rbb Communications Hiring For Account Executive at Coral Gables, FL, United States Full Time

Job Description

Account Executive -Public Relations
rbb Communications, a best place to work and top 50 integrated communications firm seeks an experienced Public Relations Account Executive who brings significant national media contacts and pitching expertise, strong organizational and communications skills, and a proven ability to multitask to manage priorities. Applicants must thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
Key Responsibilities: Our AEs contribute smart and creative ideas aligned with client strategies, secure top-tier impact placements, and play a client-facing role. They work on six to eight accounts and must be organized, motivated and ready to turbocharge their career.
Media:

• Write pitches, releases, advisories, etc.
• Develop media angles, contribute to media strategy
• Develop targeted media lists; stay up to date on media outlets, sections, reporters
• Form strong media relationships; share leads, ideas and contacts with team
• Pitch top tier media and secure impact stories
• Up to date on media trends, editorial calendars, themes, deadlines, etc. to create opportunities for clients
• Manage and mentor AAEs as they maintain media logs, results reports
• Coordinate details for stories, including materials shared with media, scheduling and interview preparation

Internal/Client Service:

• Connect with clients regularly for updates and feedback to ensure account team productivity on initiatives
• Ensure detailed organization for client, media & office activities, deadlines, requests
• Produce thorough weekly updates for clients, including media updates and new initiatives (events, marketing alliances, eblasts, etc.)
• Produce formal bi-weekly/monthly reports and clip books for each client
• Track client and industry news
• Support recruitment, interviews and training of junior staff

Qualifications and skills:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or higher
• Experience: Two years of relevant agency experience in PR setting – working with luxury consumer lifestyle brands, corporate, real estate or cultural accounts; significant national media contacts and pitching experience
• Skills: Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook), Cision, Asana; familiarity with social media platforms (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook); media savvy (Digital, Print, TV, Radio); Strong, persuasive writing skills
• Fun to work with, willing to karaoke and all-around great attitude; solid references

Benefits:
rbb offers a total rewards package that lets you define the right work-life blend. We offer competitive pay and benefits, as well as flexible PTO, community volunteer pay day and donation match, and an annual health & wellness stipend. rbb is known for its award-winning flexible work policy and employee-driven culture that supports every employee’s unique goals and growth.
At rbb Communications you will be part of a dynamic, collaborative and enthusiastic group of strategic thinkers. If you thrive in a fast paced, challenging and rewarding environment, you will fit right in. APPLY TODAY and join our employee-driven, creative and career accelerating agency!
APPLY TODAY and join our employee-driven, creative and career accelerating agency. To apply, upload your resume and cover letter pitching us on why we should hire you. We can’t wait to meet you!