Public Relations Account Executive, B2B Tech

WHILE THIS POSITION IS REMOTE, ONLY CANDIDATES IN THE BAY AREA WILL BE CONSIDERED.

SutherlandGold is looking for a skilled communications professional with B2B tech experience to join our team as an Account Executive. The ideal candidate has a PR background but with a digital-first disposition, consumes new media, is familiar with social and hungry to integrate the two/understands how closely tied they are. In this role, you will:

• Work within a team to execute account activities laddering up to larger plans.
• Play key role in account activities including media relations, social media, research and client program implementation, etc.
• Responsible for executing and/or overseeing a variety of client program activities including research, owned and earned media monitoring, and establishing relevant relationships on behalf of clients
• Contribute to media program, ensuring overall strategy is executed with an attention to detail and knowledge of client and media landscape.
• Draft thorough, concise pitches to media for client announcements and pitching efforts.
• Consistently secure media coverage, interviews and opportunities for clients.
• Develops drafts of client documents including press releases, Q&As, fact sheets, social media posts, results reports, activity reports, etc. and proofs all documents for thoroughness and accuracy before providing to other team members or client for review
• Leveraging clients’ extensive data to conceive and drive stories apart from traditional news milestones
• Point person on client teams for executive speaking and awards; able to organize program and oversee submission process as well as support drafting materials.

What we are looking for in a candidate:

• 2-3 years of experience in a public relations agency post graduation
• B2B Tech experience required - cybersecurity, AI, fintech, enterprise a plus
• Proactive, reliable, responsible and accurate with an attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and manage priorities in a fast-paced and highly collaborative team environment.
• Ability to adapt to a constantly changing environment and successfully meet multiple daily deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

It is SutherlandGold’s intent to pay all Team Members competitive wages and salaries that are motivational, fair and equitable. The goal of SG’s compensation program is to be transparent, attract potential employees, meet the needs of all current employees, and encourage Team Members to stay with our organization. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location.