ALL LEVEL ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES

Top PR firms located?in Downtown and the San Fernando Valley?are seeking individuals with great media relations and writing skills to join their team!?

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Job Purpose:

Creates public image for clients by developing and managing public relations campaigns and programs; mentoring team members.

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Skills/Qualifications:

Public Relations (minimum?2 years recent agency?experience)?- Technology, Automotive, Consumer goods, General, Crisis Management, Media Relations, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Market Knowledge, Positioning, Client Relationships, Developing Budgets, Coaching, Desktop Publishing Skills





Duties:

* Enhances public relations team accomplishments and competence by planning delivery of solutions; answering technical and procedural questions for less experienced team members; teaching improved processes; mentoring team members.



* Develops strategic public relations plans by studying products and markets; analyzing and identifying client requirements; preparing and presenting proposals; integrating efforts with other marketing disciplines.



* Drives campaigns by coordinating and updating requirements with internal departments and external services; scheduling and timing requirements with production, creative, media, and traffic managers; resolving day-to-day issues; providing tactical counsel.



* Develops communications by designing, writing, editing, proofreading, and distributing news releases, newsletters, brochures, flyers, backgrounders, Web pages, media advisories, speeches, etc.; approves materials.



* Develops promotional opportunities by arranging speaking engagements; managing press announcements and informational sessions; arranging special events.



* Maintains client presence with media targets by cultivating, building, and maintaining media relationships; arranging interviews and tours; analyzing media coverage; discovering and pitching new outlets and contacts;



* Manages client expectations by communicating campaign and project status and issues; resolving concerns; analyzing time and cost issues; approving billings; preparing reports; building and maintaining rapport.



* Builds new business by selling additional products and services to current clients; exploring opportunities to contact potential clients.



* Meets cost standards by preparing budgets; monitoring expenses; implementing cost-saving actions.



* Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.



* Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.