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August 20, 2021 By RPRS Membership Chair Leave a Comment

JOB ALERT: PR Senior Account Executive

Thanks to RPRS member Caroline Schmid for letting us know about the latest opening at McKeeman Communications! McKeeman is an integrated public relations and communications agency that places a high value on client service and creative problem-solving. Their team is energized with opportunities that allow them to help brands change perceptions and build relationships.

PR Sr. Account Executive

This is a public relations/marketing position with primary functions that include account leadership, aligning communications strategy with clients’ desired outcomes, strong writing abilities, community relations, social media management, and event marketing/coordination.

Requirements

  • Minimum of four years of experience, with two in an agency environment
  • Outgoing and driven to build relationships with clients, news media, businesses, and community groups
  • Proven track record of successful account or project management
  • Creativity and initiative in brainstorming new ideas, developing plans/campaigns, conducting research, and problem-solving
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Solid knowledge of effective social media management and execution including content development, posting, etc.

Essential responsibilities include:

  • Account leadership and strategy development
  • Client calendar management including a holistic approach to integrated marketing communications
  • Client relations, including daily communication, leading in-person and/or zoom meetings (bi-weekly touchpoints, annual planning, and reporting)
  • Managing account teams on small to mid-sized clients for the agency, including strong collaboration with agency leadership and colleagues
  • Local market research, such as news and event monitoring, community group and business contact list research, and media and influencer list development
  • Copywriting and collateral development, including press releases, media advisories, newsletters, social media posts
  • Media relations, including strategy, proactive outreach, and interview coordination/attendance, and coaching
  • Campaign development and management
  • Plan, coordinate, and execute media events, grassroots marketing, and cross-promotional opportunities
  • Business development support

Expectations of position:

A commitment to our team’s core values:

  • Freakishly-curious problem solving
  • Culture of appreciation
  • Promise and exceed expectations
  • Bias toward action
  • For the greater good
  • A high sense of urgency
  • Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Ability to excel in both individual and team environments, and inherent ability to thrive in a team-centered culture
  • Positive representation of McKeeman and its clients at all times

McKeeman offers a competitive salary, commensurate with experience, as well as a comprehensive benefits package including generous paid time off, paid holidays, health insurance, Simple IRA plan, paid sabbaticals, and work-from-home opportunities.

Learn more and apply online at https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/2671368079/!

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Filed Under: Triangle PR Jobs Tagged With: LinkedIn, McKeeman Communications

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