Walker + Associates Media Group, a boutique public relations firm is looking to hire an Account Executive. Candidates seeking this position should possess a background in communications or public relations and have a passion for the food/beverage, beauty, and lifestyle industries.
Candidates must have impeccable writing skills, great interpersonal communication and a drive to succeed. You will assist account teams in the daily servicing of clients with ongoing publicity duties — writing, editing, research, administrative tasks, and pitching. Contacts within the media world are an essential part of growth in this role, so out-of-office networking is required.
This position will be the perfect fit for an experienced, detail-oriented, and research-savvy self-starter with a knack for identifying what will appeal to media makers.
Hourly Rate = We are flexible on this, depending on your level of experience. Please include your hourly rate in the application. We offer this role as an independent contractor.
Role and Responsibilities
Our Account Executive will primarily be responsible for:
Client Support: Supporting a client load of 4-6 clients, which roughly translates to sourcing new shows to pitch, sending up to 50-100 pitches per month for each client, following up with previous pitches, and providing strategic weekly and monthly insights.
Industry Knowledge: Developing a deep understanding of your clients and the industries in which they operate
PR Relationship Building: Creating and maintaining relationships with media makers and their teams
Collaborating With The Team: Working closely with our CEO among other Account Executives to identify pitch angles that will appeal to media professionals in a variety of niches
Pitching: As mentioned above, you’ll handle the creation of all pitches and follow-ups
Event Coordination: Coordinating client events and following up with media contacts post-event
Brand Strategy: Brainstorming creative brand synergies for clients
KPI Analytics and Reporting: Drafting monthly reports and handling client correspondence
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Company: Zero Degrees Media
Name: Lindsey Walker
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