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WE Communications is hiring: PR Account Executive, Microsoft Exec Comms Team in

WE Communications
WE Communications Salary
Renton, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/15/2025

We are seeking an Account Executive who will manage and execute corporate PR and executive communications for Microsoft. This position will support communications for multiple senior-level Microsoft executives, including proactive and reactive media relations, event research and coordination, and reaching key audiences directly through digital and social media.

To be successful in this role, an Account Executive should be collaborative, organized, agile, and have a passion for both media relations and social media. The ideal candidate will have a passion for learning new things and staying updated on the latest trends. If you’re someone looking to grow their career with great clients, teammates, and challenging work, then we’d like to hear from you.

What you'll be doing

  • Supporting integrated executive communications programs across media relations, events, and social media
  • Monitoring, reporting, and providing insight on industry, cultural, and competitor news and trends
  • Supporting media management processes such as media lists and coverage monitoring / analysis
  • Identifying and staying up to date on digital and social communications trends to inform client strategies
  • Monitoring, reporting, and building out social media strategies and recommendations based on data and insights
  • Identifying, creating, and growing relationships with target media / influencers to appropriately engage, pitch, and build stories
  • Maintaining and growing client relationships by contributing to the development and implementation of communication strategies and executing on projects
  • Partnering with other teams across the agency, including digital and social experts, data analysts, and teams supporting other Microsoft communications programs

What you've been able to accomplish

  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, Journalism, Marketing, English, or related field is preferred, or the equivalent knowledge and / or experience.
  • 2 years of experience in communications.
  • Passion to work in corporate and executive communications as well as social media.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (particularly Outlook, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Excel)
  • Familiarity working with AI tools and solutions (i.e. Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT)
  • Strong analytical writing skills
  • Experience with written and developed materials, including integrated communication plans, press releases, pitches, and social media content is highly desirable.
  • Additional Requirements :

  • Comfortable with integrated communication principles
  • Understand the role of the media
  • Interest in developing integrated communications skills incorporating digital and social media
  • High level of initiative
  • Desire to be an engaged, accessible member of a dynamic office and broader global agency community
  • Client and business environment : Customer service orientation is a must. Job pressure may exist from the requirement of handling multiple tasks
  • Experience working globally or with colleagues in multiple locations
  • Fast-paced team environment (frequent tight deadlines, multitasking, etc.)
  • Strong presentation and consulting skills along with the ability to read, write, and speak English
  • May need to work more than 40 hours per week on occasion
  • About Us

    WE Communications :

    WE is one of the largest communications and integrated marketing agencies in the world. We’re independent, we’re all about our people — both our clients and our employees — and we believe in the power of communications to move audiences to positive action.

    For more than 30 years, we have been helping translate complex innovations into powerful, persuasive stories. Our sector expertise across key verticals — including technology, healthcare, consumer, and brand purpose — translates into insights and strategies that are informed, current, and credible.

    We work with companies that are embracing the ever-evolving digital world to reinvent themselves, to deliver new value to their customers or reach them in new ways, and ultimately improve people’s lives.

    Your Salary :

    The target range of base salary in all locations within the United States for this role is $56,000 - $61,000 per year. Actual salary is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to business needs, level of responsibility, skill set, level of experience, and geographical location.

    Benefits :

  • Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Generous time off including PTO, holidays, annual wellness break, summer Fridays, and personal days
  • 401k plan including company match and financial wellness support
  • 16 weeks of paid parental leave for all employees
  • 22-24 weeks paid parental leave when coupled with Short-term disability
  • 2 weeks caregiver leave
  • Support with home office equipment
  • Bi-annual Wellness Credits
  • Monthly Technology Credit (to offset internet / phone costs)
  • Community Engagement Days
  • Learning and Development Programs for our employees
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    Salary : $56,000 - $61,000

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