Assistant Account Executive/Account Executive

Waggener Edstrom Worldwide, ranked #1 Best Large Agency to Work For, is one of the leading independent public relations firms in the world.  The ideas, customs, interests and traditions that make up Waggener Edstrom's culture are the result of the contributions of the more than 600 people who work here. Over the past 21 years, we have invented new ways of delivering value to people who drive opinion in the marketplace and - through our insight, influence and sheer passion - have propelled our clients to the forefront of their industries. With roots in technology, we are building bioscience, public affairs, financial services and energy practice groups and partner with companies that are committed to innovation.

Waggener Edstrom Worldwide is a global agency with U.S. headquarters in Seattle, with offices in Austin, Texas; Boston; Dallas; Los Angeles, the New York metro, Portland, Oregon; San Francisco, California; and Washington, D.C; Asian headquarters in Hong Kong, and offices in Beijing, Taipei, Seoul, Singapore and Shanghai. The agency's European headquarter is in London and offices in Brussels, Munich and Paris.

Our services include strategic communications, crisis counseling, press release production, translation, media relations and training, news monitoring, event management and direct marketing.

The company is committed to hiring and developing the talents of the best and brightest and ensures that professionals have a working environment that allows them to thrive.

 

This Assistant Account Executive/Account Executive position will partner with one of the agency?s major client. 

 

Specific duties include leading and handling day-to-day activities for the account, such as:

 

? Manage all aspects of media relations ranging from identifying proactive opportunities, partnering with

  team leads to build out strategic approach for pitching stories and product news, managing and

 coordinating interviews with press (write briefings, host and recap meetings, track coverage)

? Execute and manage product reviews program with technology trade and small business

publications;this includes sending product for review, setting reviews criteria, managing the

development of a reviewers? guide, and working with clients to provide product support to ensure the

  best product reviews experience possible

? Draft, coordinate and implement plans and materials for product launches, events and media tours

  with support from team members 

? Interact with clients on a daily basis and provide counsel

? Develop briefing books in support of press and analyst tours, briefings, events and consultations

? Write and effectively project manage press release and other press material development

? Provide timely support for reactive press and analyst requests

? Plan, collaborate with clients and execute media tours and event participation

 

 Qualifications:

? Must have experience in the retail industry; small business experience beneficial.

? Candidates with experience working with the vertical industry trade press ? including manufacturing,

   distribution, healthcare or public sector ? are preferred, but not required.

? A strong team player who enjoys collaborating with colleagues and working together to successfully

 achieve results for the clients and agency.

? Equipped with strong negotiation, decision making and judgment skills; have the ability to make well-

informed decisions that meet team, agency and client objectives.

? Resourceful, able to identify imaginative solutions to complex problems; takes calculated risks and

 gets results.

? Provide PR counsel based on solid understanding of the business environment; identify information

  critical to long-term planning.

? Able to meet the tactical needs of the business through reporting and timesheet completion.

 

How to Apply:

 

Waggener Edstrom Worldwide believes its people are its greatest asset. The company offers outstanding professional development and competitive compensation and benefits.  Please submit your resume via our website at www.WaggenerEdstrom.com/careers  Job 2303