Public Relations Account Executive

McLean, VA (On-site)

$60K/yr – $70K/yrMid LevelFull time

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Job Summary

Owns and advances client programs and media initiatives while building client relationships, leading meetings, and driving planning and delivery across campaigns, speaking and awards work, and content; proactive in seeking opportunities and solving problems with a strong results focus.

  • Own parts of account work such as speaking and awards programs
  • Lead client meetings and contribute to planning
  • Manage media campaigns from ideation to coverage

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • You proactively respond to client asks and are able to effectively move things forward within the team
  • You’re starting to establish relationships with clients, and they’re starting to go to you directly to ask for help on specific projects
  • You’re able to effectively and efficiently lead parts of client meetings
  • You actively contribute in planning meetings and brainstorms
  • You meet or exceed all deadlines — from client deadlines to getting your timesheets and monthly reports done on time
  • You’re able to take ownership of parts of account work (such as speaking and awards programs or key projects) — you’re proactive in your communication and don’t have to be asked where things stand
  • You have a solid understanding of your clients’ industries and their competitive landscapes, and you are proactive in raising or discussing key trends and news our clients should know about
  • You’re vocal in internal meetings and internal communications, sharing ideas across your client channels as well as agency channels
  • You have a persistent focus on results, and you push yourself to exceed expectations
  • You consistently look for opportunities to self-educate and seek out new responsibilities across client teams and the agency in general

Preferred

  • You’re starting to take ownership of projects
  • You’re starting to build relationships with your clients
  • You’re focused on delivering results
  • You’re starting to regularly bring new ideas to the table
  • You demonstrate curiosity and initiative in technology, digital media, marketing, and creative
  • You are a proactive and positive driver of the agency’s culture, image, and brand
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Merritt Group

Merritt Group is a nationally recognized strategic communications agency that provides marketing, public relations and digital strategy and services to organizations ranging from venture-funded startups to global Fortune 500 companies. Partner with an agency that knows your market and buyer inside-out. Engage your buyer the smart way by leveraging our decades of insights and experience in government, security, emerging technologies, healthcare and more. Founded in 1996, Merritt Group has offices in Washington, D.C., and San Francisco, CA. To learn more, visit www.merrittgrp.com.

Founded in 1996
McLean, Virginia, USA
76 employees (16 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
2.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
28.6%
Direct
46.8%
Referral
5.8%
Social
17.3%
Paid
1.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~76

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
13 (17% of company)
Median Tenure
1.8 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1