with key, senior level influencers in consumer, technology and social media.
- Identifying communication trends and educating/informing clients and agency colleagues and partners on changes and trends.
- Monitoring, reporting and providing insight on competitor and issue-specific social media activities, unique and creative uses of social campaigns or emerging culture themes.
- Leveraging clients’ extensive data to conceive and drive stories apart from traditional news milestones.
- Modeling agency values, mentoring and coaching colleagues and junior staff on agency “best practices” and successful engagement with your influencers.
- Overseeing and reinforcing consistent adherence to media management processes: media lists, coverage monitoring and industry coverage trends.
- Maintaining and growing client relationships by contributing to the development and implementation of communication strategies, executing on projects (leading where appropriate).
- Identifying opportunities to grow and diversify current accounts and new business efforts to include sourcing and gathering audience, industry or competitor market data.
- Negotiating and managing client expectations and satisfaction; Assuring internal and external stakeholders are aligned.
Qualifications:
What you’ve been able to accomplish:
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, English or related field, or the equivalent knowledge and/or experience
- 2 years of experience in PR, preferably in an agency setting
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (particularly Outlook, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint and Excel)
- Strong analytical writing skills
- Experience with written and developed materials, including integrated communication plans, press releases, pitches, and social media content
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Equal Opportunity: WE provides equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against an employee or applicant because of age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, or other legally protected class status.
Diversity and Inclusion: WE values a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to creating a workplace where everyone thrives. We promote an atmosphere in which diversity of people and ideas are welcomed and valued. Diversity includes differences in race, religion, gender identity or expression, age, lifestyle, ethnic background and sexual orientation as well as differences in experiences and ideas.
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