Responsibilities

• Develop PR strategies for your clients and guide your team through execution
• Manage day-to-day account operations, keeping projects on track and within budget
• Write press releases, pitches, messaging documents, strategy, and bylines
• Pitch stories to journalists and work to secure coverage in B2B and B2C publications
• Mentor junior team members and help them develop their skills
• Support new business efforts and look for ways to grow existing accounts

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, journalism, business communications, or related field
• Pitching and placing represent a majority of your daily activities
• Over 5 years of agency experience, preferably in the general, financial, or business services industries
• Established media contacts across all media
• Demonstrated ability to secure meaningful, high-impact coverage across print, digital, broadcast, podcasts and speaking opportunities
• Exceptional client service skills with the ability to persuade and influence
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset with an ability to self-manage and guide teams
• Highly organized and deadline oriented