What began in 2017 as an idea on the back of a napkin has quickly become an award-winning, fastest-growing communications firm working with some big-name consumer and B2B technology brands. At SourceCode, we’re focused on bringing brains and hustle, humanity and technology, creativity and business intelligence back to public relations.
Having worked in comms for a number of years, SourceCode’s Senior Account Executives are expected to have developed a solid media network and an aptitude for working with media to co-create stories. We want our team members to be given responsibilities and opportunities to help them grow as professionals. Opportunity is earned and is celebrated across the wider team.
Salary Band:
$75,254 - $85,000/year
What You’ll Do:
- Build rapport and trust with client contacts to assume the lead client contact role for all tactical matters; guide and lead client calls and meetings where needed
- Develop pitches, build accurate target media list in media apps such as Muck Rack, draft thoughtful briefing materials, engage with media, and build core reporter relationships to drive results for clients
- Analyze Muck Rack data to draw out themes and trends and inform more effective engagement strategies, client counsel, and where pivots are needed
- Understand client roster to strategically leverage cross-client opportunities
- Read and share relevant news each day with teams and clients; demonstrate understanding of client media priorities
- Continuously consume industry news to understand how it might impact or connect to clients to fuel and lead rapid responses
- Effectively track speaker/awards/events/editorial calendars/seasonal calendar to maximize client success
- Research and identify targeted influencers to support client campaigns
- Social calendar management and social content creation; build integrated strategies within campaigns
- Deliver call/meeting reports to team leads for review, requiring minimal edits each time
- Responsible for reporting, including drafting agendas, action items, priorities and recap emails
- Project manage account work across teams, building and tracking tasks in Asana
- Take the lead on the development of written communication such as press releases, blog posts, award entries/speaking submissions, and longer length bylines and briefs
- Brainstorming and creative thinking; be vocal contributors across all elements of campaigns but most notably in internal and client brainstorms and planning sessions to contribute to team success
- Demonstrate understanding of client goals and KPIs; alert team members if tasks/KPIs are delayed or off track & have some recommendation about how to remedy
- Participation in business development – research and synthesize information, provide input into proposal development, and take an active role in the pitch meeting
- Leverage knowledge of AI to effectively employ its use as appropriate across internal and client needs and requirements
- Lead internal training related to the specialty of media relations and other topics you are comfortable teaching
Requirements
This position requires a Master’s degree or equivalent in Journalism, Public Relations, Communications, or a related field and 1 year of related experience. Must also have 12 months of experience with each of the following:
- Client communication, including providing relevant updates and building rapport and trust with client contacts.
- Demonstrating an understanding of client goals, KPIs, and media priorities.
- Developing pitches, build accurate target media lists in Muck Rack, engage with media, and build core reporter relationships.
- Reporting, including drafting agendas, action items, priorities and recap emails.
- Developing written communication such as press releases, blog posts, and award entries/speaking submissions.
Will accept experience gained before, during or after Master’s program. Employer will accept experience gained concurrently.
Benefits
- Robust benefits program
- Unlimited vacation
- Unlimited sick leave
- 401k with company match
- Profit-sharing program
- Workplace flexibility
- 6-month paid parental leave
- Professional learning and development
- Transit benefits
- Paid volunteer days