JOB ALERT: Senior Account Executive

Hiring: French West Vaughan

Job Type: Full-Time

 

Job Description:

French | West | Vaughan seeks a public relations senior account executive for its Raleigh office. The right candidate will manage and lead B2B public relations programs; pitch national, regional and local media outlets; develop press materials; and manage creative and digital projects. Candidates should have three to five years of public relations experience, with preference shown to candidates who have led or worked on business-focused public relations accounts. Superior writing skills and client facing abilities are crucial.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Lead key accounts to deliver exceptional results and client service daily
• Contribute to the development and execution of public relations, strategy and integrated marketing plans
• Create press releases, pitches, client backgrounders, fact sheets and other press assets
• Compile and maintain media lists, monitor and report on media coverage
• Develop and manage schedules for multiple clients and deliverables
• Lead project management of traditional and digital creative plans
• Draft and deliver highly technical and complex case studies and other various writing projects for a wide range of clients
• Fulfill daily account management operations, including billing

Specific Requirements:
• BA/BS degree in public relations, journalism, marketing or related field
• Three to five years of public relations experience (agency experience is strongly preferred, but not required)
• Experience leading a B2B account, or one who falls in the technology, healthcare, litigation or public affairs sector
• Superb writing, editing and storytelling skills
• An expert at AP Style
• Experience with direct client relations/communications

Interested candidates should email bgrantham@fwv-us.com with an up-to-date resume (and writing samples, if available).

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