PR Account Executive

Responsibilities

• The AE interfaces with client contacts, as well as media relations contacts/press on a day-to-day basis and regularly drafts client, press, or public-facing communications/content, while maintaining insights and gaining understanding of industry trends, competitors, and other macro-factors through research and media monitoring.
• Serves as day-to-day support team member on multiple client accounts
• Responsible for executing and/or overseeing a variety of client program activities including research, media monitoring, and establishing relevant relationships on behalf of clients (including advocacy and earned and social media contacts when appropriate)
• Develops drafts of client documents including press releases, Q&As, fact sheets, social media posts, results reports, activity reports, etc. and proofs all documents for thoroughness and accuracy before providing to other team members or client for review
• Liaison with company partners and vendors on client projects and/or organizes logistics in coordination with the admin/support staff
• Manages comprehensive projects and/or events including logistics, timetables and deadlines
• Provides creative input in developing client strategy documents
• Identifying communication trends and educating/informing clients and agency colleagues and partners on changes and trends
• Leveraging clients’ extensive data to conceive and drive stories apart from traditional news milestones
• Overseeing and reinforcing consistent adherence to media management processes: media lists, coverage monitoring and industry coverage trends.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of experience in Public Relations, Communications, or marketing
• Strong writing, editing, research, and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple priorities with grace
• A bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing, or related field
• Willingness to work 2 days/week from one of our office hubs (San Francisco)

Preferred

• Sense of humor
• Grit to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Positive energy, a collaborative spirit, and a willingness to roll up your sleeves

Benefits

• 401k with match
• Generous employer contributions toward insurance premiums
• Paid mental health benefits
• Unlimited vacation
• 11 paid holidays plus a paid end-of-year office closure
• Paid short-term disability and extensive parental leave benefits
• Cell phone reimbursement