Account Executive, Public Relations Job at Candor in Oklahoma City

If you’re a highly driven public relations/communications professional who’s passionate about securing wins for clients (and likes to have fun in the process), then you’re in the right place. Candor is a team-centric, award-winning agency known for our honest counsel and “get stuff done” attitude. We can’t wait to meet you.

What You’ll Do

• Manage client accounts including strategy, execution, budget management, reporting, client communication and more
• Develop public relations strategy and communication plans to meet clients’ business goals
• Manage all aspects of media relations, including developing strategic story ideas and media targets, drafting releases and op-eds, and pitching reporters
• Proactively foster and maintain relationships with a broad set of media contacts
• Monitor news and media mentions of clients
• Stay current on understanding clients’ industries, competition and media landscape to anticipate challenges and uncover opportunities
• Write, copyedit and publish printed and digital content, and manage the client feedback process
• Collaborate with Candor’s digital team to create engaging, effective social media content, including paid social campaigns
• Partner with marketing and digital strategists to drive clients’ business objectives
• Organize and supervise the production of video and photo shoots
• Recognize and devise solutions to potential problems while proactively ensuring all plans are executed completely and fully

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in public relations/communications
• Media relations experience
• Ability to turn projects quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Marketing, event planning and advertising experience are a plus
• Demonstrated news writing ability for press releases, newsletters and magazines (AP Style)
• Ability to manage several high priority projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills

Work From Home

Candor offers a hybrid work environment for employees.

About Candor

Candor is a full-service marketing and communications agency. "No smoke, all fire" is our motto — we’re known for driving results, no matter the time or challenge. We produce creative strategies to cut through the noise and exceed expectations. Clients trust us to deliver exactly what we promise: tangible outcomes and measurable growth. We value ideas, celebrate wins and support each other at every step — making Candor a place where people truly thrive.

Benefits

Candor is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a competitive salary and benefits plan, including flexible PTO, a robust paid holiday schedule, 401(k), medical, dental and vision insurance, 16-week parental leave, reimbursement for family forming and reproductive support and tuition reimbursement. Our performance-based environment offers employees opportunities for advancement. Salary is commensurate with experience; employees are eligible for business development compensation.

Apply

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Candor is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@candorpr.com.