Senior Account Executive - Public Relations

Senior Account Executive - Public Relations

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Public Relations, Marketing, Communications experience, or related industry
• 2+ years management experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, English or related area of study
• Strong communication and presentation skills to articulate ideas to clients effectively, colleagues and team members
• Passion for creating excellent high-quality deliverables
• Strong spirit of collaboration, highly self-motivated and results-driven with a can-do attitude
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Use of tools such as Cision, Agility PR, Muck Rack, PitchEngine, Business Wire, HARO, Meltwater, or similar standard PR tools/software

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the senior team to help manage day-to-day operations of client accounts, execute tactics, and produce deliverables as specified in client programs
• Learn how to manage/run accounts from team members senior to themselves
• Own the client relationship, ensuring high-quality service and results, and coaching and training team members
• Contribute high impact ideas to plans and programs
• Support in the management, mentorship and coaching of junior team members
• Drive media coverage for clients and write compelling content that reflects the clients’ voice and messaging
• Grow and solidify strong relationships with business, technology, broadcast and influencer media and analysts
• Coach junior team members in building their media relations skills
• Develop a full range of written materials including client correspondence, press releases, media pitches, briefing sheets, speaking abstracts, etc.
• Review junior team members’ work to ensure client readiness
• Provide quality counsel to clients and manage client meetings
• Support programs and projects from kickoff through goal achievement
• Contribute to agency marketing efforts including awards and social media posts
• Participate in the new business process, creating baseline decks/proposals
• Track time and support general agency operational tasks
• Travel may be required

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements available
• Comprehensive benefits package including competitive salary, paid time off, generous IRA contribution, health insurance, dental insurance, parental leave, and short-term and long-term disability and life insurance

Wireside is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.