ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

The TASC Group is growing quickly and we’re looking for an account executive that thrives on organization and collaboration. The Account Executive (AE) plays a lead role in client accounts managing day-to-day client activities, projects and teams at a tactical level. The AE has a strong understanding of media relations and possesses strong written and verbal communication and time management.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

MANAGEMENT

  • Manage 2-3 accounts or act as key member of large accounts
  • Effectively manage account team members, including proper delegation of work • Provide guidance to and be a mentor for junior staff and interns
  • Manage multiple projects by anticipating challenges and ensuring adherence to deadlines

MEDIA RELATIONS

  • Manage media relations including creating and executing outreach plans, message development, management of events, media training of spokespersons and growth of contact network
  • Demonstrate creative thinking when developing pitches for clients and a keen understanding of the media landscape
  • Secure consistent and quality placements on a regular basis in top-tier print publications, in online news sources and on broadcast media
  • Establish strong relationships with relevant media to generate awareness of client’s products, services, thought leadership or activities
  • Develop effective press materials such as pitches, press releases, op-ed articles, or case studies media kits

STRATEGY

  • Create and support on development of public relations and communications plans that meet client objectives

CLIENT RELATIONS

  • Serve as a day-to-day client liaison and establish successful, productive relationships with client contacts
  • Provide client service support including attending meetings, meeting deadlines and troubleshooting issues
  • Develop weekly agendas, call recaps and media reports for client accounts SOCIAL MEDIA
  • Support on creation and implementation of social media campaigns for clients

ADMINISTRATIVE

  • Assist senior team with new business research and development

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

  • Commit to continuous learning of PR tactics and strategy

PERSONAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS

  • Commit to continuous personal health and wellness in order to maintain a level of professionalism and excellence in your work throughout the year
  • Avoid burnout by taking breaks and speaking to senior management about stress
BASIC CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
  • 3 – 4 years’ experience in public relations, communications and/or a related field (nonprofits, advocacy/mission-driven organizations, political campaigning, PR agencies, etc.)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills
  • Experience with Cision and additional PR management tools
  • A strategic and tactical understanding of social media and social networking tools (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Snapchat, etc.)
TO APPLY, SUBMIT COVER LETTER, RESUME AND WRITING SAMPLES.
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