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Ruder Finn · 1 day ago

Account Executive, Technology, Touchdown

US Austin TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Touchdown, a Ruder Finn company, is seeking a highly motivated Account Executive for its expanding Austin, TX office. The role involves supporting a diverse portfolio of B2B technology accounts in sectors such as cybersecurity, cloud computing, SaaS, and AI, while fostering client relationships and conducting media relations efforts.

Public Relations

H1B Sponsor Likely

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, client correspondence and reports

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

Qualification

PR experienceMedia relationsWriting skillsMicrosoft OfficePresentation skillsDetail-orientedCreativity

Required

1+ years of experience within the PR, Communications, Media or Technology industry

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)

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing or a related field

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision, company paid Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

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

Company

Ruder Finn

Glassdoor3.9

Ruder Finn, Inc. is a leading communications, counseling and services agency with more than 65 years' experience. The Ruder Finn Group

Founded in 2002

New York, New York, USA

501-1000 employees

http://www.ruderfinn.com

H1B Sponsorship

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