Account Executive Content & PR

Account Executive – Content and PR

Do you want to grow in your role as a media relations and content development expert?

The ideal candidate for this position will have two-plus years of full-time employment at an agency, experience in dealing directly with clients and excellent verbal, written and organizational skills.

Must have ability to work independently and efficiently, with the ability to work within budgets and tight deadlines. Degree in related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide support to clients, including:

Media Relations:

• Media pitches
• Research, write and distribute press releases
• Follow up on press releases
• Pull and manage editorial calendars
• Generate media coverage for clients
• Manage media relationships
• Write, develop and distribute press kits
• Analyze and evaluate media coverage
• Monitor the media, including newspapers, magazines, journals, broadcasts, newswires and blogs, for opportunities for clients
• Prepare client reports and attend client meetings
• Attend and promote client events to the media
• Communicate with clients and the media
• Write bylined articles, case studies, white papers, blogs, award nominations and content for paid editorial
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

The successful candidate for this position will have, at minimum, the following:

• Two-plus years’ experience working in an agency environment and/or working as a news reporter/writer
• Strong public relations skills
• Exceptional writing skills for both traditional media and new media
• Excellent oral communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrated knowledge, passion and success in media relations
• Exceptional project management skills, highly organized, detail-oriented and self-disciplined
• Ability to work within budgets and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to follow oral instructions and work independently as well as part of a team

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Journalism or related field.

Benefits for salaried positions include:

• PTO
• 401k with qualifying hours
• Paid holidays
• Among others

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer