SolComms
SolComms, a high-energy PR agency for start-ups and scale-ups, sitting at the intersection of corporate and consumer, is looking to hire a Junior Account Executive/Account Executive for its growing Corp/Tech division.
Launched in 2023 with a firm belief that PR agencies should and could do better for their teams and clients, SolComms takes a human-first approach in everything we do, prioritizing empathy, mentorship, and fierce collaboration. This approach has led us to become the agency of record for cutting-edge companies across healthcare, consumer, and technology verticals, catapulting these companies and their executives into relevancy.
Role & Responsibilities
Administrative Tasks:
Review Account Coordinator’s work, ensuring it is up to agency standard and in near-perfect form for managers. This includes call agendas, recaps, client-facing flags, and more Consistently flag timely and relevant newsjack opportunities; take the lead in acting on these rapidly Write upfronts for monthly reports and finalize trackers and CBs for the Manager’s sign-off Strategy Development:
Take a larger role in the development of plans and strategies, bringing big ideas and fresh thinking. Contribute to plans with little to no edits Be an active participant in agency brainstorms and internals Corporate Communications:
Speaker’s Bureau & Conferences: keep a strong pulse on relevant industry awards and conferences; flag agency-wide. Own drafting and submitting applications from start to finish Begin participating in executive messaging development, inclusive of drafting questions, leading sessions with clients, and drafting key messages following sessions Events & Partnerships:
Conceptualize events from start to finish and own media updates/communication Be on-site for event setup and execution Manage media and clients on-site and introduce media to client contacts Begin attending destination press trips Own sourcing event partners, vendors, and venues, and inquire about pricing and availability Finalize event recaps with Managers Finalize invite lists inclusive of media, influencers, tastemakers, etc., dependent on industry Media Relations:
Demonstrate mastery of the media landscape, showcasing strong relationships and consistently delivering top-tier press Own drafting press release briefs + press releases; occasionally first line of review of press releases drafted by Junior Account Executives Own drafting and distributing tailored pitches to media with little-to-no edits; review pitches drafted by Junior Account Executive + Account Coordinator’s Review media lists vetted by Junior Account Executive + Account Coordinators, with little-to-no edits Review briefing documents developed by Junior Account Executive + Account Coordinators Client Communications:
Own specific sections during client calls; confidently offer POVs when relevant and find ways to build unique relationships with clients Consistently interface with clients in 1x1 settings, such as interviews, desksides, events, etc. Here’s what you’ll get:
Salary: $55-65k Annual bonuses; monthly commissions for new business you sign 100 percent healthcare, dental, and vision coverage Unlimited PTO Mentorship: we firmly believe in the importance of taking time to connect outside of daily tasks to help build and grow our team - both personally and professionally. That's why we emphasize mentorship - ensuring all employees have a direct line to senior leadership to learn and grow Strong Culture: we're a tight-knit, collaborative team that works hard and likes to have a good time. From workout classes to happy hours and more, we'll plan something for everyone on a monthly basis We're a Latino and queer-owned agency - diversity is a priority in how we build and grow. We strongly encourage folks of all backgrounds to apply.
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Administrative Tasks:
Review Account Coordinator’s work, ensuring it is up to agency standard and in near-perfect form for managers. This includes call agendas, recaps, client-facing flags, and more Consistently flag timely and relevant newsjack opportunities; take the lead in acting on these rapidly Write upfronts for monthly reports and finalize trackers and CBs for the Manager’s sign-off Strategy Development:
Take a larger role in the development of plans and strategies, bringing big ideas and fresh thinking. Contribute to plans with little to no edits Be an active participant in agency brainstorms and internals Corporate Communications:
Speaker’s Bureau & Conferences: keep a strong pulse on relevant industry awards and conferences; flag agency-wide. Own drafting and submitting applications from start to finish Begin participating in executive messaging development, inclusive of drafting questions, leading sessions with clients, and drafting key messages following sessions Events & Partnerships:
Conceptualize events from start to finish and own media updates/communication Be on-site for event setup and execution Manage media and clients on-site and introduce media to client contacts Begin attending destination press trips Own sourcing event partners, vendors, and venues, and inquire about pricing and availability Finalize event recaps with Managers Finalize invite lists inclusive of media, influencers, tastemakers, etc., dependent on industry Media Relations:
Demonstrate mastery of the media landscape, showcasing strong relationships and consistently delivering top-tier press Own drafting press release briefs + press releases; occasionally first line of review of press releases drafted by Junior Account Executives Own drafting and distributing tailored pitches to media with little-to-no edits; review pitches drafted by Junior Account Executive + Account Coordinator’s Review media lists vetted by Junior Account Executive + Account Coordinators, with little-to-no edits Review briefing documents developed by Junior Account Executive + Account Coordinators Client Communications:
Own specific sections during client calls; confidently offer POVs when relevant and find ways to build unique relationships with clients Consistently interface with clients in 1x1 settings, such as interviews, desksides, events, etc. Here’s what you’ll get:
Salary: $55-65k Annual bonuses; monthly commissions for new business you sign 100 percent healthcare, dental, and vision coverage Unlimited PTO Mentorship: we firmly believe in the importance of taking time to connect outside of daily tasks to help build and grow our team - both personally and professionally. That's why we emphasize mentorship - ensuring all employees have a direct line to senior leadership to learn and grow Strong Culture: we're a tight-knit, collaborative team that works hard and likes to have a good time. From workout classes to happy hours and more, we'll plan something for everyone on a monthly basis We're a Latino and queer-owned agency - diversity is a priority in how we build and grow. We strongly encourage folks of all backgrounds to apply.
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