We are excited to announce we are adding to the Communiqué PR team. Currently, we are recruiting for an Account Manager. The complete job description is included below for your consideration. If you are interested in being considered for the position please email your letter of interest and resume to opportunities@communiquepr.com.
Communiqué Public Relations is a boutique public relations firm focused on providing public relations services to a wide variety of companies. Our goal is to secure results that allow our clients to achieve their toughest business and communication objectives. We are seeking entrepreneurial candidates who want to help our clients create awareness, increase their market share and develop strong media relations programs. The right candidate will thrive on hands-on work with a variety of clients.
Account Manager
Primary Responsibilities
- Manage, maintain and grow client relationships while assuring stakeholders are aligned
- Partner with clients to understand communication and business objectives
- Perform analysis of client objectives and make recommendations based on industry knowledge and trends
- Identify short- and long-term strategic goals for client and translate them into a public relations plan/program
- Define and develop successful communication plans for clients and manage client expectations
- Drive day-to-day client activity by overseeing and performing necessary work, including developing and writing interesting and effective press materials, placing stories, leading press tours, providing counsel to clients, etc.
- Manage account activity to public relations budgets and consistently achieve revenue goals
- Lead client meetings, deliver presentations and facilitate client discussions
- Develop strong working relationships with clients, press, conference organizers and analysts while working to create opportunities for coverage
- Sell public relations to key stakeholders in client company and grow client account
- Provide guidance to and mentor junior staff
- Manage third-party vendors and contractors as needed
Requirements (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)
- Proven ability to write and develop compelling and superb press materials, such as press releases, plans, speeches, and backgrounders
- Excellent communication and organizational skills as well as the ability to prioritize and multi-task in a dynamic, creative, challenging and fast-paced environment
- Ability to establish and maintain effective editor and industry analyst relationships
- Strong understanding of and ability to execute PR plans, strategies and programs based on client objectives
- Knowledge of social media and the ability to identify how it can be leveraged to achieve client objectives and communication strategy
- Familiarity with the Associated Press style guide
- Ability to effectively manage client budgets
- Ability to work effectively independently and collaborate with others in a team environment
- Positive attitude in a deadline-oriented environment
- Strong listening skills and the ability to facilitate meetings and make presentations
- Problem solving skills
- Ability to think creatively and develop new and interesting ideas
Education / Experience
- Bachelor’s degree required in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, English or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in public relations, preferably in an agency setting and/or within an applicable industry. Experience in the high-tech industry preferred.
- Minimum of five years public relations account management and execution experience, including developing communication plans, launch strategies, product positioning, and pitching stories
For further consideration, please apply online at opportunities@communiquepr.com.