Account Executive (Public Relations)
SBS Comms
USA (Remote)
$71K/yr - $80K/yrAgencyFull-timeEntry level1+ years exp.
1 day ago
Freelance Publicist (Chicago-Based | ~10 hrs/week)
Chicago, IL (Remote)
$50/hr – $75/hrMid Level5+ years expContract
Posted 3 months ago
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Job Summary
Own media relations execution for destination marketing accounts, focusing on shaping story angles, journalist relationships, and high-impact coverage events.
- Media Strategy: Define story themes and editorial calendars aligned to client goals.
- Relationships & Coverage: Build journalist network, monitor trends, and secure placements through pitches and interviews.
- Events & Press Trips: Plan and run media events to drive editorial coverage.
Job Description
- Shape Media Strategy: pitch themes and editorial calendars aligned with client goals.
- Build Media Relationships: Connect with journalists and producers, monitor trends and identify coverage opportunities.
- Pitch & Secure Coverage: Draft pitches, pitch story ideas, book interviews to generate editorial placements.
- Events: Manage press trips and media events.
- 5+ years media relations experience; Agency experience preferred
- Network of mid-west regional travel and lifestyle media relationships
- Strong, creative, AP-style writing an absolute must
- Ability to “spot” a story angle
- Strong interpersonal skills; ability to pitch stories over the phone or over email
- Highly self-motivated, with the ability to work independently
- Impeccable organization; Microsoft Office proficiency
- Driver’s license required
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens or have all necessary approvals to live/work in the U.S. without Visa sponsorship
Development Counsellors International
A leading international marketing agency for more than 60 years, Development Counsellors International (DCI) is a full-service and highly specialized marketing firm with expertise in economic development, tourism and talent attraction marketing. The team of in-house creative placemakers develops, designs and executes marketing campaigns that attract more visitors, business and talent to our client destinations.
