Public Relations Assistant Account Executive Technology PR (NYC)

Position Overview

We are seeking applicants for this AAE role. Location: metropolitan NYC area. Schedule: in-office 3 days per week plus remote 2 days per week. We are looking for qualified public relations candidates with previous technology public relations work or internship experience, excellent writing skills, and a college degree in public relations, communications, or journalism. This full-time, direct-hire position is available for immediate hire.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitoring client and competitive media coverage
• Developing and maintaining media lists
• Drafting pitches and conducting media outreach
• Conducting secondary research and drafting measurement reports
• Supporting speaking opportunities and developing award submissions
• Writing news releases and other editorial content
• Supporting media briefings and events
• Participating in team brainstorms
• Assisting with new business initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, or journalism.
• Experience Required: Prior technology public relations internship or agency work experience.
• Qualifications: Familiarity with public relations/communications programs through completed college coursework, internships, or related work experience.
• Interest and desire to work in public relations with technology clients.
• Self-starter with excellent organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to think creatively and adapt to new challenges.
• Strong verbal and writing skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with measurement tools (e.g., Cision, Meltwater) is preferred but optional.

Benefits & Perks

• Generous vacation, personal, holiday, and sick days off
• Up to 5 Winter Break paid days off between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Up to 5 additional Summer Days Off
• Travel and consumer discounts
• Wellness subsidy
• 401K Plan
• Outstanding insurance/benefits package
• Career mentorship from leading PR professionals
• Professional growth opportunities within our award-winning global PR agency