Account Executive

Account Executive

FleishmanHillard has an immediate opening for an Account Executive to join our dynamic and collaborative Consumer practice. This position provides the opportunity to focus on building media strategies that result in high-quality placements and implementing public relations tactics for leading top-tier clients. Consumer lifestyle experience, food & beverage experience, and event marketing experience is required. At FleishmanHillard you define it. We help you make it happen. Are you ready to join the team?

FleishmanHillard values the importance of impact and inclusion to strengthen the bonds between us, grow our people and create spaces for everyone to thrive. We stay true to our commitment to our people and the communities in which we live and work. As part of our ongoing effort to be the world's most inclusive agency, we are committed to seeking candidates who possess and demonstrate a profound interest in furthering our impact and inclusion goals.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with leads to develop, present, and execute plans for integrated communications campaigns.
• Bring proactive media strategy counsel and solid media contacts to client programs.
• Grow and maintain strong relationships across traditional media including food & beverage, consumer, and lifestyle.
• Draft or refine messaging, pitch, Q&A documents and other materials, as well as plans and recaps.
• Conduct research and recommendations for thought leadership opportunities.
• Project-manage major activations for clients, including brand partnerships, media trips, celebrity partnerships, vendor management and events.
• Manage junior-level staff workflow and act as a line of review for client deliverables.
• Counsel junior-level staff and provide professional development opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1-2 years of public relations experience.
• Demonstrated experience executing public relations plans and the ability to draft and implement strategic public relations programs within budget.
• Well-rounded experience in the consumer practice, with proven success working with a variety of top-tier consumer and tech media.
• Understanding of product integration, media partnerships and sponsorship opportunities.
• Develop and edit high quality written materials, including media correspondence and story angles; and illustrate strong presentation skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple activities seamlessly, effectively and efficiently.
• Energetic self-starter and resourceful problem solver – gets things moving and keeps things on track; knows when to ask for help.

The anticipated salary range for an Account Executive is $54,000.00 - $70,000.00. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off and/or other benefits also are available.