Account Executive
Location: US, TX, Austin
Employment type: Full-time
Industry: Public Relations and Communications
Function: Public Relations
Required experience: Associate
Required education: Bachelor's Degree

Company profile:
INK is the agency of choice for brands big and small in the B2B and B2C tech and clean energy sectors. We take a boutique approach to communications: focused, personal, and insightful. We offer a wide range of services to a select set of companies for whom the delivery, reach, and impact of a well-crafted message is a critical success factor. Founded in 2004, INK is based in Austin and has won numerous awards for our creative and effective campaigns, our reputation with the media, and our company culture and work environment. See more at #URL_096a2fd9f0692eac808f92f91cac7539b60373c880e2e936ebe5b185904abb44#-pr.com.INK is growing with our clients and attracting new ones, and we find ourselves in constant recruitment mode these days. We are ALWAYS interested in hearing from top PR talent in Austin – and the increasingly Austin–bound. You will be hard–pressed to find a more welcoming, challenging, empowering agency environment. We do great work for tech and clean energy clients who consider us an extension of their teams. We invest in our employees and our clients, building relationships that last (our first hire and first client are still with us 10+ years later). We don’t expect that of everyone and are also proud of our INKers who have gone on to lead communications for some of Austin’s most exciting technology brands. We’re tough, no doubt, but we’re more than a good place to work – we are the best place to build your PR career. We want to hear from you!  Please send resumes, introductions, writing and design samples by applying to the appropriate link below.  

Description:
An AE at INK is responsible for tactical implementation of all types of account activities including media relations, analyst relations, social media, content creation, research and measurement. AEs are expected to demonstrate an understanding of clients’ industry, business, goals and priorities through the creation of measurement reports, client and team status, participation on calls and in meetings with the client, as well as competitive and trend tracking. AEs write press releases, bylines, blogs, speaking submissions and social copy. An AE is expected to exhibit diligence to research and problem-solving, to deliver and reinforce new ideas for teams and clients.

Requirements:
We are seeking a strong writer and someone who enjoys building relationships with clients and media. Social media skills are required and technology experience is a plus.Bachelor’s degree, 3-5 years of experience in communications including internships

Benefits:
INK has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Austin by the Austin Business Journal for the last three years running. We pay a significant portion of our employees' health insurance  (medical, dental, vision, life). We have bonus programs for company performance, new business acquisition and hiring referrals. We provide ample vacation and sick time, with a good chunk of time away from the office at the holidays. Flexible work schedules, lots of perks around the office and an all-Mac shop (including paid-for-all-inclusive cell service) make INK the place to be.