Consultant, Communications (PR Account Manager)

New York City, NY (On-site)

$70K/yr – $85K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 11 days ago

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Job Summary

Own and drive global PR campaigns, craft press materials, manage media relationships, and mentor junior staff while collaborating with clients and reporters across regions.

  • Lead planning and execution of global PR initiatives
  • Build and sustain media relationships to grow coverage
  • Coach and develop junior team members

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Assisting in the planning and execution of highly successful global PR campaigns.
  • Drafting, editing, and issuing press materials.
  • Dealing with enquiries from press, clients, new business and external organisations.
  • Researching and creating narratives for pitching to reporters globally.
  • Conducting one-on-one client engagement regularly.
  • Developing and maintaining relationships with influential media to secure and grow coverage.
  • Conducting meetings with clients and new business.
  • Supporting and training junior team members.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 3 years of PR agency experience.
  • Exceptional work ethic and be motivated to excel in a fast-paced environment.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication with a strong interest in finance and technology.
  • Strong track record of securing media coverage and experience in developing relationships with reporters.
  • Ability to think strategically when developing global PR campaigns.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and present complex information in a concise and clear form.
  • Skilled in media monitoring and analytics to effectively track and present campaign performance insights to clients.
  • Excellent proactivity, organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Ability to work well in a team and mentor junior team members.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
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Wachsman is a leading strategy and communications firm advising the most advanced companies in technology and financial services.

Founded in 2015
New York, New York, USA
110 employees (18 in marketing)
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Monthly Visitors
7.1K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$920

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Current headcount: ~110

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
18 (16% of company)
Median Tenure
7.4 years
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