PR Senior Account Executive - Technology & Government (Hybrid)
Public Relations - McLean, Virginia

Sage Communications is a full-service, integrated public relations and marketing firm providing strategic communications services to clients ranging from emerging start-ups and nonprofits to government agencies and Fortune 500 companies. Sage is one of Ragan's Top Places to Work winners and a PRNEWS 2022 Agency Elite Top 100 firm, recognizing its innovation, strategy and creativity, and commitment to results, reputation, media coverage and thought leadership.

We currently have an opening on our PR team for a savvy Senior Account Executive (SAE) who is eager to skyrocket their career at one of the leading and fastest-growing public relations and marketing communications agencies in the DC metro area. Sage’s office is located in Tysons Corner, VA.  This positions has flexibility in terms of hybrid and fully remote options in the DMV area. 

Sage Communications has been named one of the Top Places to Work in PR and offers highly competitive salaries; great benefits; ongoing professional development; emphasis on diversity, equality and inclusion; year-round flex Fridays; 401k matching; and commission and bonuses for original new business and hiring referrals.

Key Responsibilities:

We’re looking for passionate individuals who can work efficiently, think creatively, reap the benefits of growing with us and have fun while doing it. The senior account executive will be responsible for executing public relations and social media campaigns with a focus on technology for Fortune 500 companies, non-profits, and federal agencies.

Must have strong experience in helping develop and execute powerful PR and social media strategies and campaigns, incorporating both traditional and new media communications, managing support staff, and juggling competing demands in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Responsibilities/Duties:

Assist senior management in developing and implementing monthly, weekly and daily account planning and activities
Supervise support team and interns
Provide guidance to, and be a mentor for, junior staff and interns
Identify and place clients in targeted, high-level media and other appropriate opportunities
May manage specific projects independently
Typically supports 3-5 accounts
Demonstrate excellent judgment and ability to solve problems, delegating work appropriately across account teams
Possess strong writing and editing skills. Ability to write attention-grabbing media materials, client correspondence, reporting documents, strategy documents, agency and client blog posts and other integrated marketing materials
Contribute to or lead the development of public relations strategies, social media and marketing plans, confidently implementing them and updating clients on progress 
Drive smart, tactical execution of client programs
Establish strong relationships with knowledge of relevant media and other influencers to generate awareness of client’s products, services, thought leadership and activities
Demonstrate in-depth understanding of social media tools and the ability to implement compelling social media programs

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in communications, PR or related field
5+ years of public relations, public affairs, advocacy or communications
Demonstrable experience in media relations and social media best practices

 Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in technology PR/communications
Expert proficiency in social media engagement across all appropriate platforms
Strong media relations experience
Ability to work independently and within a team
Management experience a plus
Agency experience preferred
Ability to have fun!

Sage Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer and therefore provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Sage Communications expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

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