Public Relations Account Executive

RESPONSIBILITIES

Specifically, this position will be responsible for :

Team Leadership

Participate in projects and be responsible for their outcomes.

Influence and participate in decision-making for client-facing projects.

Manage project team members on their project deliverables and communicate with the client. Delegate and use inclusive language and behaviors.

Project manages independently.

Oversee PR results and reporting for the projects they are leading.

May support new business development with this or another client to showcase our work.

Public Relations Responsibilities

Develop and execute strategic media relations plans at a national and local level for B2C clients.

Manage client interaction and management, serving as the day-to-day client contact on select projects.

Manage budgets and billing for select projects.

Develop media materials (press releases, media lists, pitches, hiring alerts, etc.).

Serve as a client advisor supporting the client and their onsite teams.

Conduct media outreach, vet media inquiries and coordinate media opportunities.

Vet media / organizations for reputational risks.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree required.

REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating calm under pressure and having at least 3-5 years of Communications, Public Affairs or Public Relations experience;

agency experience preferred.

Required experience includes, but is not limited to :

Leadership skills with managing teams via influence with experiences in using sound judgment.

Decision-making skills including ability to ability to apply critical thinking to a simple or complex situation, analyze situations including short- and long-term impact, understand the available options, and recommend the best course of action among the options.

Project management skills including time management prioritization and tracking, capabilities with creating strategies and tasks, organizing needs and prioritization the needs, comfort level with various PM tools / technologies.

Communication skills able to communicate effectively and with sophistication across teams internal and external using multiple channels.

Strong knowledge of target audiences, such as reporters, influencers, or internal stakeholders.

Understanding of long-term communications strategy and messaging needs and the right channels / events to use to deploy materials.

Has experience with effectively managing a minor crisis or navigating one with a team.

Demonstrated success in securing media coverage (local, trade and / or national) and passion for media relations.

Relevant knowledge of local media, national news, and industry trends.

Outstanding communication and writing skills and knowledge of AP Style

Knowledge and proficiency with utilizing social media for storytelling, posts, and monitoring feeds (LinkedIn, Facebook etc.).

Excellent attention to detail, strong proofreading skills and ability to multitask and execute through to completion ahead of deadlines.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

We believe that great work starts by taking care of our people. Below are just some of the benefits we provide the JS team.

• World class health care insurance
• Profit sharing
• Unlimited sick days
• 401k match + personal financial planning
• Flexible work environment : This means that for roles where it makes sense, you’ll have the option to spend some of your time in our incredible workspaces (when it's safe to do so) and some of your time working remotely whether from home or elsewhere.

This role may require intermittent travel.