Ruder Finn

Senior Account Executive, Technology, Touchdown

Ruder Finn$90K — $120K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in PR, Communications, Media, or Technology
  • Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field
  • Strong writing, verbal, and presentation skills for engaging high-level executives
  • Detail-oriented and organized with strong multitasking abilities
  • Creativity and innovation in work approach
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary contact for clients to build and nurture strong relationships
  • Conduct media relations efforts, including monitoring and outreach
  • Identify and establish connections with media contacts in tech and business sectors
  • Develop a variety of written materials such as press releases and reports
  • Write and edit high-quality content for diverse communication channels
  • Understand client business and competitive landscape to inform strategies
  • Collaborate with team to meet client objectives and deadlines

Benefits

  • Base salary with eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus
  • Health, Dental, Vision insurance, and company-paid Life Insurance
  • 401k plan with matching contributions
  • Monthly allowance for cell phone and office supplies
  • Generous PTO policy including paid maternity/paternity leave
  • Opportunities for professional learning and development
  • Workplace flexibility with social gatherings
Full Job Description

Touchdown, a Ruder Finn company, is seeking a highly motivated Senior Account Executive (SAE) for its expanding team. In this position, you will be responsible for supporting a diverse portfolio of B2B technology accounts in sectors such as AI, cybersecurity, cloud computing, HR Tech, IT technology services and SaaS.

As an SAE, you will be an integral part of a diverse creative team, utilizing your experience in media research, presentations, and project coordination to achieve the clients' goals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as a client contact; continually foster client-agency relationship to build trust and become a valuable resource to clients

  • Conduct media relations efforts, including thorough media monitoring, proactively flagging relevant trends and articles, developing media lists, pulling analysis reports using tools such as Cision, Google Alerts, etc., and conducting media outreach

  • Identify media contacts in technology and business outlets, build relationships and secure coverage

  • Effectively develop full range of written materials including press releases, byline articles, speeches, client correspondence and reports

  • Write, edit, and proofread high-quality content including press releases, social media and blog posts, pitch letters, fact sheets, speeches, presentations, and client correspondence

  • Solid understanding of client business and their competitive environments, including business strategy, products and services, key customers and competitors

  • Support daily interaction with clients and prospects, work collaboratively with team members to achieve client objectives, help develop strategic recommendations, anticipate challenges and ensure deadline and budget are met

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience within the PR, Communications, Media or Technology industry preferred

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing or Technology-related field preferably, or a related field

  • Excellent writing, verbal and presentation skills with the ability to speak with high-level executives internally and externally

  • Detail-oriented, organized and dedicated; proactive and enthusiastic with an ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines; a self-starter

  • Display and encourage creativity and innovation in self and others

  • Strong experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Benefits & More

  • As a Senior Account Executive, you will receive a base salary and will have eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus

  • You will also be able to enroll in our Health, Dental, Vision, company paid Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, as well as 401k (match) plan

  • Monthly allowance for cell phone, office equipment, etc.

  • Generous PTO policy with paid maternity/paternity leave

  • Professional learning and development opportunities

  • Workplace flexibility

  • On-site and off-site social gatherings

About Ruder Finn

Ruder Finn is a global public relations and communications firm headquartered in New York, NY. The company was founded in 1948 by David Finn and Bill Ruder and has since grown to have offices in more than 20 countries. Ruder Finn offers a range of services, including public relations, digital marketing, and crisis management. The firm has worked with a variety of clients across industries, including healthcare, technology, and finance. Ruder Finn has won numerous awards for its work, including recognition from the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity and the PRWeek Awards.
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Size
500 employees
Industry
Founded
2002

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