Account Executive, Corporate Communications
At a glance
Mid-level Account Executive role at We. Communications. New York · $60,000–$68,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Track corporate issues and company announcements, gather details, and help the team respond as media activity develops
- Review coverage, industry shifts, competitor moves, and emerging issues, then summarize what matters for clients and teams
- Keep client and internal work moving by preparing updates, logging action items, and coordinating follow-ups
- Maintain reporter lists and assist with outreach to reporters, industry influencers, and content creators
- Bring research and story ideas to planning sessions, while managing assigned projects and applying feedback
What you bring
- You have two to three years in communications or PR, ideally at an agency or in a relevant industry
- You understand communications workflows and can use Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Excel
- You can write clearly, handle detail carefully, and communicate in English across different audiences
Who this fits
This role suits an early-career communicator who wants to build client and media-relations experience and can manage shifting priorities and tight deadlines. You may occasionally work more than forty hours in a week. North America employees who are not remote must work from the office three days each week. The stated annual salary range is $60,000 to $68,000.
From the employer
About Us
At We., we've spent decades at the intersection of technology and humanity, bridging the gap between what businesses create and how people experience those creations. We've learned that beneath even the most unruly situations — whether it's a global crisis, an emerging technology, or a sweeping organizational change—lies a simple human need. That need could be for trust, connection, safety, or a sense of purpose. But it’s always there. And it is only by uncovering these truths that we can make real, meaningful progress.
About the Role
As an Account Executive, you will support communications strategies and media engagement for Microsoft's business. This role involves coordinating day-to-day client needs, supporting PR campaigns, media relations, and producing news analysis, reports, and communications materials. Ideal candidates are proactive, detail-oriented communicators with strong writing and analytical skills, an eagerness to grow their client and media-relations experience, and a passion for helping organizations communicate clearly in moments that matter.
Responsibilities
- Support media cycles across corporate issues and company news announcements by monitoring developments, gathering inputs, updating trackers, and helping the team execute responses in fast-paced environments.
- Monitor media coverage, industry trends, competitive activity, and emerging issues; summarize key developments and help identify implications for clients and teams.
- Support day-to-day client and internal team needs by preparing updates, tracking action items, coordinating follow-ups, and helping keep workstreams on schedule.
- Coordinate with client, agency, and partner teams to gather information, organize inputs, confirm next steps, and support program execution.
- Develop relationships with reporters, industry influencers, and content creators by maintaining media lists and supporting outreach.
- Participate in planning sessions and brainstorms by contributing research, observations, and ideas for storytelling and audience engagement.
- Come ready to ask thoughtful questions, form a point of view, and manage multi-step tasks and projects. Be proactive to move work forward.
- Practice a “learn it all” mindset where you are open to and implement constructive feedback and coaching. Model agency values. Share your experience through mentoring and team camaraderie.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- 2-3 years of experience in integrated communications/PR, preferably in an agency setting and/or within an applicable industry. Understanding of communications workflows.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (particularly Outlook, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Excel) and experience using AI tools like Copilot.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong customer service mindset and ability to build positive, professional relationships with clients and team members.
- Interest in media relations and willingness to learn how to research reporters, support outreach, and contribute to pitching efforts.
- Strong attention to detail and writing skills, familiarity with AP style
- Interest in news and the role of media.
- Ability to organize information and turn it into clear, concise content for different audiences.
- Proactive, dependable, and willing to take ownership of assigned tasks.
- Desire to work in a fast-paced team environment (frequent tight deadlines, shifting priorities, multitasking, etc.; job pressure may exist from requirement of handling multiple tasks
- Ability to read, write, and speak English and experience working with colleagues or clients across multiple locations
- May need to work more than 40 hours per week on occasion
Compensation
The base annual salary range for this role, applicable across all U.S. locations, is outlined below. The actual salary may vary based on several factors such as business requirements, job responsibilities, skills, experience, and geographical location.
Salary Range$60,000—$68,000 USDBenefits
As part of our commitment to the success and well-being of our team, regular employees working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for the following benefits:
- Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Pretax accounts including HSA (company match), Medical & Dependent Care FSA
- Generous time off including PTO, Holidays, Annual Wellness Break, Summer Fridays and Personal Days
- Short & Long-Term Disability, paid by company
- Parental Leave, up to 12 weeks for birthing and non-birthing parent
- Caregiver Leave, up to 2 weeks to help eligible family member with serious health condition
- Community Engagement, up to 24 hours
- Bi-annual Wellness Credits, up to $300 per year
- Support with home office equipment
- Monthly Technology Credit (to offset internet / phone costs)
- 401(k) Traditional and Roth options with company match
- Learning and Development Programs for our employees
Equal Opportunity: We. provides equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against an employee or applicant because of age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, or other legally protected class status.
Diversity and Inclusion: We. values a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to creating a workplace where everyone thrives. We promote an atmosphere in which diversity of people and ideas are welcomed and valued. Diversity includes differences in race, religion, gender identity or expression, age, lifestyle, ethnic background and sexual orientation as well as differences in experiences and ideas.
North America non-remote employees are required to come into the office 3 days a week.