PR Account Manager, Impact

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; Los Angeles, New York (CA, NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid position

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

The Lede Company, a full‑service strategic agency, seeks an Account Manager for its Impact Team in Los Angeles. You will drive communications strategy, develop thought leadership, and manage client media relations in a fast‑paced setting.

You’ll build press relationships, pitch coverage regionally and nationally, and craft polished press materials while collaborating with senior staff and delivering measurable outcomes for clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations, or related field.
• 4–6 years’ experience in public relations, communications, brand or social impact strategy.
• Proven experience in developing and executing brand and social impact campaigns.
• Excellent writing skills and ability to tailor style to the medium.
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and manage multiple clients.
• Strong relationships with media outlets and reporters.
• Passion for media and understanding of evolving media landscape.
• A team-oriented attitude and collaborative spirit.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of comprehensive communications strategies across channels to drive impact.
• Develop and execute thought leadership strategies.
• Lead client communications with supervision as appropriate.
• Build and maintain relationships with press outlets and media platforms.
• Pitch and secure media coverage regionally and nationally.
• Write, edit, and proof PR and marketing materials including press releases.
• Draft compelling story angles and narratives for clients.
• Monitor KPIs and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Foster strong relationships with current and potential clients.
• Work on multiple accounts under deadlines and stay current with media turnover.
• Prepare interview briefs for media engagements.
• Support the team to achieve evolving client priorities.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

MuckRack

Cision

Job description

The Lede Company is a full-service strategic agency that delivers industry-leading work embedded in culture. With extensive experience and expertise in the media, tech, fashion, beauty & wellness, lifestyle, entertainment, music, advocacy, nonprofit, and related industries, we help best-in-class organizations, brands, and individuals establish and manage their public affairs and develop and support their work - including brand strategy, communications and PR, content and campaign development, as well as their impact, purpose, sustainability, and advocacy efforts.

Lede’s Impact team helps institutions, brands, and influential changemakers create a better future for people and the planet. With experience across the public and private sectors, Lede Impact shapes some of the most innovative initiatives and campaigns around the most pressing issues of our time.

The Impact Team is looking for an Account Manager who will play a key role at the intersection of impact strategy, communications and earned media . The ideal candidate is passionate about social impact, sustainability, and building and supporting purpose-driven brands, organizations, and initiatives, coupled with a command of the modern communications landscape and an ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the development and execution of comprehensive communications strategies that solve client challenges, reach target audience groups across relevant channels and drive business, brand and societal impact.

Develop and execute thought leadership strategies.

Work directly with clients and senior staff, and assist in leading client communications, as appropriate.

Build and maintain positive relationships with press outlets, journalists, and media platforms.

Assist with developing creative story angles.

Pitch and secure media coverage on behalf of clients in print, broadcast and online media outlets on a regional and national level.

Write, proof and edit a variety of PR and marketing materials including press releases and pitches.

Help develop compelling and out-of-the box story angles and draft compelling narratives on behalf of clients and their projects.

Monitor, assess, and track the performance of communications strategies, identifying KPI’s from the outset and using them to make improvements and guide future strategic communications planning.

Develop and foster strong and positive relationships with current and potential clients.

Work on multiple accounts simultaneously and under deadline.

Stay abreast of media turnover and emerging outlets.

Develop interview briefs to prepare clients for media engagements.

Achieve exceptional outcomes for clients with evolving priorities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations, or a related field.

Minimum of 4-6 years’ experience in public relations, communications, brand or social impact strategy roles.

Proven experience in developing and executing successful brand and social impact strategies and communication campaigns.

Excellent writing skills. Whether writing an official press release, an awards submission, or casual email, you can tailor your writing style to deliver information accurately and effectively.

Ability to multi-task and balance multiple clients. When everyone thinks their time and work is the most important, you understand how to balance competing requests and keep everyone happy.

Ability to meet deadlines without sacrificing quality.

Solid relationships with members of the media, particularly top-tier and trade outlets and media reporters.

A passion for media. You get your news from a wide range of sources and follow broader media trends.

A strong understanding of the evolving media landscape.

A team-oriented attitude. You understand that it’s about the team’s success and not just getting the credit for your work. You are willing to step out of your comfort zone so that the team can succeed.

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, MuckRack, and Cision.

ADDITIONAL

Hybrid position. Minimum three days a week in-office is required

Some evening and weekend work may be required

Some client travel may also be required

The Lede Company is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.