Public Relations Account Executive

Intrepid Marketing Group is a full-service marketing, advertising, and public relations agency with experience in traditional, digital, and social media. We are a group of hard-working and innovative marketers who provide our clients with quality service that leverages their brand message to reach their consumers in a marketplace that changes almost every day. Our clients span a variety of verticals including professional and collegiate sports, nonprofit, retail, and others. Intrepid Marketing Group is currently seeking a qualified candidate to join us! The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, passionate about public relations and communications, and thrives in a fun, fast-paced team environment. The ideal candidate must also have strong initiative and leadership skills and work well under deadlines and in front of people. Responsibilities: Program strategic planning of and day-to-day execution for public relations campaigns for a variety of clients including: Creating and executing comprehensive PR plans to maximize client coverage with target media including managing tactics and timelines Developing a clear set of objectives and key performance indicators for clients Take a lead role in shaping client earned media strategy Regularly updating clients and management on media impact Developing and maintaining client relationships Developing and maintaining relationships with local, regional, and national media contacts Brainstorming and developing innovative methods of achieving client goals Keeping a detailed list of tasks, client status reports, media hits, etc. Creating quarterly client reports Requirements: Four-year college degree in journalism, communications or a related field 3 to 5 years of previous experience in a public relations and media relations role Working knowledge of the mass media and the ability to develop, write and pitch news-related stories Passion and enthusiasm for working in the communications industry A detailed, organized, self-starter with great interpersonal skills Working knowledge of the social media landscape and how to utilize social media tools to advance marketing platforms Knowledge of managing brand social media accounts Strong writing, organizational, public speaking, and leadership skills Experience with public relations media database (Muck Rack preferred) a plus Knowledge of local, regional, and national media markets as well as a robust list of contacts is a plus Creative thinker, self-starter, and highly motivated Design skills including graphic design, video and audio editing a plus Additional responsibilities that are requested by Intrepid Marketing Group Other Items: 100% Remote Located in Raleigh/Durham area Some on-site or in-person meetings are expected Minimal travel 401K and health benefits 3 Weeks paid vacation, in addition to paid holidays #J-18808-Ljbffr