Consumer Tech Senior Account Executive

Overview

Methods+Mastery has an immediate opening for a talented, experienced Consumer Tech Media Senior Account Executive who will partner with the account leads to secure both ongoing and news coverage supporting one of our Fortune 50 clients and our rapidly-growing integrated marketing and communications offerings. This Consumer Tech Media Executor will support one of the agency's largest and fastest-growing accounts.

This role requires strong proactive media skills, a mastery of the consumer tech media landscape, and a relentless drive for media pitching. Clear writing and communication skills are also key - this role includes drafting tactical plans for product news moments such as announcements of new features and software updates, along with crafting highly targeted, proactive pitches. Additionally, we are looking for candidates who embrace modern PR workflows, utilizing the latest AI tools to optimize media research, drafting, and outreach.

Positions are available in Texas, California, Maryland, Virginia, Illinois, Missouri, Massachusetts, New York, and Washington, D.C. This position offers the opportunity for a hybrid set-up with work-from-home and work-from-office flexibility.

We're seeking someone who is passionate about media and staying up-to-date with the latest news. Someone who has an innate curiosity and the desire to find out "why?" Our team is growing at an amazing rate, and this is an opportunity to produce work for top clients in an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment that values team above all. We do great work - and hire only great people, too.

Methods+Mastery is actively committed to increasing our team's diversity, aggressively eliminating systemic barriers to equity, and fostering a culture where different backgrounds and perspectives are respected and celebrated. We firmly believe a team of many diverse perspectives not only makes M+M a better place to work, it is also critically important for producing creative and thoughtful work that represents the world we live in. To that end, we strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and neurodivergent people.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $62,160 - $85,500. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits are also available.

Sound like what you're looking for?

Responsibilities

• Partner with account leads to secure proactive and announcement-led news coverage for the client.

• Spearhead aggressive and strategic media pitching efforts, consistently bringing fresh, compelling story angles and pitch ideas to the team.

• Support the client with your deep understanding of the consumer tech media landscape.

• Draft tactical plans for product news moments such as announcements of new features and software updates, as well as relevant awards submissions.

• Smartly and effectively leverage generative AI and PR technology tools to streamline workflows, enhance media research, and assist in drafting compelling communications and pitch materials.

Qualifications

Must-haves:

• 4-6 years of experience in PR for consumer brands.

• A love for media and the consumer tech industry.

• Experience managing product reviews.

• Must possess highly effective media relations skills, with a heavy emphasis on proactive pitching and securing top-tier placements.

• Familiarity with modern AI tools (e.g., Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude, AI-powered media databases) and an eagerness to apply them to PR workflows for increased efficiency.

• Existing relationships with consumer tech reporters is preferred.

• A go-getter mindset & attitude - not afraid to relentlessly pitch, secure new media contacts, and build relationships.

• Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to present ideas and information clearly.

• Experience working with and having relationships with tier 1 media outlets.

• Collaborative attitude, strong work ethic, and the ability to thrive and excel in a challenging fast-paced environment.

• Strong writing skills and ability to communicate effectively.

• Ability to work cross-functionally across different teams throughout the agency.

Nice-to-haves:

• Agency experience.

• Experience working across a range of consumer tech products.

• Experience performing media reviews programs.

• Experience with consumer subscription services.