Account Executive​/Senior Account Executive - Technology PR

Consultant at LEWIS Global Communications 14 years ago

Ever worked for one of those
companies where you check your watch every five minutes, willing it to say
time to go home? Where happy hour is always hours away? Where making instant
coffee is often the highlight of the day?

Were not one of those companies. Work with us, and the average day might find
you planning a media event, building a Facebook page, pitching feature
interviews and having a laugh with the team. All before lunch.

To support our growing Australian
team, LEWIS PR is seeking a junior to mid-level consultant based in Sydney to
join us in the role of Account Executive / Senior Account Executive, depending
on the candidates level of experience.

This is a diverse role for a
highly motivated self-starter, incorporating media, analyst and client liaison,
as well as social media strategy and execution. It is essential to understand
each clients industry sector and internal company dynamics, and proactively
work towards achieving/exceeding client objectives.

Reporting to an Account
Director, the role has ample scope for personal career development. The ideal
candidate will have hands-on experience in technology PR, preferably in the
enterprise sector.

Specific Tasks

• Acting
  as a key client contact and ensuring they are updated on key activities
  through regular activity and coverage reports
• Maintaining
  client to-do lists and ensuring requests are actioned to deadline
• Making
  sure objectives are met and key activities are executed in alignment with
  PR plans
• Ensuring
  senior team members are updated on client activity and deliverables on an
  ongoing basis
• Creating
  and managing of target media & feature lists
• Building
  and maintaining relationships with key media on behalf of clients
• Developing
  and distributing press materials including press releases, media alerts
  and case studies
• Identifying
  and managing media interviews opportunities (coordinating diaries, preparing
  briefing documents and providing follow-up)
• Researching
  relevant events and speaking opportunities

Experience

• 12-18
  months PR experience (technology PR preferred)
• You must be eligible to work in Australia
  to apply for this position

Desired Skills & Experience

• Client
  management experience
• Self-starter
  and proactive approach
• Drive
  to exceed objectives
• Ambitious,
  organised and a team player
• Excellent
  communication skills (written and verbal)

Salary & benefits

We offer a competitive salary plus a generous benefits package that includes private
health insurance, training programs, secondment placements and birthdays off.

Company Description

LEWIS is a global public
relations consultancy. Founded in 1995, the agency works with leading and
emerging brands in the most demanding industry sectors around the world. Why is
LEWIS different? In short: culture, reach and approach. The agency combines a
strong media culture with a dedicated service ethic to deliver exactly what
journalists and clients want. With a wholly-owned network of offices across the
globe, LEWIS combines consistency of culture and approach with local
understanding. LEWIS delivers predictable results, tied tightly to client
goals, at a predictable cost.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-reputed and talented team of PR
professionals. You will be working across a range of local and international
clients in the technology sector.

Additional Information

For more information and to apply for this position, contact Jayashree Velupillai.

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