Account Executive, Corporate

5WPR; Florida; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & benefits

Flexible PTO

Hybrid work model

Parental leave

Learning & development

Student loan reimbursement

Season tickets access

Charitable giving

Job summary

5W Public Relations is seeking an Account Executive to join our Corporate practice in Florida. The ideal candidate has PR agency experience, strong pitching skills, and excellent writing and interpersonal abilities. You will manage account work, create media materials, and cultivate media relationships from our Miami or Tampa offices.

You’ll develop strategic plans, execute PR strategies, and supervise junior staff while collaborating with teams across campaigns and clients.

Qualifications

• B.S./B.A in Public Relations or related field.
• 2–3 years of PR agency experience, preferred in the corporate space.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Creative and energetic personality.

Responsibilities

• Manage team workflow and take ownership of account work while driving consistent media results.
• Create and develop media materials – press kits, press releases, media alerts, fact sheets, bios, case studies, etc.
• Develop and maintain relationships with prominent members of the media to ensure placements.
• Develop strategic communication plans, including media opportunities, tactics, and timelines consistent with the overall PR strategy.
• Execute and advise on PR strategies and collaboratively develop strategic media plans.
• Create and develop pro-active pitch ideas for clients based on industry, current trends and various announcements.
• Monitor media and seek out speaking opportunities for clients as 'experts in their field'.
• Daily client interaction to update, report on and discuss strategy and results.
• Assist in the research, writing and development of new business proposals and presentations.
• Provide guidance and leadership to junior-level staff.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions to develop strategic/creative thinking for clients.

Skills

Media relations

Pitching

Project management

Team leadership

Time management

Education

B.S./B.A. in Public Relations or related field

Job description

5W Public Relations is seeking an Account Executive to join our Corporate practice. The ideal individual will have worked with Corporate or B2B-focused clients within an agency setting, is an expert at pitching, and possesses superior account and time management skills.

Note: this role be based in one of our FL locations (Miami or Tampa)

Here’s What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage team workflow and take ownership of account work while driving consistent media results.


• Create and develop media materials – press kits, press releases, media alerts, fact sheets, bios, case studies, etc.


• Develop and maintain relationships with prominent members of the media in order to ensure placements


• Develop strategic communication plans, including media opportunities, tactics, and timelines consistent with the overall PR strategy


• Execute and advise on PR strategies and collaboratively develop strategic media plans


• Create and develop pro-active pitch ideas for clients based on industry, current trends and various announcements


• Monitor media and seek out speaking opportunities for clients as “experts in their field”


• Daily client interaction to update, report on and discuss strategy and results


• Assist in the research, writing and development of new business proposals and presentations


• Provide guidance and leadership to junior-level staff


• Participate in brainstorming sessions to develop strategic/creative thinking for clients

Here’s What You Have

• B.S/B.A in Public Relations or related field


• 2-3 years of PR agency experience, preferred in the corporate space


• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills


• Able to work independently and as part of a team


• Strong leadership and motivation skills


• Proven client relations and supervisory skills


• Creative and energetic personality

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits & wellness programs including partnership with ClassPass!


• Flexible PTO


• Summer Fridays and Winter, Spring, and Fall Fridays too!


• Hybrid work model offering flexibility and work-life balance


• Expanded parental leave and family planning support


• Continuous learning through “5W University” and development initiatives


• Student Loan Reimbursement


• Professional Development Support


• Exclusive access to season tickets for pro sports teams along with Broadway shows, and more!


• Charitable giving, including matching donations