[Remote] Public Relations Account Executive (Emerging Tech / AI)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Sparkpr is a public relations agency specializing in technology-focused and innovation-minded companies. They are looking for a proactive Public Relations Account Executive to drive outcomes, manage client relationships, and integrate AI tools into their workflow for better media results.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong industry relationships with media, analysts, and other influencers
• Deliver high-visibility wins for your clients through pitching and securing media opportunities, writing (media pitches, press releases, and speaker submissions) as well as coordinating tours and campaigns
• Demonstrate strong strategic skills and the ability to interact effectively with client executives, consistently demonstrating understanding of client business, market, and competitive situation
• Knowledgeable counsel and make recommendations to clients on matters relating to your programs
• Develop strategy and execute action plans to support client announcements and initiatives; display good judgment when making decisions related to client initiatives and accounts
• Understand and follow major industry trends affecting clients, the events driving news cycles, and demonstrate the ability to proactively exploit them on behalf of clients
• Effectively coordinate and work both up and down within teams
• Contribute to new business pitches through research, brainstorming and program creation; effectively present at new business meetings and pitches as appropriate
• Actively manage productivity and find ways to make tangible agency contributions
• Manage junior staff and consultants on project deliverables
• Track client billable time daily
• Other duties may be assigned from time to time

Skills

• Develop and maintain strong industry relationships with media, analysts, and other influencers
• Deliver high-visibility wins for your clients through pitching and securing media opportunities, writing (media pitches, press releases, and speaker submissions) as well as coordinating tours and campaigns
• Demonstrate strong strategic skills and the ability to interact effectively with client executives, consistently demonstrating understanding of client business, market, and competitive situation
• Knowledgeable counsel and make recommendations to clients on matters relating to your programs
• Develop strategy and execute action plans to support client announcements and initiatives; display good judgment when making decisions related to client initiatives and accounts
• Understand and follow major industry trends affecting clients, the events driving news cycles, and demonstrate the ability to proactively exploit them on behalf of clients
• Effectively coordinate and work both up and down within teams
• Contribute to new business pitches through research, brainstorming and program creation; effectively present at new business meetings and pitches as appropriate
• Actively manage productivity and find ways to make tangible agency contributions
• Manage junior staff and consultants on project deliverables
• Track client billable time daily
• Proactive and Execution-Oriented: You don't wait to be asked. You spot the need, raise your hand, and follow through. You're known for your ability to get things done quickly and correctly
• Resilient and Media-Savvy: You are a coverage catalyst. You are relentless, persuasive, and strategic. You view rejections as a challenge rather than a setback and find creative ways to break through
• Energized by Movement: You thrive in fast-paced environments where no two days are the same. You're organized enough to juggle competing priorities and flexible enough to adapt quickly
• AI-Driven and Future-Focused: You aren't just aware of AI. You actively use it. You experiment with tools to enhance your work and stay ahead of the curve

Benefits

• Remote Work Flexibility
• Competitive Paid Vacation Policy
• Sparkpr covers 95-100% of health, dental, and vision for our employees.
• Company-managed 401K
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Monthly cell phone subsidies

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