Matter Hiring For Public Relations Account Executive (tech & Cybersecurity) at Rochester, NY, United States Full Time

Job Description

Job description

Public Relations Account Executive (Tech & Cybersecurity) – Rochester, NY.

Matter is an independent and thriving brand elevation agency unifying PR, creative services, and marketing. As we’ve grown, we’ve maintained focus on building and nurturing an inclusive, team-oriented and creative environment because we know that when we tap into our collective brainpower we come up with inspired solutions for our clients, and because it makes for a happy place to work. We work with people we like and can learn from, making our jobs a positive aspect of a balanced life. At Matter, we prioritize employee diversity, equity and inclusion and value everyone’s unique story. We’re proud of the many awards that we’ve garnered as a Top Place to Work and as a Top Agency in the US, but we’re equally as proud of the many organizations that we’ve helped through our agency-wide volunteer initiative. If you’re the kind of professional that takes their work seriously, but also doesn’t take themselves too seriously, this could be the place to grow your career.

We’re looking for a creative and driven PR Account Executive to join our Tech team! The ideal candidate will have experience working with cybersecurity companies, either within an agency or in-house corporate environment. They must be results-oriented with a keen understanding of the cybersecurity media landscape and have a working knowledge of industry trends and thought leadership topics.

Here’s the mix of what you’ll be doing day to day:

• Generating creative ideas to help drive client PR and media relations programs; proactively offers recommendations and ideas to the program and shares recommendations with clients on how to use industry news and trends to impact their programs.
• Pursuing and securing media opportunities (trade, consumer, business media, etc.) for clients; builds and nurtures strong relationships with media contacts
• Delivering high-quality writing in the of form pitches, press releases, bylines, case studies, blogs, etc
• Mentoring and managing junior team members’ involvement in projects and initiatives
• Participating in new business opportunities – either with research, creation of media playbooks and/or attending and having a role in the meetings

Along with creativity, drive and self-motivation, your previous experience and attributes will include:

• 2-4 years’ experience in public relations and/or media relations is required for this role.
• Prior experience in Tech and Cybersecurity PR is highly desirable.
• Prior PR agency background and client relations experience is strongly preferred.
• Adaptable, engaged, and nimble in environments that can be dynamic or fast-paced.
• A lifelong learner with an inquisitive mind and eye for detail
• Collaborative, dependable, and a team player excited to promote a positive work environment
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant business experience

Why Matter? A healthy culture requires healthy, happy people. That’s why Matter goes above and beyond to provide exceptional benefits, fun bonuses, and culture perks to our workforce. These include:

• Exceptional company culture, monthly FUN events in all offices, happy hours, and surprise rewards throughout the year.
• A comprehensive time-off plan that includes PTO, sick time, a yearly winter break, birthdays off, short Fridays EVERY week, and other out of office time to support work/life balance.
• A top notch health, dental and vision plan
• Extensive and ever-growing programs for diversity, equity and inclusion, plus a variety of specialized employee resource groups, diversity focused events and initiatives, and more.
• Paid volunteer time through our Helping Hands program.
• Matter Wellness program, featuring extracurricular activities and interoffice competitions
• Employee referral program (get a $$ bonus for each referral we hire)
• Lots of other stellar benefits like 401K programs, pet insurance, FSA and HSA plans, paid parental leave, and so much more.

Matter provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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