Public Relations Assistant Account Executive

Responsibilities

• Generate buzz, market and promote the places (cities, states, countries, etc.) that we represent as ideal places to live, work, invest, and grow a business in, primarily through earned media relations and placing stories in top-tier print, national and online media
• Have a prominent writing and research role, which includes developing story pitches to share with media
• Be responsible for cultivating relationships with influential contacts in the press and securing positive coverage on behalf of our client communities
• Monitor media coverage and be responsible for writing activity reports
• Maintain mission-driven, detail-oriented, creative, high-achieving marketing professional standards and thrive in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

• One year of full time PR experience required; prior agency experience preferred
• Strong writing capabilities
• Strong media relations and marketing skills across a variety of industries
• Solid track record of placing articles in top-tier and trade media on behalf of clients
• Excellent client management and interpersonal skills
• Strategic, creative thinker who can develop and execute integrated PR and marketing programs
• Ability to balance multiple clients, work on tight deadlines and have a drive for hitting goals
• Working knowledge of Power Point & Excel
• Experience in digital marketing and social media preferred
• BA or BS in Economics, Business, Journalism, Public Relations, Communications

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Flexible Paid Time-Off
• Unique "open book" management system with performance-based incentive program
• Medical/dental coverage
• 401-K with match
• Hybrid work environment
• Creative, healthy, collaborative culture in Denver’s lower-highlands neighborhood
• Salary range 43-47k annual base