Public Relations Account Manager Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Public Relations Account Manager to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Creating team action plans and following through to ensure all goals are being met;
- Ensuring client goals are being met and quality press is being secured on a daily basis, and providing counsel to the team if goals are not being met;
- Representing Konnect Agency at company and client events;
- Initiating and leading employee reviews and development plans;
- Providing final review and recommendations for press materials;
- Maintaining positive client relationships and ensuring client sees you as primary counsel on their account;
- Guiding teams on development of story ideas, pitch angles and media strategies to meet client objectives;
- Approving monthly updates for each client and sending them by the 5th of every month (at the very latest);
- Builds and maintains relationships with key media and influencersMonitors and maintains news and other published content for assigned clients;
- Collaborates on earned media/influencer strategies and helps create target lists for assigned clients and projects;
- Conceptualizes, writes and distributes content for clients including thought leadership, guest columns, op-eds and other long form content;
- Contribute to brainstorming sessions to develop strategic/creative thinking for clients;
- Builds and maintains productive client relationships;
- Communicates with media and influencers to sell story ideas or brand engagements;
- Manage the PR and Communication needs for gaming portfolio.
Requirements:
- Capable project manager across several distinct teams or large-scale projects;
- A portfolio of work that exemplifies original ideas, expert execution and strategic communication;
- Track-record of sustained, quality work in fast-paced environments;
- Seasoned plan writer with a knack for translating big ideas into program objectives and priorities;
- Experience working in a fast-paced, high-pressure PR environment;
- Experience developing key messaging and positioning statements for emerging products or companies;
- At least 5 years of PR/media relations experience;
- Must be accountable and not afraid to share opinions and ask questions;
- Some travel required;
- Understands the value of teamwork and can consistently bring innovative ideas and other solutions to the table;
- A desire to grow with the company and contribute to agency culture;
- Ability to develop proactive story angles;
- Motivated to learn about the franchising industry;
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience required;
- Creative problem solver with strong critical thinking skills.