PR Account Executive (USA)

PRLab

4d•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a results-driven PR Account Executive to join our team. The ideal candidate will bring a PR experience background, a strong media network, and a proven track record of successfully managing and retaining client accounts. This role involves exceeding KPIs by implementing clear client strategies, showcasing creativity, taking full ownership of designated markets, collaborating as the main point of contact for market accounts in meetings, delegating market-specific tasks, and providing weekly updates and reports along with weekly meetings to discuss strategy and retention.

Requirements

A bachelors or equivalent in PR/Journalism/Communication
Two years of experience in PR or a related field is mandatory
Experience in sales
Fluent in English
No 9 to 5 mentality; we are a startup and some chaos is part of it!
You are interested in language and able to think creatively with words, while maintaining a professional tone
Are able to have a professional attitude with clients
Can handle client confrontation
Are articulate under pressure
Attention to detail
Are comfortable asking questions while proposing solutions
Are ambitious, detail-oriented, positive, decisive, and proactive

Nice To Haves

Experience in B2B, SaaS, Tech and startup industries is desirable

Responsibilities

Participating in meetings with clients to discuss campaign strategies and goals, then developing a plan to achieve them
Communicating with clients to ensure they are satisfied with their campaigns and evaluating progress with the client
Reviewing analytics data (including but not limited to competitor tracking) to determine effectiveness of previous campaigns and planning future ones accordingly
Developing and maintaining client relationships to ensure satisfaction with services provided by the agency
Preparing reports detailing the work performed on each campaign
Pitching and newsjacking
Media training
Writing or revising content
In addition to PR responsibilities, you will also play an active role in sales: helping identify leads, pitch services, and contribute to business development efforts.
Liaising with media, clients, and stakeholders
Sometimes developing content for social media accounts and writing blog posts
Creation of strategy and planning of things such as content, press releases, etc.
Sometimes: Event support (when requested by the client), including finding videographers, photographers, etc.