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Senior Account Executive - B2B Tech PR

The Hoffman Agency, Boston, MA, United States


You’ve made a good start on your career. Now you want to move up, learn, and take on more responsibility. You have a solid grounding in agency life and are ready for your career to take off.

The Hoffman Agency is an international public relations and integrated marketing communications company that crafts stories to build brands.

We are seeking intelligent, ambitious senior account executives with a passion for storytelling, learning, and a commitment to excellence. You must have a sense of humor and appetite for working in a positive team environment.

If you like where the story is leading, read on.

The Plot Thickens: Job Description

Media relations: Play a leading role in driving media relations and pitching strategy, maintain a network of media contacts, and host media briefings with spokespersons and provide counsel

Social media: Oversee/provide guidance on social media content, and support development of creative content

New business: Lead new business research efforts, and participate in new business presentations

Speaking and awards: Lead speaking and awards programs and support development of abstracts and awards submissions

Content creation: Draft press releases, bylines and Q&A documents; serve as lead on customer interviews and case studies

Reporting: Ensure all coverage and results are flagged in a timely manner for clients, oversee reporting approach with guidance to junior staff, and drive competitive analysis

Mentorship/training: Assist in training junior staff on processes and agency tools, and provide constructive feedback to help staff grow and advance in their careers at Hoffman

Client relations and account management: Contribute to client satisfaction while effectively managing resources for multiple accounts

The Hero’s Background: Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, PR/Advertising, Communications, Journalism or other Liberal Arts field

2-4 years of communications experience (agency experience is preferred)

Adept with Microsoft Office 365, which includes Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

Experience in leading technology-related projects is preferred

Superior writing and verbal communication skills

Experience in and a passion for digital and social media communications a plus

An enterprising and curious mindset

An entrepreneurial nature, passion and can-do attitude

Flexibility and willingness to go beyond the call of duty is highly valued and rewarded.

Attributes of the Protagonist (That’s You)

Creative

Critical thinker

Leader

Team player

Accountable

Entrepreneurial nature and attitude

Passionate about public relations and writing

Passionate about technology/social media

Excited to continually learn new things

Creative

Curious

Initiative

SENSE OF HUMOR

Teamwork

Organized

Come join us and be on the cutting edge of communications. We value diverse thinking, and we regularly push the boundaries of PR.

We've established a hybrid workplace in our Boston, Portland, and San Jose offices with maximum flexibility.

And our benefits are pretty darn good as you can see from the sample list of just some of our benefits:

100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision

20 PTO days + Birthday PTO

11 holidays + Floating Holiday

401(k) match

Knock-off early on Fridays!

Weekly Wellness Hour

Sabbatical program – 1 month off after 4 years of service

Wellness and Professional Development Fund - $1,000 per year

$400.00 WFH stipend to shape your home environment

Paid parental leave

We are a company that values diversity and inclusion. We also “care.” Come join us in pushing — and periodically shoving — the boundaries of communications.

A competitive salary ($65,000 - $75,000), benefits package and career advancement opportunities will be offered to the successful candidate.

We will contact all shortlisted candidates.

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