- Posted On - May 2, 2023
JOB ID – 11616
Senior Account Executive – Public Relations
As Sr. Account Executive-Public Relations, focused on key technology clients, you will have the opportunity to work across markets such as US, UK, Singapore, and India and will be responsible for developing and executing plans in line with Gutenberg’s growth trajectory.
This is a strategic role that comes with the responsibility of spearheading the Public Relations (PR) activities for clients. If you are a self-starter, proactive, someone who looks to take initiative, and can thrive in a young, entrepreneurial environment, this role will be most suited for you, as you develop and grow your expertise multi geographically.
Primary responsibilities include and are not restricted to the following.
Strategic account management:
- Supporting multiple Technology clients in execution of PR plans
- Responsible for owning all the tasks related to execution of the client’s PR plan and ensuring that all client outcomes are delivered in keeping with the company standards of quality, timeliness, and professionalism.
- Strategic and analysis driven research into the media landscape to meet client requirements with a good understanding of the technology industry.
- Knowledge resource for clients and client’s competitive landscape, including public relations tactics used by the competition
- Create and manage quality content for all client deliverables
- Required to have good technology media relationships across all media and to leverage these relationships in servicing clients.
Team management & Knowledge sharing:
- Ensures best-practice development and knowledge sharing across the organization.
- Guides and reviews work of junior staff.
- Conducts office or company-wide briefings on media or business trends or specific case studies.
Business Development:
- Supports new business development efforts.
- Become a subject matter expert on relevant client industry developments and market trends.
Additional responsibilities:
- Exhibit strong organizational skills, the ability to meet tight deadlines without compromising quality while juggling multiple channels of activity and a demonstrated ability to work independently, managing own time, and prioritizing effectively.
- Collaborate & work closely with leadership team members to identify trends and key group interests and concerns.
- Other responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
We would like our ideal candidate to be someone who can demonstrate or possesses the following:
We would like our ideal candidate to be someone who can demonstrate or possesses the following:
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations /Communications/Media/Marketing or related fields
- 2 to 4 years of PR experience working with Technology clients.
- Good working knowledge of contemporary media and its operations
- Effective communication skills to collaborate across teams, media, and clients seamlessly.
- Ability to build media relations with no inhibitions in reaching out to them across geos.
- Excellent research and analytic skills building up to becoming an industry expert.
- Ability to take initiative, learn and work without constant supervision.
- Committed to building strong teams, looks to develop solid relationships and elicit collaboration.
- A creative mindset
Leadership / Cultural Competencies
Although not a requirement, we are interested in candidates that have or identify with the following characteristics:
- Is a self-starter and proactive, who looks to take initiative.
- Does not need a lot of hand holding, and can thrive in a young, entrepreneurial environment.
- Looks to ask questions / has a spirit of inquiry.
- Ability to think strategically.
- High-energy individual with strong work ethic, high expectations for performance, and who can lead by example.
- Interpersonally savvy, relates well to people throughout the organization.
- Committed to building strong teams, looks to develop solid relationships and elicit collaboration.
