Account Executive, Technology PR

Hill & Knowlton is a strategic and creative partner to drive breakthrough opportunities for growth and value creation, advance corporate strategy, and build reputation capital and resiliency. We're a proven partner for business and brand transformation. A full-service global firm, we provide strategic communication, marketing and corporate affairs solutions distinguished by intelligence and creativity. Hill & Knowlton is part of the Burson Group and WPP (NYSE: WPP), the creative transformation company.

Burson is seeking a motivated individual to join our team as an Account Executive, within our expanding U.S. Technology Practice. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team that supports a global client through various tasks such as writing diverse materials, developing, and managing media lists, maintaining project trackers, providing media monitoring and coverage reports, pitching, and addressing a wide range of client needs.

Our ideal candidate is a highly motivated and skillful writer who can manage deadlines for multiple clients while still creating quality work. We're looking for a solution-oriented team player with a positive attitude and a proactive approach.

Here's what you'll be doing:

• Serve as a key team member on multiple workstreams for a large, global account, managing multiple projects

• Develop media materials (press releases, pitch emails, reporter backgrounders, messaging points)

• Develop targeted media lists, pitch press, and learn/follow clients' priority media: top-tier, consumer, social influencers

• Track and analyze media hits and campaign results against KPIs

• Develop deep knowledge of client industry and contribute to the development of strategic client plans

• Participate in client meetings and/or teleconferences, accurately capture meeting notes, and next steps

What you'll need to get here:

• Undergraduate degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related major

• At least 1-3 years of PR experience; agency experience required

• Experience in technology sector is a plus

• Experience in media relations, such as building media lists, pitching angle development, coordinating product reviews, drafting pitches, and conducting outreach

• Strong writing, media, and research skills

• Highly detail-oriented, with excellent time-management skills

• Results-focused approach and willingness to go the extra mile for clients

• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment

The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range from $45,000 to $90,000. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including business needs, experience, level of responsibility and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click here for more details - https://www.wpp.com/people/wellbeing/benefits-at-wpp-in-the-us .

At Burson, diversity, equity and inclusion are not just values; they are strategic imperatives that fuel our future in an industry built on the art of understanding, connecting and developing relationships. We believe that a diverse workforce is essential for inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue and cultivating meaningful experiences that drive innovation and creativity. It also enables our agency to thrive and deliver brilliant work.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Burson does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, creed, color, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, or ancestry.

For more information, visit www.bursonglobal.com .

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