Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Disrupt PR is a high-level public relations agency working with innovative brands and CEOs. They are seeking a PR Senior Account Manager to manage client relationships and pitch media placements, ensuring effective communication and project management.
Responsibilities
- Write, execute and send ~5 unique pitches per week to journalists and contacts
- Communicate directly with reporters, writers and bookers to coordinate and setup interviews
- Communicate directly with clients (client facing) and providing hands-on support on campaigns and client objectives
- Firm understanding of news cycle, editorial choices and news-jacking
- Reactive pitching to breaking and day-of news on behalf of your client(s)
- Manage projects, campaigns, objectives for the clients you oversee, adhering to timelines, deadlines and the scope of services we provide
- Deliver well ahead of deadlines and be forward thinking
- Understanding of the PR agency business model and the value of public relations
- Pivot quickly and proactively
- Display a great, positive attitude, and being open to feedback and suggestions
- Hit key milestones and KPI's for clients accounts
Skills
- Minimum of 5+ years PR agency experience working as a publicist
- Excel at client service and have a high level of confidence in the work performed
- Deep understanding of the public relations industry, news cycle and the makings of a journalistic story
- Proficient at pitching stories and highly organized to coordinate multiple projects and pitches effectively, accurately and proactively
- Self-motivated and able to work well independently while staying focused on the job at hand
- Account management experience; speaking and communicating with clients as the main point of contact
- Significant roster of national and local media contacts including TV, digital and podcast
- Problem solver who thinks ahead to ensure any challenges don't greatly impact progress or outcomes
- Functional and quiet home working environment, including: computer, Zoom Proficient, cell phone and high-speed internet
- Degree or equivalent background in Marketing, Communications/Journalism or Business
- Technology savvy with the ability to jump into any software system and figure it out
- Experience as a working journalist (print, digital or broadcast)
- Experience working in entrepreneurial, start-up fast-paced environments
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