Public Relations Account Executive at Olive Public Relations | San Diego, CA | $62K/yr – $75K/yr

Olive Public Relations

Public Relations Account Executive

San Diego, CA (Hybrid)

$62K/yr – $75K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead media relations campaigns for Olive as an Account Executive Public Relations, driving coverage, client storytelling, and idea generation across partnerships and events.

Own development and pitching of story ideas, press releases and media materials.
Must-have: At least three years of post-college, full-time PR agency experience.
Standout: Daily client communication and team guidance to execute media opportunities.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Analyze data, market research and trends to develop strategic media relations campaigns that get results.
Monitor industry news to seek creative opportunities for each account.
Develop, write and pitch story ideas, press releases, partnership announcements and breaking news to key media contacts while securing high volume and quality coverage.
Create and develop press kits, PR timelines, bios, fact sheets, media alerts, press releases, etc.
Communicate effectively with clients on a daily basis and manage/facilitate all weekly calls and meetings with clients.
Advise and manage support team on daily responsibilities such as clipping, writing, administrative tasks, reporting and media list creation.
Able to format, develop, write and successfully pitch press materials including bios, backgrounders, fact sheets, media advisories and press releases.
Strong knowledge of editorial calendars, lead times, current trends and news to schedule pitches and outreach appropriately.
Familiarity with pitching op-eds for thought leadership profiles.
Identify and assist with idea generation for client partnerships, CSR and events.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in PR, communications, marketing or journalism
at least three years of post-college, full-time professional PR experience (agency required)

Preferred

natural storyteller who thrives on staying on the cutting edge of pop culture and innovation.

Olive Public Relations

Olive is a national boutique public relations and marketing agency based in San Diego on a mission to amplify the stories of the most positively powerful brands and people. We are known for hard-hitting media relations results, robust and engaging social media campaigns, and thoughtful activations that create a buzz.We amplify the stories of our clients through a combined approach that incorporates public relations, corporate social responsibility, social media, creative activations, graphic design and asset building, digital marketing, traditional marketing and internal and external communications. We pull from 18+ years of agency experience with a focus on neighborhoods, consumer lifestyle brands, hospitality, real estate, community and national organizations with regional impact.

Founded in 2009

San Diego, California, USA

11 employees (3 in marketing)

www.olivepublicrelations.com