Junior/Senior Public Relations Account Manager

MODEWORLD; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A public relations agency in New York is seeking an Account Manager to advance client PR strategies. This role demands a professional with 3-5 years of agency experience, capable of managing multiple accounts and building strong client relationships. Key responsibilities include collaborating on client strategies, securing feature press stories, and overseeing client events. Candidates should exhibit excellent communication skills and a passion for media. The position offers a collaborative work environment with a focus on creativity and innovation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of public relations agency experience.
• Ability to fulfill client product placement goals.
• Excellent communication skills for presentations and reports.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead for multiple assigned accounts.
• Build and manage relationships with clients.
• Collaborate with Agency Director on client strategies.
• Prepare and present client strategies.
• Secure press feature stories for clients.

Skills

Social media influencer sourcing

Client product placement goals

Communication skills

Relationship building

Knowledge of media

Creative and strategic thinking

Customer service focus

Organizational skills

Deep-dive internet research

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Position

Account Manager

MINIMUM 3 - 5 YRS PUBLIC RELATIONS AGENCY EXPERIENCE

Reports To: Agency Director and President & CEO

Overview

Scope of Position: The Account Manager is responsible for partnering with clients to strategically advance their public relations image and exposure. Collaborates with and jointly oversees the work of the PR Coordinator as it pertains to PR activities. Works in a collaborative, productive and timely manner with all colleagues to further company goals.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead for multiple assigned accounts.
• Build and manage relationships with clients to further their strategic goals.
• Collaborate with Agency Director on ideation of client strategy.
• Prepare and present client strategy.
• Secure feature stories for clients in the press.
• Collaborate with the team on managing client events.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with editors, writers, and other key industry professionals.

• Secondary Job Duties:
• Ensure the securing of product placements by Coordinators.
• Oversee and send bi-monthly client reports.
• Oversee and send bi-monthly all agendas.
• Lead bi-monthly client calls.
• Liaise with the team to keep up to date on all client activities.
• Administrative duties related to working in a collegial small office (ex. Answering phones, shipping orders.)

Key Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to successfully source appropriate social media influencers, celebrities and VIP profiles in relation to client products.
• Ability to successfully fulfill agreed client product placement goals including securing of feature stories and other placement goals
• Ability to position oneself as a trusted resource for clients.
• Excellent communication skills: presentation, verbal and written.
• Ability to establish good working relationships with colleagues, clients, and other professional contacts.
• Knowledge and passion for the media, including social media.
• Flair for creativity, strategic thinking and innovation.
• Customer service focused.
• Ability to take and follow directions from supervisors.
• Ability to work efficiently in high-volume, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently when required.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work on multiple projects or portfolios and manage a project through to completion.
• Solid knowledge of common computer applications including Google Workspace.
• Ability to do deep-dive internet research