Public Relations Account Executive , Technology

Nectar Communications; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary range $65,000–$79,000

401k with match

Insurance premiums covered

Unlimited vacation

Sabbatical after 4 years

11 paid holidays

Paid short-term disability and paidPar

Cell phone reimbursement

Job summary

Nectar Communications, a high-performing tech-focused PR agency, seeks an Account Executive to own day-to-day execution for multiple technology client accounts and build strong media relationships. You will craft pitches, manage deadlines, and collaborate across teams to drive earned media results, with opportunities to work on AI-driven storytelling.

Candidates should have 2–3 years of PR/communications experience, strong writing skills, and a proactive, solutions-first approach.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of public relations, communications, or integrated marketing experience.
• Experience supporting technology clients, especially across AI or enterprise tech.
• Proven media relations experience with pitching reporters and earning coverage.
• Strong writing, editing, research and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to connect client priorities to timely news cycles.
• Proactive, ownership-driven approach with deadlines and deliverables.
• Curiosity about technology, media, culture and evolving communications.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day execution across multiple technology client accounts and deadlines.
• Build and maintain relationships with reporters, editors, analysts, and influencers.
• Develop pitches and identify media angles aligned with client priorities and trends.
• Pitch announcements and proactive stories; drive consistent media results.
• Draft and edit pitches, press releases, briefing documents, and social copy.
• Create targeted media lists and research reporters/outlets/trends.
• Monitor news to identify opportunities and risks early.
• Communicate with clients through meetings, email, and Slack, providing updates.
• Prepare executives for media opportunities with briefing materials.
• Collaborate on integrated campaigns across earned/owned/social channels.

Skills

Media relations

Strong writing

Verbal communication

Project management

Team collaboration

Curiosity about tech/AI

Job description

Join Nectar

Nectar is looking for an Account Executive who takes big swings, never stops leveling up, and makes the whole team better in the process.

We're a tight-knit, high-performing communications agency that shapes the stories of today's most disruptive technology companies including LinkedIn, Google Cloud, the world's biggest AI company (yes, that one), and a growing roster of breakout startups across AI, enterprise, and consumer. We punch above our weight because we show up with energy, urgency, and ambition, and because we hold each other to a genuinely high bar.

As an Account Executive, you'll be at the center of the action—turning strategy into smart execution, building relationships with media, and helping clients tell stories that break through. You'll take ownership of your work, bring ideas to the table, and develop the confidence to become a go-to partner for clients and teammates alike.

Nectarines are curious about where media and technology are headed, especially in this age of AI, and actively use that curiosity to think bigger and move faster. We collaborate without ego, communicate clearly, and take ownership from kickoff to follow-through.

If you're energized by tech, passionate about storytelling, and ready to do the best work of your career in an inclusive environment where your ideas actually matter, this is your place.

About You

You're a sharp communicator who knows that great PR is equal parts curiosity, creativity, persistence, and follow-through. You keep a close eye on the news, understand what makes a story compelling, and are developing the instincts and relationships to turn smart ideas into meaningful coverage.

You're ready to move beyond simply completing assignments and start owning them. You can manage projects and deadlines, communicate confidently with clients and reporters, and spot opportunities without always being asked. You care about the details, ask smart questions, welcome feedback, and want to keep getting better at your craft.

You thrive on a team that moves quickly and expects a lot from one another. You're excited about technology and AI, curious about how communications is changing, and eager to experiment with new tools and approaches that make the work smarter and stronger.

What You Do

• Own day-to-day execution across multiple technology client accounts, keeping projects, deliverables, and deadlines on track

• Build and maintain relationships with reporters, editors, analysts, and other relevant influencers

• Develop thoughtful pitches and identify timely media angles tied to client priorities, industry trends, and breaking news

• Pitch announcements and proactive stories, follow up strategically, and help drive consistent media results

• Draft and edit pitches, press releases, briefing documents, award submissions, social copy, and other client-facing materials

• Build targeted media lists and conduct research that uncovers new reporters, outlets, trends, and storytelling opportunities

• Monitor client, competitor, industry, and cultural news to identify opportunities and risks before they become obvious

• Communicate directly with clients through meetings, email, and Slack, providing clear updates and helping move work forward

• Manage action items, timelines, agendas, activity trackers, coverage reports, and other core account materials

• Prepare executives for media opportunities by developing briefing materials and supporting interviews

• Collaborate with account leads and teammates to execute integrated campaigns across earned, owned, and social channels

• Contribute ideas and research to brainstorms, strategic planning, new business pitches, and agency initiatives

• Support and collaborate with junior teammates, sharing context and feedback that helps the entire team produce stronger work

• Champion the use of AI tools and emerging tech to enhance writing, research, media intelligence, and content production efficiency

What You Offer

• 2–3 years of public relations, communications, or integrated marketing experience, preferably within an agency environment

• Prior experience supporting technology clients strongly preferred, particularly across AI, enterprise technology, B2B, consumer tech, or other innovation-driven sectors

• Demonstrated media relations experience, including pitching reporters and contributing to meaningful earned media results

• Strong writing, editing, research, and verbal communication skills across a range of formats

• An understanding of what makes a compelling story and the curiosity to connect client priorities to the broader news cycle

• Confidence communicating with clients and taking increasing ownership of projects and deliverables

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines without sacrificing quality

• High attention to detail and a commitment to producing polished, thoughtful work

• A proactive, solutions-first mindset—you flag opportunities and challenges early and take ownership of moving work forward

• Curiosity about technology, media, culture, and the rapidly evolving communications landscape

• A collaborative approach and willingness to give, receive, and act on feedback

• Familiarity with AI tools and emerging technologies, with enthusiasm for using them thoughtfully to work smarter and improve the quality of communications

• Work from our San Francisco or New York office hub, San Francisco preferred

Why Nectar

A competitive compensation package, including:

• Annual salary range of $65,000–$79,000

• 401k with match

• Generous employer contributions toward insurance premiums

• Paid mental health benefits

• Unlimited vacation

• Paid sabbatical after every 4 years of continuous employment

• 11 paid holidays plus a paid end-of-year office closure

• Paid short-term disability and extensive parental leave benefits

• Cell phone reimbursement

What We Stand For

Nectar Communications is committed to building a workplace rooted in equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.