Connect2 Communications is currently looking for candidates for Account Executive, Account Coordinator and Intern positions. Please submit your resume to info@connect2comm.com.

Job Descriptions

Account Executive
Account Executives serve as a contact point for Connect2 Communications' clients, the media and analyst community, as well as with other industry influencers. In this role, Account Executives will manage the ongoing client, media and analyst relations activities within one to four accounts, ensuring that each client's needs are met.

Account Executive Responsibilities:

• Build understanding and knowledge of the clients' businesses and their competitive environments.

• Actively participate/contribute to the development of account plans/ideas. Provide appropriate instruction to junior staff on projects.

• Demonstrate ability to effectively develop full range of written materials including press releases, byline articles, speeches, client correspondence and reports.

• Initiate implementation of media events, press conferences/briefings, media tours, etc.

• Develop editorial/journalistic/media contacts; utilize them in news releases, features, etc.

• Manage time to ensure that each client's needs are met within allocated budget parameters.

• Communicate with senior team members on client needs, expectations, concerns and issues

The requirements for the Account Executive position are as follows:

• A bachelor's degree in a related field (public relations, marketing, journalism, communications)

• 3-5 years' experience in PR agencies or corporate relations

• Experience and knowledge of enterprise and carrier technologies

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

• Strong, established media and analyst relationships, consumer tech relations a plus

• Ability to guide and mentor junior employees

Account Coordinator
The Account Coordinator is responsible for maintaining key client information including editorial calendars, press and analyst lists, speaking opportunities and deadlines.

The Account Coordinator is expected to:

• Learn, observe and be mentored in high-quality PR practices

• Provide administrative support to account teams and internal teams as directed

• Research and refine press/analyst contact database; update matrices

• Conduct research via the Web

• Compile briefing books

• Copy and file as directed

The requirements for the Account Coordinator position are as follows:

• A bachelor's degree in a related field (public relations, marketing, journalism, communications)

• An interest in technology

• Good verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent organizational capabilities

• Eagerness to learn from experienced mentors

• Positive attitude

Internships
Connect2 Communications offers a rewarding internship program during the Spring, Summer and Fall semesters. Our interns receive a wealth of experience doing real-world PR activities, including:

• Research/refine press/analyst contact databases

• Help our team develop creative, effective PR campaigns with press & social media

• Research trends, products & companies

• Learn, observe & be mentored in high-quality PR practices

The requirements to be considered for an Internship are as follows:

• Must have graduated from high school and currently studying communications, preferably with a concentration/minor in public relations

• Must be available to work in Connect2 office at least 8 hours each week (Monday-Thursday, 8:00am - 5:00pm)

• Must have an interest in technology