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Public Relations - Senior Account Executive

Public Relations - Senior Account Executive

J ConnellyParsippany, NJ, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : 65,000-80,000

Role Summary : The Senior Account Executive will independently lead $100-299K in retainer accounts or projects. The Senior Account Executive will manage multiple responsibilities including generating consistent media exposure for clients, supporting the development of key themes, campaign strategy, client relations and mentoring other members of the team.

Responsibilities : Media Relations :

  • Identifies and secures an array of media placements including high-profile and feature opportunities for clients across the team
  • Delegates tasks and helps with mentoring Account Coordinators, Account Executives, and interns
  • Assists in the development of strategic PR plans and campaign development for team accounts they support
  • Develops and maintains relationships with all media outlets including trades, broadcast, and national media
  • Develops unique story angles and timely pitches to generate consistent client exposure

Client Service :

  • Independently leads $100-299K in client account revenue
  • Serve as lead point of contact and run calls for the client accounts they are leading
  • Draft PR plans for the accounts they are leading
  • Functions as a general point of contact (for clients and internally) for PR initiatives
  • Supports the lead point of contact for other team client accounts
  • Participates in regular client update calls and meetings as well as new client discovery meetings for other team client accounts

    • Writing :

  • Reviews and edits company generated content before sharing with clients
  • Supports in drafting press releases, award nominations, social media posts and other client related materials, when needed

    • Administrative Support :

  • Assists internal team members with other clients, business development and Company projects
  • Reviews press reports before sending to clients
  • Ensures that the team has saved final versions to SharePoint and has scheduled press releases for distribution

    • Company Ambassador :

  • Acts as a steward of the JConnelly brand, consistently representing and reflecting the Companys core values, approach and high standards of excellence in all client, media and public interactions
  • Performs other duties as assigned

    • Education : College degree; or equivalent related business experience

    Experience & Expertise :

  • Minimum 3-5 years successful industry-related experience with an emphasis on managing client relationships
  • Demonstrated experience working with AI tools and technologies; a strong curiosity and proactive interest in emerging AI applications is essential.
  • Demonstrated ability to organize / prioritize work, handle details accurately, follow up with minimum supervision, and complete tasks within specified deadlines
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, problem-solving and customer service skills
  • Proficiency with various software applications including the full Office suite, as well as social media channels
  • Proficiency in PR related software including but not limited to Cision, Meltwater, TrendKite, Sprout, Hootsuite etc
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    Senior Account Executive • Parsippany, NJ, US