PR Assistant Account Executive Job at PAN in San Francisco

Recently named Tech Agency of the Year and one of the Best Agencies in the US by PRovoke Media, PAN Communications is looking for a standout Assistant Account Executive to support integrated public relations programs for its B2B technology clients, particularly within the cybersecurity, health-tech, martech, fintech, AI and IoT spaces.
Core Responsibilities:
Proactively own administrative duties across full client roster
Conduct daily client/competitor news scans, flagging coverage to their teams
Build media lists, accurately identifying new contacts, flagging trends and proposing proactive angles
Participate in team discussions around new angles and opportunities, and research independently to grow your knowledge of media relations best practices and client industries
Participate in weekly client calls to grow communication and relationship-building skills
Support AE/SAE in media outreach to select trade and/or vertical press for news announcements. Over time, gain exposure to pitch drafting aimed at securing briefings, coverage, email Q&As, and bylines
Master "shells" of briefing materials including templates, bios, recent articles, etc.
Review ProfNets/Connectively daily and flags relevant opportunities to the team
Support drafting of speaking and award submissions with oversight from account managers
Showcase an increasing knowledge of your client's industry and products by asking critical questions, researching independently and producing increasingly accurate and impactful work
Preferred Skills:
Prior experience working within an agency setting, preferably supporting clients in the B2B tech or healthcare industries
Completing tasks on time and provide regular updates to team members & managers on the status of projects/deliverables
Asking proactive questions and researching independently to fill gaps in knowledge
Experience tracking speaking or awards calendars, successfully monitoring for relevant submission deadlines and updating trackers, sending proactive regular recap emails with in-progress opportunities and flagging deadlines internally
Experience conducting relevant research/recommendations for followers, engagement opportunities, influencers, etc. and assisting with social reporting
Experience supporting client content development, finding opportunities to draft short-form content including blogs, commentary, speaking/awards submissions
Experience managing social calendars, including owning or assisting with scheduling posts via client’s platform of choice
Successfully managing workload across five client accounts/brands
Required Qualifications:
Minimum of 6 months of applicable PR experience
B.S./B.A. in public relations, marketing, communications, or related field
Ideal candidates will be located in the San Francisco Bay Area; candidates in other Pacific Time Zones who meet the hiring criteria will also be considered for fully remote positions
Perks and Benefits:
HyFlex “Work From Anywhere” model
Flexible time off policy
Dedicated career coach mentorship program
Collaborative culture founded on growth and development
Excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k match, generous parental leave, EAP services, company-paid disability and life insurance, and more!
If you're feeling compelled to seek a new challenge with an established, growing agency, PAN should be at the top of your list!

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