Senior Account Executive – Technology

Who are WE? 

• Mumbrella CommsCon Awards Best Social Media Campaign of the Year 2023 
• Mumbrella CommsCon Awards Best Digital Campaign of the Year 2021 
• PR Week Global Awards Best Agency in APAC 2019 – 2021, 2023 
• PR Week Asia ANZ Consultancy of the Year 2022 
• PRovoke APAC Midsize Consultancy of the Year 2021 
• PRovoke Global Technology PR Agency of the Year 2019 and 2022 
• A global firm that puts people and purpose first 
• A culture-driven and friendly team with flexible working arrangements and career development opportunities 
• Offices in South Melbourne and Sydney CBD 

WE is one of the world's largest communications and integrated marketing agencies. We’re independent and all about our people — both our clients and our employees — and we believe in the power of communication to move audiences to positive action. 

We create conversation-starting work for our clients in the technology, health, corporate, and consumer sectors. Our campaigns boost adoption, build reputation, drive real business results — even inspire bedrock change.

Who are we looking for? 

We are seeking a Senior Account Executive to support the WE Technology team. If you have agency experience in technology, business or consumer brands and want to join an energetic and nurturing team, this is the opportunity for you!

The Senior Account Executive will be responsible for carrying out activities to assist the team and help global and local clients achieve their communication goals and deliver the highest quality of work and outstanding results. 

The key purpose of the position is to support media campaigns, product launches, execute seasonal campaigns, and contribute to campaign development and account reporting.

The full-time, permanent position is located in either Melbourne or Sydney, with fully flexible and hybrid working. 

Responsibility:

• Drafting PR documents such as media releases, factsheets, pitches and coverage reports/progress documents. 
• Oversee and reinforce consistent adherence to media management processes: media lists, coverage monitoring, and industry coverage trends.
• Independently liaise and build relationships with clients and key journalists/influencers. 
• Report to and communicate with clients on allocated tasks as appropriate: including attending client/supplier meetings (where relevant) and provision of / or editing timely and accurate contact reports, evaluation reports, WIP documents, etc.
• Identify and create content for key audiences, including internal and external stakeholders. 
• A deep understanding of the media landscape and reporting cycles to place stories, establish interviews and tailor media materials for specific media outlets. 
• Attention to detail and an eye for identifying topical news angles and developing thought leadership content such as bylines and blog posts. 

Skills and experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Journalism, Marketing, English or a related field is preferred, or the equivalent knowledge and/or experience. 
• 2-3 years of experience in PR, preferably in an agency setting.
• Superior writing skills and the ability to build communication strategies. 
• Advance skills in PowerPoint, including creating pith decks with strong attention to detail. 
• Sound planning, organisational and decision-making skills – the ability to juggle many projects/activities simultaneously. 

Benefit:

• Birthday leave
• Summer Fridays
• Hybrid working model (remote and onsite working days)
• WFH allowance of $200
• Volunteer leave
• Access to WHEREFIT 
• Genuine career development opportunities

If you are looking for a dynamic and inclusive workplace that values work-life balance, career development and team culture, WE Communications is the place for you! We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who share our values and are just as excited about this opportunity as we are. Our values are at the core of everything we do. If this sounds like your ideal job, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and cover letter. 

Our Commitments: 

Equal Opportunity: WE provides equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against an employee or applicant because of age, race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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, age, lifestyle, ethnic background and sexual orientation as well as differences in experiences and ideas.