Account Executive

Boston (remote eligible)

Careers: CV

Torch Communications is a specialized public relations agency serving advanced technology and healthcare companies. Our clients are diverse, including cutting-edge startups, growth-stage organizations, and long-standing industry leaders. But they all share one common element: the drive to make the world a better place through true scientific and technological innovation.

Our team has deep experience at some of the world’s top public relations agencies, bringing that expertise to a more flexible, client-friendly, “high-touch” boutique service model. Founders are directly involved with client management, helping all levels of the team rapidly advance their skills. And our entire team – from interns to senior partners – weighs in on new client areas to explore and new capabilities to enhance our service offering.

Client mix: This role will be primarily focused on our life sciences portfolio, with the potential to support select technology clients as needed.

Each day will be different, but as an Account Executive at Torch, you will:

Be responsible for helping to maintain client accounts and successfully executing on critical projects – in a collaborative environment where dissenting viewpoints are welcome and nothing’s done that way “just because it’s always been”
Research, write, and edit a wide range of communications materials, including: customized outreach lists, intelligence briefings, press releases and press kit materials, and individualized media pitches
Maintain workflows and execute on key projects, such as media pitching, event planning, messaging development and social media calendars
Assist with communications strategy and development of creative programs to help our clients reach their primary audiences
Identify and cultivate new fields to explore and new capabilities to enhance our service
Develop personal expertise in areas of science and technology relevant to our clients, and spread that fluency within the PR team
Assist junior staff with their professional development

If you like what we’re saying, here’s what we’re looking for:

2-4 years of experience in a role that requires significant writing, persuasive communications, strategy development, and management of complex projects – PR agency experience is highly preferred
Exceptional communications skills
Flexibility to wear multiple hats and manage projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Ability to quickly grasp technical concepts from a mainstream perspective, with strong critical thinking skills that enable those concepts to be discussed in creative, fresh ways
Knowledge of digital services and proficiency in social media platforms
A sense of adventure as we look to grow and expand our reach

Brownie points for:

Passion for and/or exposure to startup culture and healthcare/biomedical innovation
Experience designing and implementing social media campaigns, including experience with analytics and paid social media strategy
Knowledge of graphic design, integrated communications, and/or brand marketing

Torch participates in the Federal E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility. We are an Equal-Opportunity Employer with teams in Boston, New York and San Francisco.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to eastcoastjobs@torchcommunications.com.