Involve is seeking a talented public relations account manager with integrated agency experience to provide strategic insight, execute multifaceted PR initiatives within integrated marketing campaigns, manage client relationships, and track results.
This role requires a rock-solid public relations background, high level of creativity, flair for strategy, in-depth knowledge of current PR tools, and demonstrated media results. Strong writing, account management and exceptional client and media relationship building skills are a must. And, of course, you have to be stellar with media outreach, whether it’s consumer or trade; national, regional or local; print, online, podcast, TV or radio. Plus, if you’re strong in and love event PR, even better!
While agency experience is preferred because our client campaigns have many moving parts, if you’re currently in-house and you’ve got what it takes to thrive at an agency, we welcome you to apply.
Primary Responsibilities
- Developing brand building multifaceted PR and media workplans (both stand alone and integrated) for a diverse set of clients
- Planning and implementation of day-to-day public relations activities
- Performing database building, monitoring, social listening and analytics reporting account maintenance
- Developing media lists, editorial calendars and pitch calendars
- Generating smart, newsworthy story ideas and pitching media
- Creating press releases and content pieces and maximizing distribution strategy (proprietary lists, wire releases, mat releases, content sponsorships, influencer campaigns, etc.)
- Engaging media (at least monthly) to land coverage including the top-tier outlets (both B2B and B2C)
- Coaching client media interviews and creating media briefings
- Writing effective, error-free, attention-grabbing content – press releases, media pitches, op-eds, bylined articles and online blogs and posts
- Leveraging paid, earned, shared and owned media to build client awareness and reach objectives
Job Requirements
- Demonstrated experience in developing campaign strategy
- Experience creating strategy-based tactics that tie to and deliver on objectives
- Knowledge of public relations tools (Cision, Agility, etc.)
- Expertise in successfully navigating the current media landscape
- Ability to apply PR in the broader context of marketing
- Track record of building successful content launch plans
- Skilled at AP style writing and editing
- Ability to translate each client’s unique brand voice into PR content
- Ability to manage projects and communicate expectations directly with the client
- Able to apply critical thinking to solve problems and take ownership of projects
- Ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines along with exceptional time management skills
- Desire to constantly learn more about public relations
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience at a PR/ marketing agency
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in public relations, marketing, and communications
- Must work efficiently and independently, be proactive, detail-oriented, and highly organized
Personality & Culture
- Passionate and hard-working
- Self-aware, zen, rock star
- Outgoing, positive and energetic attitude
- Wired to never give up
- Thrive in a self-motivated, fast-paced, demanding (and fun!) work environment
- Exercise good judgment, quick decision-making, and ability to be calm in stressful situations
- Ability to take constructive criticism well and not take yourself too seriously