PR Account Executive

Our PR agency client is looking for an account executive with a strong public relations, communications and content background to join their team! This role is fully remote, 40 hours per week, on an ongoing basis. Candidates must be located in Pacific time zones to be considered. This position will convert to a full time hire for the right candidate. Candidates located in California cannot be considered. In this role you will work with healthcare, technology and enterprise technology accounts but may also support clients in other industries, most likely all B2B. To do this you will: - engage in media outreach, including pitching/ story development - effectively develop written materials including articles, press releases, byline articles, FAQs, client correspondence, status reports, etc. - execute PR campaigns and projects for clients - grow and maintain client relationships by supporting Account Managers and other firm leaders - develop strategic account plans and new business proposals - manage development and maintenance of media lists, coverage trackers and other key client-facing materials - oversee day-to-day planning of press events, client functions and/or networking meetings The ideal Account Executive will have: - minimum 4 years of experience in public relations, preferably in an agency setting and/or within the tech industry - minimum 2 years of experience as an account executive involved in developing media materials/ media outreach - experience developing press releases, PR plans, blog posts, proactive pitches, social media content and briefs - ability to prioritize and multi-task in a challenging and fast-paced environment - ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with journalists, industry analysts and key influencers - understanding of social media and how it can be leveraged to support a clients objectives and communication strategy - strong understanding of PR planning process + AP style - strong presentation skills and the ability to facilitate client meetings and media briefings and participate in new business presentations Candidates will need to provide their own computer for the freelance portion of the role Creative Circle's Freelance Employee benefits package includes eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, dental/vision/term life package, discount prescription program, critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health, and 401(k) plan. Sick leave is provided to Candidates whose assignment work location is in a state or city subject to sick leave laws. A Minimum Value (MV) PPO medical plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid holiday eligibility are based on length and dates of service. Submit resume (and samples if applicable) to: Nikki.Cella@jobalert.creativecircle.com Creative Circle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Creative Circle will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact your Recruiter (the person you'll be interviewing with) or a member of our Human Resources team to make arrangements.