[Hiring] Senior Account Executive @Codeword

Role Description

The Senior Account Executive is a key day-to-day client contact and seasoned executional hand on accounts (maximum of 6). You are in the business of providing long-term value to clients and executing bespoke, high-impact earned attention strategies aligned directly with their business outcomes.

• This is one of the heaviest media relations roles on the PR team with an expectation that you’ll be proactively developing hard-hitting story angles that regularly turn into results for clients.
• You’re growing your own industry reputation and Rolodex, and love meeting with journalists, influencers, and industry experts.
• You’ll operate with outcome-oriented autonomy, using AI tools to eliminate process bloat and low-value tasks so you can focus on high-impact strategic work.
• Previous experience in the tech (B2B or B2C) world is critical, as well as a deep understanding of the shifting earned media landscape and how to measure the value of a PR win in the context of a client’s business goals.
• You’ll thrive if you’re an energetic, nimble self-starter who pushes for continuous evolution, shoots their shot with bold creative ideas, and acts as a trusted advisor to clients and executives.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in tech (B2B and/or consumer).
• You have your ear to the ground on the latest in media, are an avid trendspotter, and bring creative thinking to storytelling.
• You are comfortable servicing a broad range of clients, from nimble startups to large enterprises and publicly traded companies, matching the tone to reinforce client confidence.
• You thrive in a high-context, low-control environment, taking ownership of deliverables (e.g. first-drafts of pitches and story-angles) without waiting for step-by-step direction.
• You treat media relationships with deep respect, avoiding “spray and pray” tactics to build long-term trust with reporters, influencers, and analysts.

Requirements

• Lead day-to-day program execution across up to 6 accounts, deploying tailored earned attention strategies alongside a dedicated resource from our Strategy team, day-to-day account leads and a S/VP.
• Build enduring, first-name-basis relationships with journalists, creators, and analysts.
• Craft tailored, high-value pitches (no "spray and pray") that turn complex tech into compelling stories.
• Score earned attention for your clients across all media verticals and mediums.
• Take ownership of clients’ speaking and awards programs, identifying best-fit opportunities, crafting submissions, and managing stage appearances.
• Attend trade shows, conferences, and other events as a representative of Codeword.
• Support with building industry-leading reports on PR program ROI with our Insights & Analytics team.
• Leverage AI tools smartly and precisely to streamline workflow and automate administrative tasks, maintaining a high bar of human-in-the-loop quality.
• Lead by example by securing impactful media wins and guiding junior talent on client-facing work and narrative building.
• Supporting your account teams in building lasting relationships with clients.
• Bringing creative ideas to your clients outside of traditional PR, utilizing Codeword’s full service capabilities.

Benefits

• Flexible work hours.
• Minimum 20 days paid vacation annually.
• 401k + financial wellness support.
• Health Insurance (medical, dental, life, pet, mental health services).
• Home office allowance.
• Bi-annual Wellness Credits.
• Monthly Technology Credit (to offset internet / phone costs).
• Comprehensive Parental Leave Policy.