Hybrid PR & Media Relations Exec

We. Communications; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

HSA (company match)

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Caregiver leave

Wellness credits

Home office equipment support

Technology stipend

401(k) match

Learning & development

Job summary

We. in New York 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 and produce news analysis, reports, and communications materials.

The role requires proactive, detail-oriented communicators with strong writing and analytical skills, and an eagerness to develop client and media-relations experience in a fast-paced agency environment.

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 (Outlook, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel) and experience using AI tools like Copilot.

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.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Copilot AI tools

Job description

We. in New York 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 and produce news analysis, reports, and communications materials.

The role requires proactive, detail-oriented communicators with strong writing and analytical skills, and an eagerness to develop client and media-relations experience in a fast-paced agency environment.