Account executive (public relations)

LOCATION: Caliber provides a remote workplace model with access to co-working office space in the US for employees who would like a change of scenery or an opportunity to meet with local colleagues. Please note: we are not considering applicants based outside of the US.

About Caliber

Caliber is a strategic marketing and communications firm that helps companies tell their story and connect with key stakeholders. We partner with established industry leaders and rising entrepreneurial organizations within financial services, financial technology (fintech), insurance, insurance technology (insurtech), real estate, and property technology (proptech). Caliber has been recognized twice as one of Inc.’s Best Workplaces, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, a Ragan’s Workplace Wellness award winner and one of the America’s Fastest Growing Companies for the fourth year in a row by the Financial Times.

About the Role

Caliber is looking for a PR enthusiast to join our team as an Account Executive. Caliber Account Executives play a key role in supporting our client engagements by laying and evolving the foundation of our client work and supporting our account teams. The annual salary range for this position is $50,000 to $70,000 + bonuses + commission opportunities + benefits. In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop a better understanding of PR as well as our industries of focus - financial services, fintech, insurtech and proptech.

Our team represents a talented and inclusive workforce. If you're looking to work with a supportive team of PR pros who value flexing their creative muscles while producing excellent work (and having fun at the same time) - check us out!

The right candidate will thrive in a mid-sized agency environment where they will work as part of a growing and dynamic team. Candidates are expected to work both collaboratively supporting client accounts and independently, owning individual projects and assignments.

About your responsibilities

Serve as the primary support on a group of accounts, coordinating directly with the account lead(s) to ensure proper coverage of clients, including:

• Drafting and editing press releases on behalf of clients.
• Drafting and editing social media posts on behalf of clients.
• Compiling, researching, and managing media lists across broadcast, podcast, online and print media outlets.
• Compiling and managing awards, events & speaking opportunity lists. Preparing and managing reporting and metrics for clients, in partnership with the account team.
• Compiling and reviewing client reports, including analyzing communications and media metrics.
• Developing creative ways to pitch the media, particularly in the B2B and B2C fintech, finance, and technology spaces, to secure client coverage.
• Pitching targeted media on assigned clients and coordinating ownership of specific pitches with account lead(s).
• Setting and managing evolving internal and external deadlines, ensuring proper communication with the internal team and clients.
• Supporting the team on overarching client needs, by serving as a key point person for any projects that may arise outside of your client group.

About our Ideal Candidate

• One (1) year minimum relevant experience in the PR/Communications field, ideally within the technology, business or financial services sectors.
• Strong writer with passion for storytelling.
• Enthusiasm for fintech and financial services and their constant innovation and evolution.
• Intellectual curiosity about businesses and how strategic marketing communications plays a role in a business’ growth.
• Solutions oriented with a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Passionate communicator with great presentation skills.
• Team player, supportive and considerate of others.
• A student of the media – identifying new publications, writers and relevant topics.

Caliber is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Caliber Corporate Advisers is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. Encompassing all our employment practices, we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. At Caliber, we are storytellers by craft and embrace each other’s unique stories by nature.

Learn more about Caliber’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.