Public Relations Account Executive

Account Executive

At Sparkpr we work with some of the brightest brands in the world (and those you’ll be hearing about soon) to support customer acquisition and branding strategies and their tactical execution. We are looking for driven individuals to join our team and help Spark grow!

Position Summary:

An Account Executive is the program manager on accounts, responsible for owning coordination for programs, campaigns, and launches.

• Develop and maintain strong industry relationships with media, analysts, and other influencers
• Deliver high-visibility wins for your clients through pitching and securing media opportunities, writing (media pitches, press releases, and speaker submissions) as well as coordinating tours and campaigns
• Demonstrate strong strategic skills and the ability to interact effectively with client executives, consistently demonstrating understanding of client business, market, and competitive situation
• Knowledgeable counsel and make recommendations to clients on matters relating to your programs
• Develop strategy and execute action plans to support client announcements and initiatives; display good judgment when making decisions related to client initiatives and accounts
• Understand and follow major industry trends affecting clients, the events driving news cycles, and demonstrate the ability to proactively exploit them on behalf of clients
• Effectively coordinate and work both up and down within teams
• Contribute to new business pitches through research, brainstorming and program creation; effectively present at new business meetings and pitches as appropriate
• Actively manage productivity and find ways to make tangible agency contributions
• Manage junior staff and consultants on project deliverables
• Track client billable time daily
• Other duties may be assigned from time to time

Pre-Requisites

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years of public relations, marketing and/or communications experience
• Experience with tech clients and understanding of the tech landscape
• Solid relationships with press, and a proven track record of great coverage
• Ability to multi-task and manage projects from start to finish
• Strong communication skills, including solid writing ability and persuasive speaking skills
• Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills
• An enthusiastic contributor who can come up with great ideas

Why Work At Spark?

• Remote Work Flexibility
• Competitive and Flexible Paid Vacation Policy
• Sparkpr covers 95-100% of health, dental, and vision for our employees.

• You can also count on a company-managed 401K, Flexible Spending Accounts, and monthly cell phone subsidies.

About Spark

From startups to Fortune 20 members, Spark specializes in helping technology-focused and innovation-minded companies transform their brands by bringing powerful narratives to life through public relations and integrated marketing programs.

The agency’s full suite of services includes content and social development, programmatic distribution and other forms of paid media, and data-driven insights to inform strategic planning and measure go-to-market plans. Spark also provides comprehensive strategic communications & marketing services for blockchain and cryptocurrency leaders. From guiding successful token sales to growing companies post-ICO, Spark has emerged as the preferred partner for these highly specialized services across the globe.

Spark’s clients are some of the world’s most innovative startups and industry leaders. Please review our website and peruse the variety of brands we have worked with over the years.

Ranked on the 2021 Forbes Best PR Agencies list, Spark has also been honored by Business Intelligence Group as a Best Place to Work. Previous awards include Bulldog Reporter’s Awards for Best New Product Launch and Best General Business Campaign as well as SABRE Awards for Software and Services. Spark was also honored as the Public Relations Agency of the Year by PR World in 2017.

Spark was founded by Donna (Sokolsky) Burke and Christine Hempel in 1999 at the height of the Internet explosion in Silicon Valley. Fresh off their corporate careers at Netscape where they helped launch the first browser that gave millions access to the Internet, Donna and Christine were well equipped to create a new-economy communications agency.

We are excited to explore new opportunities with you!

Spark Public Relations is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. Spark PR does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Spark offers a competitive pay range of $50,000 to $60,000 per year for this position. The actual pay for the position will be determined based on, but not limited to, the candidate's location, relevant experience, qualifications, education, performance and revenue based metrics. This range reflects one of the many factors that are included in Spark’s total compensation package. Including, but not limited to, 95% insurance contribution from Spark, unlimited PTO and a fully remote work environment.