Public Relations Assistant Account Executive/Account Executive
About The Position
KCSA Strategic Communications is an integrated communications agency that boasts expertise in Media and Technology, Cannabis and Psychedelics, Financial Services, Healthcare, and Women’s Health and Wellness. Our team of PR, IR, and Digital/Social Media professionals leverage traditional communications, strong financial and media relationships, and digital strategies to tell our clients stories passionately and persuasively. We offer a variety of services to help companies elevate their media profile, raise capital, create a corporate narrative, manage crises, and so much more. At KCSA, your story doesn’t just get told: it gets celebrated! KCSA Strategic Communications is looking for a media-savvy professional to fill a Public Relations Assistant Account Executive or Account Executive position. This person will largely work within our Alternative Therapies vertical with a few B2B technology accounts mixed in as well. Our Alternative Therapies team works with clients in the cannabis industry, psychedelics industry and beyond to help trailblazing brands tell their stories with clarity, credibility, and purpose. The right person for this role can dive into dense, highly regulated markets and find the meat and meaning. This person values innovation and impact equally, has relevant media contacts in the space, and believes in making a difference in the lives of patients and consumers.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- 6 months - 3 years prior PR agency experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Team player with ability to take the lead on relevant projects
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize
Nice To Haves
- Relevant media contacts in the alternative therapies space
Responsibilities
- Participation in all client-facing contact
- Day-to-day program involvement, including drafting press releases, pitches, etc
- Consistently develop & strengthen relevant media relationships
- Ideation of strategy and tactical execution
- Drafting of status reports / forecast / recaps to be provided to senior leaders
Benefits
- Remote work capabilities for all employees
- Monetary incentive for new client referrals
- Generous 401K contributions (1/2 up to 12%)
- Full benefits
- Paid time off
- Quarterly mental health days
- Paid day off for your birthday
- ½ summer Fridays
- Work life balance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
