Public Relations Account Executive Job at Firmani + Associates Inc. in Seattle

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

We're a women-owned, Seattle-based firm looking for local candidates to join our collaborative team. You’re an experienced PR/marketing account executive with a firm grasp of public relations and digital marketing tools. You have a strong desire to continually hone your craft and take your knowledge to the next level.

**This is a hybrid position that requires two days per week in our Seattle office, located in the Fremont neighborhood.**

CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES:

• Strategic thinker/tactically skilled: You can see the forest through the trees and know how to craft strategic short and long-term programs that are aligned with business goals. At the same time, you can’t wait to roll-up your sleeves and get the work done.
• Initiative: As self-starter, you are eager to develop new ideas and get things done. You’re adept at anticipating situations that will require a response, and proactively addressing needs.
• Results driven: You find ways to succeed no matter what the challenge. You take ownership of responsibilities and are a natural problem solver. You are self-directed and know how to deliver agreed upon results.
• Collaborative/Relationship-driven: You enjoy being part of a team working toward shared goals and a mutual accountability. You are able to support or lead multiple client accounts and enjoy working with a wide range of external stakeholders, from vendors to partners. You understand the importance of listening, asking probing questions and allowing others to be heard.
• Detail-oriented: You take pride in your excellent organizational and project management skills and your innate ability to manage multiple key projects with tight time frames.
• Quality commitment: You have a consistent respect for high quality standards, and maintain those standards even when under pressure. You continually seek and share expertise to ensure client programs are of the highest caliber.
• Professionally mature: You demonstrate sound judgment, integrity and discretion. You exhibit confidence, experience, and poise under pressure.
• Exceptional writer: Your education and experience reflect excellent writing ability that is creative and technically proficient. You have a near-rabid adherence to AP style.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• A BA/BS degree in communications, public relations, journalism or related field
• At least three years PR agency or equivalent corporate experience in public relations
• Command of digital and social marketing tools
• Proven success securing placements with traditional and digital media
• Experience delivering social media outreach and engagement programs
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and produce quality work under pressure

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Craft well-written PR-related content such as key messaging, press releases, op/eds, and social media content
• Establish and maintain fruitful relationships with traditional and digital media
• Create, produce and distribute content marketing campaigns across paid, earned, owned and shared channels
• Conduct research and secure editorial, award and speaking opportunity
• Event management and production
• Assist in developing and executing digital marketing initiatives, and manage relationships with subject-matter expert consultants and partners
• Assist in developing paid advertising in traditional media
• Maintain day-to-day communications with clients, gathering information, driving deadlines, participating in meetings, and offering new ideas and activities for client programs
• Manage the client document editing/approval process and adhere to client budgets and assignment scope

WHAT WE OFFER:

We offer a collaborative, hybrid work environment that rewards and embraces those who are driven and ambitious while thoughtful and conscientious. Team members who take pride in delivering high-quality work, while exceeding client expectations and continuously honing their skills will find opportunities for unlimited growth and development.

Our generous compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Company-matched 401(k) savings program
• Paid-Time-Off and liberal continuing education programs
• A bevy of other perks

TO BE CONSIDERED:

If you’d like to be considered for this position, please send your resume, three writing samples and a cover letter describing your work history and why you think you’d be a good fit for this position to recruiter@firmani.com.