Job Overview
FleishmanHillard is a global communications firm specializing in public relations, public affairs, marketing, paid media, and transmedia and social content. The San Francisco office has an immediate opening for a Senior Account Executive or Account Supervisor to join our rapidly expanding technology advisory practice. This hybrid role is ideal for someone energized by helping enterprise technology, telecommunication, and hardware companies differentiate through authentic storytelling that builds belief with key stakeholder audiences, including investors, employees, policymakers, talent markets, and society.
Responsibilities
- Partner with senior team members to develop and execute communications strategies for mid‑market and enterprise technology, telecommunication, and hardware clients to build stakeholder confidence and differentiate competitively through authentic positioning.
- Build and maintain media relationships by identifying appropriate contacts, conducting outreach, scheduling interviews, and fostering strong connections with journalists in technology and business media.
- Collaborate with senior team members and peers to develop strategic messaging frameworks and storytelling angles that translate complex technical innovation into clear, differentiated positioning for target audiences.
- Manage day‑to‑day client relationships, synthesizing research and market intelligence to guide clients toward effective communication strategies, taking ownership of account execution while escalating strategic considerations to senior team members.
- Develop messaging strategies and pitch angles that help clients understand and communicate the "why" behind their positioning with clarity and authenticity.
- Lead the execution of integrated communications campaigns across PR, digital, social media, and employee communications channels, ensuring alignment with the core narrative and coordinating across team members.
- Research and analyze market trends and competitive dynamics to identify positioning opportunities and recommend communications strategies to address competitive challenges.
- Support account growth by identifying opportunities where integrated communications can strengthen client relationships and business outcomes—including product launches, hiring initiatives, and stakeholder engagement.
Qualifications
- 3–6 years of PR or communications agency experience with strong knowledge of technology and business fundamentals and demonstrated analytical and creative thinking capabilities.
- Proven passion for media relations with a strong track record of building relationships with journalists in technology, hardware, telecom, and business trade media, securing meaningful media coverage, and shaping narratives.
- Excellent project management and collaborative skills, including the ability to coordinate multiple work streams, mentor junior team members, and maintain quality and composure under tight deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
- Solid experience executing integrated communications campaigns across multiple channels including earned media, owned media, social, and digital, with an understanding of how to create cohesive campaigns that drive consistent messaging and results.
- Ability to use research and data to inform strategic recommendations, interpreting trends and metrics that shape client strategy and positioning decisions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to craft compelling client communications, strategic plans, talking points, and bylined content, and comfort presenting ideas and recommendations in client meetings and internal settings.
- Self‑motivated and resourceful problem solver who takes ownership of client success while maintaining focus on both day‑to‑day delivery and strategic opportunity.
Benefits & Compensation
Salary ranges:
- Senior Account Executive: $58,000 – $82,000
- Account Supervisor: $61,000 – $94,000
Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and other benefits are available. All salaries are based on relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other job‑related qualifications and geographic considerations.
EEO Statement
FleishmanHillard is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected class under federal, state or local laws.