Public Relations Account Manager

Responsibilities

• Manages day-to-day execution of multiple account work streams and deliverables
• Sets and tracks internal team goals and account goals
• Acts as day-to-day contact for client, serving as a trusted liaison between client and internal teams
• Serves as a thought-partner for critical strategic decisions and discussions
• Enforces company processes and protocols as well as the standard of quality across client and external deliverables
• Oversees the growth and development of junior pod members
• Maintains strong relationships with Tier 1 Media (reporters, editors, producers, podcasters, newsletter authors)
• Ensuring a steady momentum and cadence of activity for all accounts assigned (5-6)
• Compiling end of month and quarterly recaps, reports and feedback for internal team and client
• Takes the lead role in managing the communications with critical partners, executives and client spokespeople

Requirements

• Experience leading and managing teams of 3-4 (or larger)
• Experience leading client accounts
• Case studies on past campaigns / launches
• Strong media relationships and 5 references (reporters, editors, producers, clients, managers)
• Excellent written, spoken and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve and apply critical thinking in high-stakes environments
• Active on social media and has a pulse on trends/emerging trends and narratives
• Avid news reader
• Organized and ability to manage/handle/prioritize tasks
• At least 5-8 years of communications experience

Benefits

• 401K match
• 100% health insurance coverage after 6 months of employment (medical, dental, vision)
• Flexible PTO
• Ongoing training & development workshops to reinforce mastery of role and preparation for future growth