Account Executive, Corporate Communications

We. Communications; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) match

PTO and holidays

Wellness programs

Home office support

Job summary

We. is seeking an Account Executive to support communications strategies and media engagement for Microsoft's business.

You will coordinate day-to-day client needs, support PR campaigns, media relations, and produce news analysis, reports, and communications materials. Candidates should be proactive, detail-oriented, with strong writing and analytical skills, eager to grow client and media-relations experience.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in integrated communications/PR, preferably in an agency setting and/or within an applicable industry.
• Understanding of communications workflows.

Responsibilities

• Support media cycles across corporate issues and company news announcements by monitoring developments, gathering inputs, updating trackers, and helping the team execute responses in fast-paced environments.
• Monitor media coverage, industry trends, competitive activity, and emerging issues; summarize key developments and help identify implications for clients and teams.
• Support day-to-day client and internal team needs by preparing updates, tracking action items, coordinating follow-ups, and helping keep workstreams on schedule.
• Coordinate with client, agency, and partner teams to gather information, organize inputs, confirm next steps, and support program execution.
• Develop relationships with reporters, industry influencers, and content creators by maintaining media lists and supporting outreach.
• Participate in planning sessions and brainstorms by contributing research, observations, and ideas for storytelling and audience engagement.

Skills

MS Office Suite

AI tools (Copilot)

Strong writing

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

SharePoint

Outlook

Job description

About Us

At We., we've spent decades at the intersection of technology and humanity, bridging the gap between what businesses create and how people experience those creations. We've learned that beneath even the most unruly situations — whether it's a global crisis, an emerging technology, or a sweeping organizational change—lies a simple human need. That need could be for trust, connection, safety, or a sense of purpose. But it’s always there. And it is only by uncovering these truths that we can make real, meaningful progress.

About The Role

As an Account Executive, you will support communications strategies and media engagement for Microsoft's business. This role involves coordinating day-to-day client needs, supporting PR campaigns, media relations, and producing news analysis, reports, and communications materials. Ideal candidates are proactive, detail-oriented communicators with strong writing and analytical skills, an eagerness to grow their client and media-relations experience, and a passion for helping organizations communicate clearly in moments that matter.

Responsibilities

• Support media cycles across corporate issues and company news announcements by monitoring developments, gathering inputs, updating trackers, and helping the team execute responses in fast-paced environments.
• Monitor media coverage, industry trends, competitive activity, and emerging issues; summarize key developments and help identify implications for clients and teams.
• Support day-to-day client and internal team needs by preparing updates, tracking action items, coordinating follow-ups, and helping keep workstreams on schedule.
• Coordinate with client, agency, and partner teams to gather information, organize inputs, confirm next steps, and support program execution.
• Develop relationships with reporters, industry influencers, and content creators by maintaining media lists and supporting outreach.
• Participate in planning sessions and brainstorms by contributing research, observations, and ideas for storytelling and audience engagement.
• Come ready to ask thoughtful questions, form a point of view, and manage multi-step tasks and projects. Be proactive to move work forward.
• Practice a "learn it all" mindset where you are open to and implement constructive feedback and coaching. Model agency values. Share your experience through mentoring and team camaraderie.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in integrated communications/PR, preferably in an agency setting and/or within an applicable industry. Understanding of communications workflows.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (particularly Outlook, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Excel) and experience using AI tools like Copilot.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong customer service mindset and ability to build positive, professional relationships with clients and team members.
• Interest in media relations and willingness to learn how to research reporters, support outreach, and contribute to pitching efforts.
• Strong attention to detail and writing skills, familiarity with AP style
• Interest in news and the role of media.
• Ability to organize information and turn it into clear, concise content for different audiences.
• Proactive, dependable, and willing to take ownership of assigned tasks.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced team environment (frequent tight deadlines, shifting priorities, multitasking, etc.; job pressure may exist from requirement of handling multiple tasks
• Ability to read, write, and speak English and experience working with colleagues or clients across multiple locations
• May need to work more than 40 hours per week on occasion

Compensation

Salary Range: $60,000 USD - $68,000 USD

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Pretax accounts including HSA (company match), Medical & Dependent Care FSA
• Generous time off including PTO, Holidays, Annual Wellness Break, Summer Fridays and Personal Days
• Short & Long-Term Disability, paid by company
• Parental Leave, up to 12 weeks for birthing and non-birthing parent
• Caregiver Leave, up to 2 weeks to help eligible family member with serious health condition
• Community Engagement, up to 24 hours
• Bi-annual Wellness Credits, up to $300 per year
• Support with home office equipment
• Monthly Technology Credit (to offset internet / phone costs)
• 401(k) Traditional and Roth options with company match
• Learning and Development Programs for our employees

Equal Opportunity

We. provides equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against an employee or applicant because of age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, or other legally protected class status.

Diversity and Inclusion

We. values a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to creating a workplace where everyone thrives. We promote an atmosphere in which diversity of people and ideas are welcomed and valued. Diversity includes differences in race, religion, gender identity or expression, age, lifestyle, ethnic background and sexual orientation as well as differences in experiences and ideas.

North America non-remote employees are required to come into the office 3 days a week.