Account Executive

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(full-time)
The Account Executive (AE) plays a lead role on client accounts, managing day-to-day client activities, projects and teams at a tactical level and playing a critical role on development of client strategy with support from senior team members.
The AE has a strong understanding of media relations and a strong success rate of placing stories. They possess strong written and verbal communication and time management skills. They also have the ability to manage multiple projects at a tactical level. As they grow into a management role on accounts, AEs will inspire and cultivate junior team members and peers.
A successful AE will ensure client satisfaction and maintain efficiency and productivity on client accounts. They will work with minimal guidance on tactical activities and will be supervised and supported by senior team members and senior management on client strategy.
General Skills Required
Communicate effectively (written and verbal)
Work as a self-starter
Offer ideas and take initiative
Pay meticulous attention to detail
Be organized and efficient
Prioritize tasks and manage time in a consistent manner
Maintain a positive attitude and have a sense of humor
Demonstrate respect for coworkers
Work well on a small team
Display passion for social justice and advocacy causes
Core Responsibilities/Duties:
Management
Manage 2-3 accounts or act as key member of large accounts
Effectively manage account team members, including proper delegation of work
Provide guidance to and be a mentor for junior staff and interns
Manage multiple projects by anticipating challenges and ensuring adherence to deadlines
Media Relations
Manage media relations including creating and executing outreach plans, message development, management of events, media training of spokespersons and growth of contact network
Demonstrate creative thinking when developing pitches for clients and a keen understanding of the media landscape
Secure consistent and quality placements on a regular basis in top-tier print publications, in online news sources and on broadcast media
Establish strong relationships with relevant media to generate awareness of client’s products, services, thought leadership or activities
Develop effective press materials such as pitches, press releases, op-ed articles, or case studies media kits
Strategy
Create and support on development of public relations and communications plans that meet client objectives
Client Relations
Serve as a day-to-day client liaison and establish successful, productive relationships with client contacts
Provide client service support including attending meetings, meeting deadlines and troubleshooting issues
Develop weekly agendas, call recaps and media reports for client accounts
Social Media
Support on creation and implementation of social media campaigns for clients
Administrative
Assist senior team with new business research and development
Professional Development
Commit to continuous learning of PR tactics and strategy
Personal Health and Wellness
Commit to continuous personal health and wellness in order to maintain a level of professionalism and excellence in your work throughout the year
Avoid burnout by taking breaks and speaking to senior management about stress
Basic Candidate Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
3 – 4 years’ experience in public relations, communications and/or a related field (nonprofits, advocacy/mission-driven organizations, political campaigning, PR agencies, etc.)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Experience with Cision and additional PR management tools
A strategic and tactical understanding of social media and social networking tools (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Snapchat, etc.)
Email resume and cover letter to **** (include “Account Executive” in the subject line).

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