Senior Account Executive, Technology Public Relations
BCW North America, United States
Job Description
Senior Account Executive, Technology PR - Hybrid Work Structure
(Los Angeles and San Francisco but Open to Various Locations in CT and PT)
We’re looking for someone to:
Join BCW as a Senior Account Executive to support consumer and enterprise Technology clients. As an integral member of the team, the Senior Account Executive will support established and emerging Enterprise Brands spanning the sectors of Consumer Electronics, Cybersecurity, IoT, 5G and Cloud
Working in partnership with senior and junior team members, the Senior Account Executive will assist in crafting strategy and provide execution around events, integrated media and influencer relations, partnerships and large communication campaigns.
If you’re solutions-oriented, collaborative and ambitious you will thrive at BCW in our People-First, Growth-Oriented and Inclusive environment.
And while there is no one kind of BCW person, everyone at BCW has something in common: A mindset, a way of responding to challenges with openness, curiosity and a commitment to learning.
Please note that the anticipated hire date targeted for this role is for Q1 of 2024
What is the Work?
- Serve as a day-to-day client contact and manage workstreams and teams on program implementations
- Work with account leaders, to help in facilitating planning, strategy development, drafting of communications plans and execution
- Drive story idea development for wide range of clients including the ability to track industry trends and identify opportunities to insert our clients into current news cycles
- Develop content including plans, competitive analysis’, executive and corporate thought leadership documents, event recommendations, media strategy and more.
Qualifications (Experience that contributes to your success):
- 1-3 years of experience working in public relations
- Experience within the technology industry Business to Business and Business to Consumer
- Strong and proven media relations skills and execution ideally with trade and consumer top-tier technology and business outlets and platform
- Experience with corporate reputation needs, including awards/rankings, speaking opportunities and thought leadership
- Ability to be nimble, organized and professional in high-growth environments
- Ability to work both within a geographically diverse team and independently when necessary
- Strong communication, both verbal and written and excellent analytical skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Skilled at thinking creatively and bringing new ideas to clients and prospects
Perks of working at BCW:
- Paid time off for vacation, sick and personal days, as well as Summer Fridays and a Flexible Holiday Policy with 9 paid holidays annually. We also offer paid time off for voting, jury duty, bereavement and school leave. In addition, our offices are closed for Winter Break between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
- 12 weeks paid Parental Leave
- Wellness benefits including healthcare, vision, dental and pet insurance
- 401K Savings and Investment Plans
- Commuter benefits using pre-tax dollars per month to pay for eligible commuting amp; parking expenses
- Career growth opportunities through continued education, training amp; development courses, and BCW’s Career Pathing program.
- Employee Resource Groups that provide our employees the platform to network, build key leadership skills, gain greater visibility and access to senior leadership, have an impact at BCW and the outside community and accelerate their careers.
- More information on benefits can be foundhere.
About BCW:
BCW is part of WPP’s global, multi-faceted, multi-talented creative engine, with access to countless opportunities to grow.
BCW’s commitment to moving people starts with our employees. You’ll find ways to ignite your growth while doing meaningful work for exceptional clients in an environment that prioritizes your success, compels collaboration and celebrates learning. We’re committed to moving our people forward in their careers and helping them grow as people and professionals.
We wholly believe that our diversity is our strength and feeds the creativity critical to success, so Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (I.D.E.A.) are embedded into everything we do for our people, agency, clients and the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from talent across all dimensions of race/ethnicity and the LGBTQIA+ spectrum, differently abled and veteran communities.
For more information, visit https://www.bcw-global.com/
BCW is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EEO, AAE, MF/Disability/Vet, and we are proud of our diverse workfor