Public Relations Account Executive

Boston or Newburyport, MA; Providence, RI; Rochester, NY

(Hybrid: In office Mon-Thurs)

Matter is an independent and thriving brand elevation agency unifying PR, social media, creative services and search marketing. We are focused on what matters most: our people, our clients and our results. From fast growth startups to established brands, we work with clients across diverse industries, including technology, consumer and professional services. We immerse ourselves in client storytelling, delivering smart and insightful counsels, along with the program execution, that generates results.

We've built and nurtured a team-oriented and creative environment because we know that when we tap into our collective brainpower we come up with inspired solutions for our clients and because it makes for a happy place to work. We’re proud of the numerous awards that we've won as a Top Place to Work and as a Top Agency in the US. And while we're serious about what we do, we try not to take ourselves too seriously.

We're looking for a creative/results-oriented Account Executive to join our team. Here's the mix of what you'll be doing day to day:

• Pursuing and securing a consistent stream of media opportunities (trade, consumer, business media, top-tier, etc.) for B2B and B2C clients; building and nurturing strong relationships with media contacts
• Drafting pitches, bylines and other client deliverables that zero in on client messaging and drive results
• Generating creative ideas to help drive client PR/social media programs; proactively offers recommendations and ideas to the program and shares recommendations with clients on how to use national news, industry news and trends to impact their programs
• Mentoring and managing junior team members’ involvement in projects and initiative
• Participating in new business opportunities – i.e. assisting with research, creation of media playbooks or SOV analyses, etc.

Along with creativity, drive and self-motivation, your previous experience and attributes will include:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant business experience
• 2-3 years of post-college PR agency experience, preferably working with B2B tech clients
• Strong understanding of media landscape and a desire to drive media relations results across all accounts
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-moving, dynamic and team-oriented environment
• Ability to work with multiple clients simultaneously
• Fast learner with an inquisitive mind and eye for detail
• Adaptable, dependable and promotes positive work environment

Why Matter? A healthy culture requires healthy, happy people. That’s why Matter goes above and beyond to provide exceptional benefits, fun bonuses, and culture perks to our workforce. These include:

• Exceptional company culture, monthly FUN events in all offices, happy hours, and surprise rewards throughout the year.
• A comprehensive time-off plan that includes PTO, sick time, a yearly winter break, birthdays off, short Fridays EVERY week, and other out of office time to support work/life balance.
• Competitive salaries, and lots of room for long-term growth and development
• Top notch health, dental, and vision plans
• Extensive and ever-growing programs for diversity, equity and inclusion, plus a variety of specialized employee resource groups, diversity focused events and initiatives, and more.
• Paid volunteer time through our Helping Hands program.
• Matter Wellness program, featuring extracurricular activities and interoffice competitions
• Employee referral program (get a $$ bonus for each referral we hire)
• Lots of other stellar benefits like a 401K program, pet insurance, FSA and Dependent care plans, paid parental leave, and so much more.

Matter provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits 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, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Matter also participates in the E-Verify program.