Public Relations Account Executive

Chicago, IL (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive day-to-day PR work for multiple accounts with proactive media outreach and client reporting.

  • Serve as day-to-day client contact, lead sections of calls, and deliver recaps within five hours.
  • Must-have: 2–3 years agency PR experience with strong writing.
  • Standout: build media lists and land 2–4+ placements per client each month.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Support as a day-to-day client contact, leading designated sections of client calls, taking thorough PR notes, and delivering synthesized call recaps to your Account Leader within five business hours of each call
  • Write press releases and press materials efficiently and accurately, requiring minimal revisions from your Account Leader
  • Research, build, and maintain a robust media list of verified contacts that authentically match each client's target audience and media landscape — refreshed and updated monthly
  • Execute media outreach with the goal of landing 2-4+ earned media placements per client each month, matched to the client's desired outlets and demographics
  • Keep client dashboards updated daily with secured and live press and sample requests, and complete weekly updates — accurately and without needing to be reminded
  • Develop and maintain PR plans, propose compelling story angles, and report press opportunities to clients in a timely manner
  • Monitor client press daily and compile comprehensive updates for each account
  • Manage sample and general mailings, respond promptly to journalist and client queries, and support the creation of client presentations and wrap reports as needed
  • Participate in cross-team projects and contribute to both client and agency-side deliverables

Requirements

  • 2–3 years of relevant public relations experience working in an Agency setting
  • A BA in Mass Communications, Public Relations, or a related field
  • Strong writing, research, and organizational skills
  • The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and work well under pressure
  • Professionalism, a collaborative spirit, and a genuinely positive attitude
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Konnect Agency

We’re Konnect, a full-service PR and Digital Marketing agency with offices in Los Angeles, Denver, Chicago, and New York City. We are constantly innovating in an evolving digital landscape. But it’s our people that set us apart—a dynamic, nimble team of strategists, creators and amplifiers who thrive on solving big challenges.Welcome to Konnect. Let's do something great.

Founded in 2009
Los Angeles, California, USA
54 employees (16 in marketing)

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