Public Relations Account Executive
| Location | Houston, TX |
|---|---|
| Starts | Within the Week |
| Duration | Possible Full-Time |
| Status | Freelance to Full-Time |
| Hourly Rate | $30 - $40 / Hr |
| Salary | $65,000 - $80,000 |
Our client, a public relations agency in Houston, is looking for a Public Relations Account Executive to join their growing team!
This role is ONSITE five days a week. Salary is up to $80,000 depending on experience level.
This is a senior-level position that works directly with clients and client account objectives. This position oversees Account Coordinators and reports to the owner for overall account management. Your main duties include heading up successful PR campaigns using press release dissemination and traditional pitch and place media relations. The ideal candidate will also be expected to assist and oversee clients social media planning, influencer management, email marketing campaigns, event planning, and more.
Account Executive Responsibilities:
- Developing and cultivating relationships with clients & external audiences.
- Managing account administration such as monitoring and reporting ROI and news coverage.
- Recommending and implementing initiatives that will improve the publics perception of the client.
- Partnering with the client and internal management and marketing team and national PR firm partner to develop and complete communications plans.
- Participating in client meetings and interacting in person with surrounding communities and key influencers around the country and several of our major market area hubs.
Account Executive Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 years of previous public relations, journalism or marketing work experience
- Proven media coverage placements and media relationships
- Seasoned writing skills; ability to write for mid-level management and audiences
- Able to strategize and execute strong social and digital media skills along with fluency in Social Media (scheduling posts, hashtags, proofing, etc.)
- Seasoned writing skills; ability to write for mid-level management and audiences
- Ability to supervise and motivate account team, and creative problem-solving skills
- Ability to develop and deliver presentations and produce program outlines for creative brainstorms
- Strong strategic-thinking skills, and the ability to handle and manage stressful situations
- Ability to develop and present new business pitches, and strong project management skills
- Strong background in media relations and previous experience managing day-to-day relationships with large clients
Our client offers medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees can enroll in the companys 401k plan, as well as a deferred compensation plan. Employees will also receive eight hours of vacation leave every month and twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and will be able to purchase company stock, are eligible for annual bonuses, and can participate in profit sharing.
Submit resume (and samples if applicable) to: sarah.maberry@jobalert.creativecircle.com
Creative Circle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Creative Circle will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact your Recruiter (the person you'll be interviewing with) or a member of our Human Resources team to make arrangements.
About Creative Circle
Creative Circle is a recruiting agency, and we proudly match professionals with companies looking for talented team members. The above listing is for a role with one of our clients. Our connections at top companies get your resume in front of the right people and access to amazing positions that aren't posted anywhere else. If you’re a good fit for this role (or another we're currently working on), a local recruiter will reach out to schedule a screening interview. We present only the top candidates to our clients.
For Creative Circle to represent you for this opportunity, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa.
This role is ONSITE five days a week. Salary is up to $80,000 depending on experience level.
This is a senior-level position that works directly with clients and client account objectives. This position oversees Account Coordinators and reports to the owner for overall account management. Your main duties include heading up successful PR campaigns using press release dissemination and traditional pitch and place media relations. The ideal candidate will also be expected to assist and oversee clients social media planning, influencer management, email marketing campaigns, event planning, and more.
Account Executive Responsibilities:
- Developing and cultivating relationships with clients & external audiences.
- Managing account administration such as monitoring and reporting ROI and news coverage.
- Recommending and implementing initiatives that will improve the publics perception of the client.
- Partnering with the client and internal management and marketing team and national PR firm partner to develop and complete communications plans.
- Participating in client meetings and interacting in person with surrounding communities and key influencers around the country and several of our major market area hubs.
Account Executive Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 years of previous public relations, journalism or marketing work experience
- Proven media coverage placements and media relationships
- Seasoned writing skills; ability to write for mid-level management and audiences
- Able to strategize and execute strong social and digital media skills along with fluency in Social Media (scheduling posts, hashtags, proofing, etc.)
- Seasoned writing skills; ability to write for mid-level management and audiences
- Ability to supervise and motivate account team, and creative problem-solving skills
- Ability to develop and deliver presentations and produce program outlines for creative brainstorms
- Strong strategic-thinking skills, and the ability to handle and manage stressful situations
- Ability to develop and present new business pitches, and strong project management skills
- Strong background in media relations and previous experience managing day-to-day relationships with large clients
Our client offers medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees can enroll in the companys 401k plan, as well as a deferred compensation plan. Employees will also receive eight hours of vacation leave every month and twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and will be able to purchase company stock, are eligible for annual bonuses, and can participate in profit sharing.
Submit resume (and samples if applicable) to: sarah.maberry@jobalert.creativecircle.com
Creative Circle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Creative Circle will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact your Recruiter (the person you'll be interviewing with) or a member of our Human Resources team to make arrangements.
About Creative Circle
Creative Circle is a recruiting agency, and we proudly match professionals with companies looking for talented team members. The above listing is for a role with one of our clients. Our connections at top companies get your resume in front of the right people and access to amazing positions that aren't posted anywhere else. If you’re a good fit for this role (or another we're currently working on), a local recruiter will reach out to schedule a screening interview. We present only the top candidates to our clients.
For Creative Circle to represent you for this opportunity, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa.
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