Senior Account Executive

Archetype

Senior Account Executive at Archetype focusing on cybersecurity and enterprise technology client communications. Managing media relations and driving strategic storytelling initiatives.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $76,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive media relations programs that generate consistent coverage, executive visibility opportunities, and thought leadership placements
Develop creative pitches tied to cybersecurity trends, threat intelligence, AI, risk management, privacy, and emerging technology conversations
Build and maintain relationships with business, technology, cybersecurity, and industry trade media
Draft press releases, bylines, blogs, messaging documents, briefing materials, award submissions, and executive communications
Monitor the cybersecurity, technology, and business landscape to identify proactive storytelling opportunities and emerging issues
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines, deliverables, and client expectations are met
Lead development of meeting agendas, status reports, action trackers, and client updates
Provide thoughtful recommendations and day-to-day counsel to clients
Support executive thought leadership programs, speaking opportunities, and industry event strategies
Review junior staff work, providing feedback, coaching, and mentorship
Collaborate across earned, owned, social, and content programs to deliver integrated communications campaigns
Participate in new business opportunities through research, proposal development, brainstorms, competitive analysis, and pitch presentations
Contribute fresh ideas that help clients and prospects navigate evolving cybersecurity and technology narratives
Champion the use of AI tools and emerging tech to enhance writing, research, and content production efficiency

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–5+ years of experience in public relations, communications, or integrated marketing
Previous agency experience strongly preferred
Experience supporting cybersecurity, security, enterprise technology, cloud, infrastructure, networking, AI, or related technology clients
Proven track record securing meaningful media coverage and developing strong journalist relationships
Strong understanding of the cybersecurity media landscape and key industry conversations
Exceptional writing, editing, research, and verbal communication skills
Ability to translate complex technical concepts into compelling stories for multiple audiences
Experience managing projects independently from strategy through execution
Confidence participating in client meetings and presenting recommendations
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Experience mentoring Associates, Coordinators, or Account Executives
Curiosity about emerging technologies, cybersecurity trends, AI, and the future of communications
Experience supporting new business initiatives, agency marketing efforts, or pitch development preferred
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

401k with match
Generous employer contributions toward insurance premiums
Paid mental health benefits
Paid sabbatical after every 6 years of continuous employment
Paid short-term disability and extensive parental leave benefits
Archetype Academy, mentorship, and other programs to support career development
A transparent, collaborative, and inclusive working culture

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Hard Skills & Tools

writingeditingresearchproject managementmedia relationspitch developmentcybersecurityAIrisk managementemerging technologies

Soft Skills

communicationorganizational skillsmentorshipcollaborationcreativitycuriosityclient managementstrategic thinkingtime managementleadership