Public Relations Senior Account Executive Job at J. Lauren PR in Tempe

Reports to
President

Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years public relations experience

• At least 2 years client management experience

• Agency experience required

• Bachelor’s degree required (journalism degree preferred)

Skills & Qualities

• Conceptualize and execute strategic communication plans across clients.

• Ability to write interesting, creative and effective press releases, media alerts, press pitches and materials.

• Strong track record of securing significant media coverage with local, regional and national media outlets.

• Relationships with local and national long-lead, short lead and online journalists, TV reporters and producers and influencers across multiple industries.

• Able to lead, encourage, mentor, and develop junior staff members.

• Effective organizational and project management skills.

• Proven ability to work well under pressure with tight deadlines.

• Plan and lead brainstorms with team.

• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, organizational and follow-up skills a must.

• Possess knowledge of various industries including residential real estate, retail, hospitality, restaurant and luxury brands,

• Able to work in a team environment as an enthusiastic team player.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and media representatives.

• Effective client communication.

• Create and implement proactive and targeted press campaigns.

• Refined understanding of social media platforms and experience with content development on behalf of brands.

Benefits and Perks

• The firm offers a competitive salary, an annual performance bonus, 100 percent healthcare coverage for employees, continued education and professional development opportunities, a 401K program with matching, PTO (paid time off) and incentive programs.

• Firm hosts regular company lunches, happy hours, quarterly outings, in-office wellness afternoons and fitness activities.

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