Account Executive, Public Relations

The Account Executive - Public Relations serves as a primary client contact and ensures a high-level of strategic thinking, productivity and efficiency on assigned accounts. This role performs all public relations functions including writing, media interaction, client liaison and day-to-day administrative activities. As an Account Executive, you will have the opportunity to: Develop and write public relations plans and strategies, making proactive recommendations to clients. Prepare communication materials involved in the implementation of public relations programs for clients including: press releases, copy for newsletter articles, opinion editorials, and other media-related materials. Work collaboratively with team members to ensure deliverables are on time and on-budget. Handle special projects, new business assignments, and social/ community involvement activities. Manage and/or prepare content and layouts for publications, such as brochures, newsletters, and magazines as assigned. Provide direction and organize photo and video shoots for publications, social media channels, presentations and other communications initiatives. Assist the team in crisis communication situations, as directed. Additionally, you will be tasked with: Maintaining relationships with industry and editorial contacts to assure appropriate opportunities are realized for clients. Staying current with news and developments in client’s industry and in related markets. Developing itineraries and coordinating travel logistics for clients, media and staff. Communicating regularly with clients on status, work in progress reports and conference call reports. Preparing reports for clients including activity and clipping reports, as assigned. Managing media and client contact databases, including the updating of contacts, and preparing and maintaining distribution lists. Managing online pressrooms, including uploading news releases and updating client information as directed. Reviewing daily media opportunities and alerting team to pertinent issues/opportunities. To be considered for this role you will need to be located in Honolulu. You will be expected to be in the office at least 1 day a week and may occasionally be required to work during evenings and weekends, as well as off island travel. The ideal candidate brings Knowledge and understanding of the role of communications in marketing and public relations. Experience in executing a public relations and/or integrated marketing plan. Experience managing projects and leading a team. Crisis and issues management experience. Experience working with Office 365 and related applications. An understanding of Hawaii’s history, culture, and lifestyle. An active presence in the community, either through volunteering or as a member of a professional organization. An ability to inspire and encourage team members to do their best work. A high degree of professionalism. A strong desire to learn and grow in the areas of public relations and integrated marketing. An ability to coordinate travel logistics. An understanding of budgets and general accounting processes. Along with the qualifications listed above, you will be considered as a candidate if you have: Two (2) years’ experience in marketing, public relations, media or related field, or demonstrated equivalent capability to perform the required job duties and responsibilities. An ability to respond well under pressure. A strong ability to focus on accuracy, attention-to-detail, and timeliness. An ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously. Flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines with demanding quality requirements. Strong communication skills: writing, editing and verbal. Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Marketing, Public Relations, Media or related field/industry Compensation Range: $47,000-$54,000 commensurate with experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr