[Remote] Public Relations Account Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Wachsman is a global communications and strategy consultancy advising leaders and companies in emerging industries, including fintech, digital payments, banking, and technology. The Public Relations Account Manager will plan and execute global PR campaigns, manage media and client relationships, develop press materials and narratives, and support junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the planning and execution of highly successful global PR campaigns
• Drafting, editing, and issuing press materials
• Dealing with enquiries from press, clients, new business and external organisations
• Researching and creating narratives for pitching to reporters globally
• Conducting one-on-one client engagement regularly
• Developing and maintaining relationships with influential media to secure and grow coverage
• Conducting meetings with clients and new business
• Supporting and training junior team members

Skills

• Candidates must be based in or close to Manhattan and able to attend in-person meetings at short notice
• Minimum of 3 years of PR agency experience
• Exceptional work ethic and be motivated to excel in a fast-paced environment
• Outstanding written and verbal communication with a strong interest in finance and technology
• Strong track record of securing media coverage and experience in developing relationships with reporters
• Ability to think strategically when developing global PR campaigns
• Ability to communicate clearly and present complex information in a concise and clear form
• Skilled in media monitoring and analytics to effectively track and present campaign performance insights to clients
• Excellent proactivity, organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to work well in a team and mentor junior team members
• Strong interpersonal skills

Benefits

• While this role will initially be remote, we plan to have an office in NYC in the near future and would require a hybrid work environment.

Company Overview

Wachsman is a global, communications-based strategy consultancy. It was founded in 2015, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://wachsman.com.

Company H1B Sponsorship

Wachsman has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2022. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.