Public Relations Account Manager at Violet PR | Montclair, NJ | $95K/yr – $115K/yr

Violet PR

Public Relations Account Manager

Montclair, NJ (Hybrid)

$95K/yr – $115K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead PR for key accounts with media relations, strategy development, and client collaboration.

Owns day-to-day account activities and client interfacing with campaigns.
Must-have: 5+ years PR agency experience with proven national media results.
Standout: boutique Montclair office with growth and awards.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Providing leadership for key accounts; running media relations and social media programs that deliver results
Developing communications and PR strategies, plans and budgets for clients
Managing, training and mentoring junior staff
Managing day-to-day account activities; interfacing daily with clients
Developing pitch ideas; writing and editing news releases, pitches, fact sheets, media advisories and social media content
Pitching by email and phone to national, regional and trade journalists, including print, broadcast and online
Social media management, including implementation of social media campaigns for clients on platforms including LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram
Writing new business proposals and coming up with new ideas to serve new and existing clients

Requirements

5+ years of PR agency experience and a bachelor’s degree
Track record of securing national and niche media coverage, and experience developing relationships with reporters and influencers
Creative self-starter
Strong writer with knowledge of AP style
Ability to ideate and create news articles, thought leadership columns, blog posts, and more
Social media experience growing followings for clients using Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.
Outstanding interpersonal skills
Exceptional work ethic and motivated to excel in a fast-paced, creative environment
Detail oriented; able to manage multiple projects in an organized manner
Ability to work well within a boutique team in a fun, collaborative and creative setting
Ability to work three days a week in our Montclair, NJ office

Benefits

Competitive salary plus annual bonus
Generous vacation package that includes winter recess and summer Fridays
Flexible work from home policy
Medical/dental/vision insurance; 401k matching program
Professional development opportunities including association memberships and training, as well as industry events and conferences
Regular promotions and salary increases; we are seeking people that want to grow with us!
Team-building activities and happy hour outings
No bureaucracy; our focus is on generating great results for clients
Pro bono projects that help community organizations

Violet PR

Whether it’s rebranding a city, drawing attention to a revitalized neighborhood, or promoting a new sustainable development, Violet PR helps clients make a difference. Through a combination of news stories, social media, and compelling content, our NJ-based boutique public relations firm helps clients attract more dollars and supporters. Violet PR focuses on generating favorable media exposure for communities and companies reinventing urban areas, building sustainable projects and growing entrepreneurs and jobs. We uncover our clients’ most compelling development stories and package them for the world using traditional and new media tools.

Founded in 2010

Montclair, New Jersey, USA

17 employees (2 in marketing)

www.violetpr.com