Account Manager

Talk Shop Media•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Remote

About The Position

At Talk Shop, we redefine content to help organizations get known and be understood. Our Purpose is to spark meaningful conversations that resonate and endure. Through innovative communication strategies in public relations, corporate communications, and digital, we pave the way for connections that truly matter, fostering relationships that go beyond the ordinary and leave lasting impressions. Talk Shop is an international full-service, integrated communications agency with offices in Canada and the US. We value bright ideas and are always looking for smarter ways to work. Our team is made up of smart, driven, kind people who celebrate each other’s successes and learn from our mistakes. Our employees enjoy perks like flexibility, paid time off for volunteer days, learning and development sessions and competitive pay. Our people have the opportunity to build careers at Talk Shop and we offer mentorship and coaching to support career growth. As a Talk Shop Manager, you will bring an excitement for storytelling, paired with an acute knowledge of the media landscape. You will lead a number of diverse and robust accounts, across sectors such as technology, lifestyle, professional services, healthcare, and more. As a key member of Talk Shop’s integrated team, you will help increase visibility and brand awareness for our client's organizations, project managing various accounts and garnering impactful media coverage in top-tier media publications, relevant to client audiences. You will have the opportunity to grow your career while backed by an award-winning team.

Requirements

3-5 years of PR or communications experience specifically in the United States, either at an agency or in-house
Excellent project management skills
A deep interest and understanding of current events, trends and pop culture
Confidence in leading client communications - you are a clear communicator and enjoy building relationships with your clients
You enjoy working with a team and enjoy lifting others up through training
Proven track record pitching media to secure media coverage - tell us some of your greatest success stories
Deep media relationships in key publications - we want to hear about what media you’re reading on a daily basis and who your favourite reporters are
Exceptional creativity – a great eye for a story, and the ability to come up with creative ways to use communications to engage stakeholders
Excellent writing skills – ability to weave current events, policy news, trends and data into insightful content for media consumption
Extreme attention to detail – you take pride in the high-quality, client-ready work you produce
Excellent interpersonal skills – ability to contribute in a high-performing team environment

Nice To Haves

The Talk Shop team values humility, ingenuity, humour, and integrity. We think you’ll be a great fit if you love to see your hard work come to fruition, celebrate achievements, and connect with your team

Responsibilities

Build smart PR strategies that move the needle for our clients
Project manage client deliverables to ensure no missed deadlines
Lead the charge on accounts, ensuring that we’re wowing clients with impactful coverage
Build long term relationships with clients, leading on all client communications from calls to daily emails
Proactively identify new opportunities to better serve clients
Write impactful media pitches that quickly communicate why our clients are doing impactful work
Come up with bright ideas and solutions - if your pitch hasn’t landed, you’ll lead discussions with your wider account team about what else we can try
Write clear, concise press releases that capture media attention
Learn about sales as you support Business Directors with business development as needed
Participate in Talk Shop culture events and touchpoints - we work hard, but make time for each other