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Account Executive

Made to Measure Communications · Belvedere Tiburon, CA, USA ·

Pay:
$35-$38/hr
Job type:
Full Time

The Opportunity
M2M is seeking a thoughtful communications professional who pairs strong writing and client instincts with exacting attention to detail and sound judgment.

The Account Executive is a senior, hands‑on role working directly with M2M’s founder and president across the agency’s full client portfolio. The founder will remain the primary account lead and retain responsibility for strategy, crisis and sensitive matters, pricing and scope, executive counsel, and final approval of major materials.

The Account Executive will develop a strong understanding of each client, help move work forward, and earn increasing autonomy over routine client and media communications as knowledge and trust develop. The position also offers meaningful ownership of M2M’s growing social media capabilities.

What You’ll Do

Develop a working knowledge of each client’s business, audiences, priorities, preferences, and communications cadence

Draft and edit media pitches, press releases, talking points, FAQs, client correspondence, award and speaking submissions, reports, and other communications materials

Own social media planning and execution for M2M and select clients, including content calendars, copy, visual‑asset coordination, publishing, community engagement, and performance reporting

Recommend and implement ways to grow social media reach, engagement, and impact

Research journalists, outlets, trends, editorial opportunities, awards, partnerships, and story angles

Build and maintain accurate media lists, conduct thoughtful outreach, and coordinate interviews

Monitor client and industry news, organize coverage, provide timely alerts, and maintain client‑ready reports and project materials

Manage multiple deadlines across the portfolio, anticipate useful next steps, and flag potential risks early

Participate in routine client and media communications with increasing independence

Support light day‑to‑day office continuity in Tiburon and contribute to other agency priorities as needed

What You Bring

At least three years of professional experience in public relations, communications, journalism, marketing, media, or related client‑service work

A bachelor’s degree; a degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, or a related field is preferred but not required

Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills

Demonstrated social media experience, including strategy, content development, day‑to‑day channel ownership, and the use of performance insights to support growth

Exceptional attention to detail, organization, responsiveness, and follow‑through

The ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines

Sound judgment, discretion, and respect for confidential client and agency information

Professional client and media communication skills

Comfort working closely with a founder in a small, fast‑moving agency

Additional Experience We Value

PR or communications agency experience

Proficiency with AI tools and sound judgment regarding accuracy, confidentiality, and appropriate professional use

Experience with consumer packaged goods, food, or beverage brands

Familiarity with Cision or another media database and monitoring platform; training is available

Experience with blog posts, long‑form content, events, activations, community engagement, or partnerships

Experience supporting proposals, capabilities materials, website content, prospect research, or other new‑business initiatives

A valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle for occasional business travel

Schedule and Location
This is an ongoing, part‑time, nonexempt W-2 position averaging approximately 30 hours per week. The typical schedule spans five weekdays beginning at 10 a.m., with flexibility available by mutual agreement.

The position is primarily based in M2M’s Tiburon office, with hybrid work available when appropriate for the employee, founder, clients, and workload.

Occasional Bay Area travel is anticipated. Evening and weekend events are generally optional, and any time worked will be recorded and paid. M2M’s founder retains after‑hours and on‑call responsibility.

Compensation and Benefits

$35 per hour to start within an anticipated range of $35–$38 per hour

60 hours of combined paid time off per year based on the anticipated 30‑hour schedule, accruing from the start date and available for use as earned

Ten designated paid holidays, separate from PTO, paid at six hours each

A $100 monthly phone and internet allowance

An M2M‑provided laptop

Reimbursement of approved business mileage, parking, tolls, transit, and other necessary business expenses

Target start date:

August 25, 2026

Made to Measure Communications provides equal employment opportunity and will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals in accordance with applicable law. Employment with M2M is at will.

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