ABOUT BERLINROSEN

Named one of America's best PR agencies by Forbes, BerlinRosen is a leading national public relations and strategic communications firm delivering high impact media, digital strategy and advertising to top advocacy organizations, global tech companies, major real estate developers, and progressive political candidates.

People of color, people with disabilities and women are strongly encouraged to apply. BerlinRosen is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff, and recognizes that its continued success depends on hiring and retaining high-quality creative professionals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Opportunities for advancement exist, and we are committed to helping all staff develop and grow.

ABOUT THE TECH TEAM

BerlinRosens Technology and Innovation practice represents some of the biggest newsmakers defining the future of technology, finance, urban innovation and education. Our clients include Sidewalk Labs, CornellTech, Audible, Samsung, and Bloomberg Media, to name a few.

With a team of over 20 communications professionals, we bring a unique campaign-style approach to strategic communications for clients in the technology sector, combining expert strategy and nimble execution with the creativity and speed of a startup.

We are news junkies, publicists, former campaigners, journalists, and expert communications professionals obsessed with technology. We are especially excited about tech that fixes real-world problems and is poised to change the way we work and live.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

We are looking for a Senior Account Executive to join our Tech public relations practice as a climate technology, urban innovation and startup/VC specialist, focusing on clients shaping the future of our cities and building sustainability-focused technologies. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with 3 or more years of communications experience looking to strengthen their media relationships, own writing projects including op-eds, messaging and strategic plans, and lead creative pitch development across a variety of subjects. Our Senior Account Executive will pitch and land high-impact stories and produce a wide range of expert deliverables that result in big client wins, and influence overall client communications strategy.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

As a Senior Account Executive on the Technology team, you will:

• Conceptualize and drive new story angles and other media opportunities for clients: such as landing feature stories for clients even when there is no news to announce, or drafting a persuasive and compelling pitch on behalf of a client for a high-profile interview, award, or conference
• Pitch first drafts of communication strategy or develop strategy along with teammates
• Place numerous stories through persistence and creativity: identifying new targets and trying new approaches until the story is landed
• Be an active participant on client calls: you will contribute to brainstorming, flagging concerns, and problem-solving during weekly check-ins with executive members of our client teams
• Write high-quality client deliverables without any typos or mistakes, including talking points, op-eds, and media plans
• Drive day-to-day execution with little guidance and stay on track of client deliverables
• Develop insights-driven media research and analysis that can be quickly used to inform key client strategies and presentations

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

Our ideal candidate can demonstrate or possesses the following:

• At least 3 years of experience in communications: in-house for tech companies, media or journalism covering tech; PR agency experience preferred
• Strong storytelling: must be able to provide examples of op-eds, pitches, and other materials that clearly demonstrate these skills,
• Versatile writer: comfortable and well versed in writing in an informal, conversational tone and addressing people more formally when necessary
• Demonstrated savviness and creativity in media relations and pitching: know how to identify new targets and thoughtful angles until the story is landed
• Ability to communicate clearly, effectively and with confidence, both verbally and in writing, with varying levels of staff, clients, the media, and is comfortable thinking on their feet
• Organized and used to a fast-paced environment: proven ability to handle multiple assignments at once, work quickly, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to become a savvy and nimble student of the news and quickly identify new media opportunities and narratives to insert our clients voices into the news cycle

WORKING AT BERLINROSEN

BerlinRosen will make sure that you have what you need to excel in your role, including:

• A positive and supportive team with opportunities for advancement committed to helping all staff develop and grow
• A competitive salary based on leading market rates
• 100% coverage of Health, Dental, and Vision insurance monthly premiums
• Company Sponsored Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401K with a 4% employer match with no vesting period
• Generous paid time off in which we encourage staff to take sufficient time for self-care
• 10 paid bank holidays
• Pre-tax commuter benefits via WageWorks
• Mobile Phone Reimbursement
• A stipend to support your work-from-home setup

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