LEWIS Communications GmbH
LEWIS Communications GmbH is hiring: Senior Campaign Executive, PR (B2B Tech) in
LEWIS Communications GmbH, Washington, DC, United States, 20022
Senior Campaign Executive, PR (B2B Tech) About TEAM LEWIS
TEAM LEWIS is a global marketing agency that has grown from start-up to multi-national in a little over two decades. Its success is due to a combination of factors: talented creatives delivering award winning campaigns; expanding client relationships into new markets or services and its independence from outside investors. The agency, its people and client campaigns have won many awards, including Cannes Lions, PRovoke Media, ICCO, European Excellence, PRCA Digital, Digital Impact, Global Digital Excellence.
At the heart of the business is the TEAM LEWIS Foundation (TLF), a non-profit charitable entity. Since its launch in 2021, it has funded over 1,500 causes. The TLF promotes a wide variety of social, cultural, and environmental causes that benefit society. It aims to strengthen the bonds between the creative industries, businesses, government, and non-profits. Community charities are championed by employees, who in addition to the financial donation, volunteer their time and skills to leverage effectiveness.
Purpose of the role
The Senior Campaign Executive is responsible for day-to-day media liaison and project management within accounts. As the most media-focused role within the Account Servicing team, a Senior Campaign Executive will thrive on successfully pitching their clients’ stories to the media. This person integrates social media into PR campaigns and has the necessary skills to communicate effectively with their clients, teams and media contacts.
Key responsibilities and tasks
Client Management
Assists the Campaign Managers and Campaign Directors with the management of clients and projects
Offers thoughtful advice and recommendations to clients and team regarding media strategy, tactics and media opportunities
Maintains assigned relationships with clients, establishing self and TEAM LEWIS as an invaluable long-term partner for marketing and communications services
Manages communication with select clients and ensures deadlines and service agreements are met consistently
Participates in the business development process by supporting with pitch preparation and research
Media Relations
Understands and avidly follows the news agenda, positioning clients and products within the wider news narrative
Directly pitches engaging content to journalists, bloggers and analysts on an on-going basis
Assists in the management of press/analyst tours, briefings and meetings
Reviews and refines campaign programs at a tactical level, ensuring on-going relevance and adapting plans where necessary
Deploys rapid response to breaking news on behalf of clients, reacting quickly to emerging stories in line with client profiles
Researches, identifies and approaches appropriate media contacts (eg. journalists, bloggers, analysts) on an ongoing basis
Identifies and secures standing opportunities such as columns and Q&As with a wide range of industry and national news platforms
Continually builds a solid understanding of the media landscape across national, regional, industry-specific and vertical channels
Attends and coordinates industry events with a view to growing and strengthening individual and TEAM LEWIS media network
Content
Drafts a broad range of written materials including biographies, briefing documents, media alerts, soundbites, Q&As, backgrounders and boilerplates, ensuring a consistent level of high-quality content
Creates press materials and compelling content for both traditional and digital media
Creates valuable and insightful briefing sheets to assist clients with their press communications
Understands and develops knowledge around how to find a good news angle or hook
Takes a developmental approach to improving writing ability, adapting and refining style to suit the needs of the client
Works with content specialists to ensure a consistent level of quality for all written content
Uses insight to create valuable briefing sheets for clients to use during their press briefings
Reviews content drafted by Interns/Campaign Executives/Campaign Coordinators, providing feedback and guidance
Digital/Social Media
Uses social media platforms to expand own network, develop media relationships and positively impact client results
Pitches additional digital content including infographics, animations and video to support written content and client aims
Uses social media and proactively explores new tools, solutions and processes to continuously evolve and optimize client PR campaigns
Provides social media insight as well as execution and management of related digital activity
Works collaboratively with the digital teams to increase the utilization of digital services
Team Working and Development
Mentors and provides advice to Interns, Campaign Coordinators, and Campaign Executives within direct and wider team
Ensures personal objectives are met on an on-going basis as well as meeting all deliverable client objectives
Accurately reports activity levels and regularly completes timesheets to ensure correct allocation of client duties
Works closely with line manager to maximize own strengths, improve weaknesses and support individual and team career development
Supports with the training of Interns, Campaign Coordinators, and Campaign Executives wherever possible
Regularly attends TEAM LEWIS training sessions and daily press briefings to enhance skills and develop knowledge
Reporting and Analysis
Tracks and reports on media activity, including coverage reports, press clippings, online media engagement
Reviews reports and metrics prepared by Interns/Campaign Executives/Campaign Coordinators
Ensures that all account activity and results are reported back to the Campaign Manager/Campaign Director
Communicates account performance internally at account reviews
Provides reports to the Campaign Director or senior management team on request
General
Supports the Account Servicing team on a range of initiatives and projects
Takes a proactive role in promoting the TEAM LEWIS brand, its work, identity and values
Supports the HR / talent team by promoting both internal and external opportunities at TEAM LEWIS across social media and via the referral scheme
Contributes and supports the continuous improvement of systems, practices and policies
About you
Relevant experience of working in a B2B, corporate, consumer or digital communications agency environment at an Campaign Executive or Senior Campaign Executive level
Proven written ability in English and local languages
Creative thinking
Understanding of client business issues and requirements
Highly developed presentation skills
Thorough knowledge of media: print and broadcast
Understanding of market research and analysis
Ability to motivate and lead a team
Calmness under pressure and ability to achieve tight deadlines
Ability to interact with confidence at board-level with clients
Proven ability to keep abreast of current affairs and relate them to client situations.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of the responsibilities for this role. Other responsibilities may be added from time to time.
Hybrid work environment
Generous PTO
Paid parental leave
Medical, dental, and vision benefits + life insurance (eligible day 1 of employment)
401k with employer match
Travel Programs
Free self-led industry courses via our Lewiversity platform
Up to $2k donation to a charity of your choice!
The expected salary range for the Senior Campaign Executive position is between $64K - $83K. Base annual salary is determined by factors such as location, experience, and expertise.
TEAM LEWIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating and fostering an environment focused on equality, empowerment and respect. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that supports and celebrates our diversity. We continue to invest in our efforts to ensure that TEAM LEWIS is a place where everyone can thrive.
We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, reproductive health decisions and family responsibilities, qualifying acts of violence, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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