Executive Associate Jobs in Tooele, UT (NOW HIRING)

A global PR and marketing partner for challenger brands. We help disruptors, innovators and market leaders go beyond the expectations and standards of their industry - to create narratives that capture the minds of target audiences and generate real impact.
Junior Account Executive
B2B Tech Public Relations | Method Communications
Work Arrangement
Hybrid: The role can be performed hybrid (2x/week) in one of our offices: New York City, San Francisco, Boston, or Salt Lake City
The Opportunity
Junior account executives (JAEs) play an integral role across multiple client accounts and provide guidance for public relations associates (PRAs) and graduate associates (GAs). JAEs are hands-on team members with a strong understanding of the fundamentals of public relations. They are also strong communicators committed to actively developing their account management skills. In this role, you will provide exceptional and consistent work for both the agency and the clients we work with.
Responsibilities
Account Support

• Provide daily support for SAEs and AEs across all client accounts
• Execute and demonstrate Method's Concierge Service Delivery Approach to your clients and teams
• Research, outline, write, edit and proofread materials, including media briefings, pitch emails, biographies, reports and fact sheets
• Manage deadlines and oversee client speaking and award trackers, drafting speaking and awards submissions
• Monitor and evaluate a wide range of reporters and publications in order to provide insight on media trends to internal and external stakeholders
• Create coverage reports, develop media pitches and contribute to pitching efforts
• Oversee daily/weekly media reports for clients
• Work with Cision, TrendKite and other media reporting tools
• Coordinate projects and events including inviting media, preparing press kits, attending events, and preparing reports
• Build a network of traditional and online media contacts

Business Development and Marketing Support

• Participate in new business opportunities across multiple industry landscapes
• Develop personal leadership skills and demonstrate PR knowledge
• Discover what tools are available, what Method has to offer
• Strengthen your knowledge of the intersection between marketing and PR
• Learn how to use social media and analytics effectively for clients

Agency Engagement

• Understand account budget parameters and over-servicing
• Record and submit time and expenses on a timely basis
• Act as a mentor to PRA and GAs, identify goals and provide guidance and feedback on performance and help contribute to inter-team cooperation

What We're Looking For

• Typically 1 - 3 years experience in agency and/or in-house communications or marketing teams experience, preferably with specialized experience in technology-focused PR
• Experience working with news media across industry verticals, pitching stories and/or providing targeted outreach to diverse audiences
• Interest in pursuing a career in technology-focused public relations
• Able to oversee junior team members and successfully manage PRA and GAs across teams to ensure deadlines and project expectations are communicated and met
• Familiarity with Google Drive and Google's suite of tools (e.g., Slides, Docs, Sheets)
• Basic Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook skills
• Excellent time management, project management and organizational skills
• Strong written, visual and verbal communication skills

What's it like to work here?
Relationships are paramount to life at Method, and we invest heavily in building and maintaining relationships with clients, journalists and each other. We work hard to deliver incredible results for our clients. We encourage new ideas, and we always celebrate wins together - both for clients and our teams.
Method is made up of an award-winning team. Not only does the agency win awards, our people are consistently recognized for their excellence. We believe that begins with the recognition they get internally. Our leadership invests significant resources into employee mental health, well-being, education and development - and we praise outstanding performance regularly.
What's in it for YOU?

• Flexible, remote work
• Generous Vacation and Wellness Time accruals, two weeks of full office closure, paid holidays, and 2 floating holidays
• Cell phone and internet cost reimbursement
• Employer paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employer paid Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401K Plan with Employer Match up to 4%
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering three confidential, face-to-face counseling sessions per issue per year
• Paid Family Leave
• $500 annual wellness stipend after 6 months of employment
• $1500 professional development stipend after 2 years of employment
• 4 weeks of paid sabbatical after 5 years of employment
• Leadership development and virtual training opportunities

Salary Ranges
We believe all employees should be rewarded competitively and equitably, using practices that are simple and transparent. We've provided the following salary ranges for the locations we operate in below due to their state regulations. If your market is not listed below, your specific salary band will be discussed during the recruitment process. Final compensation for this role will be determined by a number of factors including candidate's education, relevant work experience and geographic location.

• Salary Range: $50,000 - $67,000

About the Company
Founded in 2010, Method Communications is an award-winning technology marketing and public relations agency built for challenger brands and today's most innovative companies. Our group is united through our core values - relationships, resourcefulness and results. We support each other to do exceptional work for our clients while also focusing on the health and wellbeing of our families, our communities and ourselves.
We recognize our talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage. Method encourages and actively supports diversity, equity, and inclusion through its policies and business practices, which include recruitment and hiring, compensation and benefits, career development and advancement, training, pro bono work, community programs, and affinity groups.
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To Apply
We understand that no candidate is perfectly qualified for any job. Experience comes in different forms; many skills are transferable; and passion goes a long way. Even more important than your resume is a clear demonstration of dedication, impact, and the ability to thrive in a fluid and collaborative environment. If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.
To apply, please submit a resume.
Method is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national or ethnic origin, mental or physical ability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Only engage with a representative at Method Communications if their email address ends with our domain, @methodcommunications.com. Method will never ask a candidate to purchase materials or share their financial information. If you have any questions, please reach out to join@methodcommunications.com.
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