Public Relations Client Executive, Clean Tech

Burson-Marsteller (www.bm.com), established in 1953, is a leading global public relations and communications consultancy. It provides clients with strategic thinking and program execution across a full range of public relations, public affairs, advertising, and web-related services. The firm's seamless worldwide network consists of 47 wholly-owned offices and 45 affiliated offices, together operating in 54 countries across six continents. Burson-Marsteller is a part of Young & Rubicam Brands, a subsidiary of WPP Group plc (NASDQ: WPPGY), one of the world's leading communications services networks. Burson-Marsteller is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EEO, AAE, MFDV.

 

Burson-Marsteller's San Francisco Technology Practice has an opening at the Client Executive level. Experience working in Clean Tech projects is a MUST. 

 

Responsibilities

 

• Research the client's business and industry to maintain a current knowledge base.

• Develop relationships with external audiences (media, third party constituencies, etc.) to communicate the client's message.

• With supervision, write and distribute news releases, backgrounders, fact sheets, bios, newsletters, prepared remarks, standby statements and pitch letters.

• Assist with administrative tasks such as preparation and distribution of publications. Create and maintain media lists.

• Handle routine media inquiries.

• Monitor media to report coverage that affects the client's business.

• Under guidance of supervisor, may coordinate specific client events and promotions.

• Represent client at events and trade shows.

• Assist in client administration duties such as billing and activity reports.

 

Qualifications

 

• 1-3 year of tech PR experience preferred.

• Strong knowledge of Clean Tech

• BA or BS degree strongly preferred.

• Basic understanding of the techniques of a professional PR/communications firm (with a strong tech presence).

• Good oral and written communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work as a member of a team.

• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Ability to organize and prioritize work under pressure.

• Ability to facilitate organization or project details.

• Ability to work within an assigned budget.

• Proficient in computer software (Word, Excel, media databases and Power Point).

 

To Apply

 

When applying, please include cover letter, resume and salary requirements. Please apply directly on our website with the following link:

 

http://sh.webhire.com/servlet/av/jd?ai=362&ji=2211408&sn=I

 

Or apply directly to Gustavo.Llamas@bm.com