5W is seeking a Senior Account Executive to join 5W’s Tech practice. The ideal individual will have worked with Tech - based clients within an agency setting, is an expert at pitching and possesses superior account and time management skills. This is an exciting opportunity that promises to offer challenges and professional development in an environment where drive, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a commitment to exceed expectations is a winning recipe for success.
Here’s what you’ll be doing:
- Create and develop media materials – press kits, press releases, media alerts, fact sheets, bios, case studies and backgrounders
- Develop pro-active pitch ideas for clients based on their industry, current trends and various announcements
- Drive consistent and impactful media results across your portfolio of clients
- Develop and nurture relationships with influential members of the Tech media and industry to develop placements
- Contribute to strategic communication plans, including media opportunities, tactics, and timelines as needed
- Monitor media and seek out speaking opportunities for clients as “experts in their field”, as needed
- Provide strong guidance and leadership to junior-level staff
- Daily client interaction to update, report on and discuss media relations
- Participate in brainstorming sessions to develop strategic/creative thinking for clients
- Additional research, duties and projects as required
Here’s what you have:
- S/B.A in Public Relations or related field
- 3-4 years of PR agency experience – with Tech experience preferred
- The ability to drive a robust volume of meaningful, top-tier placements
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Creative and energetic personality!
Why you’ll love working here:
- Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits & wellness programs including partnership with ClassPass!
- Flexible PTO
- Summer Fridays and Winter, Spring, and Fall Fridays too!
- Hybrid work model offering flexibility and work-life balance
- Expanded parental leave and family planning support
- Continuous learning through “5W University” and development initiatives
- Student Loan Reimbursement
- Professional Development Support
- Exclusive access to season tickets for pro sports teams along with Broadway shows, and more!
- Charitable giving, including matching donations
Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee’s/applicant’s background, pertinent experience, and qualifications
NYC Salary Range
$65,000—$80,000 USD
Top Skills
What We Do
With offices in New York City and Miami, 5W has over 300 professionals serving clients in B2C (beauty and fashion, consumer brands, lifestyle and entertainment, food and beverage, health and wellness, technology, travel and hospitality, home and housewares); B2B (corporate communications, technology, reputation management, CSR, sustainability communications); digital media (social media, SEO and graphic design), public affairs; government relations; and crisis communications. 5W’s team of experts bring leading businesses a resourceful, bold and results-driven approach to communications. 5WPR has been named one of Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces 2022.
The firm was founded in 2003 and has received numerous industry accolades including PR Agency of the Year, Digital/Social Media Campaign of the Year, PR Executive of the Year, Product Launch of the Year, Business to Business Program of the Year and others.
