Burson
Senior Account Executive, Technology
New York, New York, United States · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$40k-$85kDetected 36 days ago
SalesAccount ManagementResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoringPublic SpeakingOrganizational Skills
About the role
- The stakes in tech storytelling today are higher than ever.
- Want to be on the front lines, shaping the narrative for the large-scale innovations that matter?
- If you're obsessed with all things tech, love a good challenge, and want to be part of a growing and collaborative team, Burson's US Technology practice is the place for you!
Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day client activities, serving as the primary point of contact for assigned projects and ensuring timely execution of program elements.
- Develop and implement integrated communications programs, including media relations, thought leadership, and product launches, in collaboration with account leads.
- Lead research and analysis of industry trends to identify proactive storytelling opportunities and position clients as thought leaders.
- Develop high-quality content, including press releases, media alerts, blog posts, and social media content, showcasing strong writing and storytelling skills.
- Supervise junior team members' work on assigned accounts, providing guidance and mentorship to support their professional development and to ensure high-quality work output for clients.
- Without that we can't do the essential work of inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue, cultivating meaningful experiences, and driving innovation and creativity for our partners.
- Your unique point of view-your talent-is what makes you a #BursonPerson, and it's how we deliver exceptional results for our clients, together.
Requirements
- 4+ years of experience working in public relations, with a strong focus on the technology industry.
- Experience with device and hardware introductions and product review programs,
- Past experience with CES-related program management, brand and product activations, media relations.
- A genuine passion for technology and ability to "geek out."
- Experience mentoring and guiding junior team members.
Skills
- Proven media relations skills and established relationships with relevant journalists.
- Exceptional organizational skills and a meticulous attention to detail, ensuring flawless execution of client projects.
Compensation
- $40,000 - $85,000 USD
Benefits
- Our vision is for Burson to be the leading 'academy company' for creative communications professionals and emerging leaders.
- Cultivate and manage relationships with key media contacts in the technology industry, securing impactful coverage for clients.
Company info
- Burson, part of WPP, is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. When you work at Burson, you are part of a global community of lifelong learners who thrive at the edge of innovation.
- WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP) is the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company - powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com
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- More about the role:
- Burson, part of WPP, is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation.
- With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future.
- When you work at Burson, you are part of a global community of lifelong learners who thrive at the edge of innovation.
- WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP) is the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands.
- We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company - powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth.
- For more information, visit WPP.com
- Gone are the days of technology simply "saving the world." The double-edged sword of today's technologies creates as much reputational risk as reward across diverse stakeholder groups.
- With nearly a century of science and state-of-the-art AI to help us understand the changing dynamics of reputation management, Burson is the partner to leading technology companies, crafting stories that resonate, inspire, and drive real impact.
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