Account Executive - Media Affairs

Job Responsibilities Pitch news stories to media outlets including TV, print, digital, and radio Establish and develop relationships with members of the press Draft written messaging materials including op-eds, press releases, and talking points Help manage accounts Understand and manage complex issue campaigns Devise and execute strategic public relations plans Qualifications The successful candidate will be self‑motivated, creative, energetic, and highly organized with great interpersonal skills. Furthermore, the candidate must be able to demonstrate solid written and verbal communication skills and have experience developing communications plans, press materials, pitches, op‑eds and blog postings. It is essential that the individual selected for this position be able to quickly establish rapport, credibility, trust, and respect throughout the organization and be viewed as a highly collaborative team player. Complex project management skills and work within deadlines Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects concurrently Have and maintain strong existing reporter relationships and a willingness to pitch them stories Ability to prepare and present complex materials or issues before a wide variety of audiences Benefits Competitive market pay salary and performance bonuses Comprehensive benefits plans to include medical, dental & vision plans for full time employees Opportunities for career growth Bustling downtown location, casual environment and lots more! Salary Range: $70-80k All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dci-Group