Public Relations Account Executive - Event Planner

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 manage independently.

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

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

Public Relations Responsibilities

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

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

Manage budgets and billing for certain accounts and projects.

Serve as a media relations resource across the agency and help with the evaluation of the media practice and tools.

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 or Public Relations experience;

with 1-2 years in an agency environment.

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.

Prefer Asana experience.

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

Strong knowledge of target audiences, such as reporters, influencers or internal stakeholders and has begun working relationships with those contacts.

Understanding of long-term communications strategy and messaging needs as well as the right channels / events to utilize 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

Experience with and understanding of PR and marketing concepts and practices. This includes understanding of city politics and business, local media.

Ability to have a keen eye for identifying potential opportunities for client

Copywriting for member newsletters

Knowledge of industry trends and current methods.

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.

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.