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    PR Sr. Account Executive, Tech sector - Bellevue, United States - WE Communications

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    What We Need


    We are looking for a seasoned Senior Account Executive who is ready to help tech brands realize their full potential during this next chapter of industry innovation. You'll join a growing team that spans disciplines and geographies to help one of the agency's largest tech accounts advance their story and reach a wide audience set from consumers to creators to business decision makers and thought leaders. Key workstreams include ongoing perception shifting storytelling, exec comms support, landscape monitoring, product launches, awards and speaking opps management, content development and more.

    This role can be based out of our Bellevue, WA; Portland, OR; San Francisco, CA or Austin, TX office locations.

    The ideal candidate is:

    • West coast based
    • Familiar with the tech and AI industry media landscape. Established media relationships is a strong plus.
    • Experienced with tier one tech product launch moments including storytelling strategy and industry event project management
    • Able to navigate and build relationships with mid-level comms clients
    • Comfortable with the ever-changing tech landscape and pace of change and innovation
    • Passionate and brings a genuine interest in the tech/AI space (trend watcher, earlier adopter, ability to translate what it means and why it matters for audiences)
    • An initiator and a self-starter, motivated to grow/learn and enjoys a collaborative team environment

    What you'll be doing

    • Proactively identify, build, and engage media shifts and media relationships on behalf of the agency and account
    • Identify and drive digital/social/earned media strategies; either standalone or as elements of communication plans
    • Support development and execute integrated communication plans
    • Learn and hone the ability to provide strategic counsel to key clients and serve as a trusted advisor on clients and competitors
    • Inform, educate, and influence existing and potential future clients directly on WE value and positioning relative to competing agencies
    • Build awareness and showcase capabilities, talent, and results internally and externally
    • Share industry POV and strong understanding of shifts and opportunities in the competitive agency landscape.
    • Identify global, digital, and social communications trends; educate clients/agency in understanding the importance of social media engagement
    • Support the running of day-to-day business through reporting needs, media lists building/reviews, pitch development and prepping meeting agendas/recaps
    • Support an always-on awards, events and speaking opportunities to present to clients for key spokespeople at the company

    What you've been able to accomplish

    • 3-5 years of experience in integrated communications or PR, preferably in an agency setting and/or within an applicable industry
    • Minimum of 3 years of experience with corporate image, issues/crisis management and strategic communications across multiple audience segments
    • Exceptional media relations background with demonstrated capacity of working with global business and policy press to manage story development
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (particularly Outlook, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Excel)

    Additional Requirements:

    • High level of analysis and strategic recommendations based on industry knowledge
    • High level of initiative; take accountability for role on projects
    • Demonstrated creative and strategic mindset
    • Has established editor and/or analyst relationships and has proactively placed stories
    • Made presentations to groups of all sizes; pitched new business
    • Client and business environment: Customer service orientation is a must. Job pressure may exist from requirement of handling multiple tasks.
    • Experience working globally or with colleagues in multiple locations
    • Fast-paced team environment (frequent tight deadlines, multitasking, etc.)
    • Strong presentation and consulting skills along with the ability to read, write and speak English
    • May need to work more than 40 hours per week on occasion

    About Us


    WE Communications:

    WE is one of the largest communications and integrated marketing agencies in the world. We're independent, we're all about our people — both our clients and our employees — and we believe in the power of communications to move audiences to positive action.

    For more than 30 years, we have been helping translate complex innovations into powerful, persuasive stories. Our sector expertise across key verticals — including technology, healthcare, consumer, and brand purpose — translates into insights and strategies that are informed, current and credible.

    We work with companies that are embracing the ever-evolving digital world to reinvent themselves, to deliver new value to their customers or reach them in new ways and ultimately improve people's lives.

    Your Salary:

    The target range of base salary in all locations within the United States for this role is $67,000 - $74,000 per year. Actual salary is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to business needs, level of responsibility, skill set, level of experience, and geographical location.

    Benefits: - Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage - Generous time off including PTO, holidays, annual wellness break, summer Fridays and personal days - 401k plan including company match and financial wellness support - 16 weeks of paid parental leave for all employees

    22-24 weeks paid parental leave when coupled with Short-term disability

    2 weeks caregiver leave - Support with home office equipment - Bi-annual Wellness Credits - Monthly Technology Credit (to offset internet / phone costs) - Community Engagement Days - Learning and Development Programs for our employees

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    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.

    Beginning April 2024, North America employees will be required to come into the office 3 days a week.


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