PR Assistant Account Executive - Place Marketing (Hybrid)

Development Counsellors International; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Open book management system

Medical and dental coverage

401K with match

Hybrid work environment

Denver culture

Job summary

Development Counsellors International (DCI) is hiring a Public Relations Assistant Account Executive for its Denver office (hybrid with NYC option). The role emphasizes earned media, story pitching, and media relations to promote client communities.

The AAE contributes to research and writing, while building relationships with press contacts and delivering coverage reports. The ideal candidate has strong writing skills, PR experience, and the ability to manage multiple clients under tight

Qualifications

• One year of full-time PR experience required.
• Strong writing capabilities.
• Strong media relations and marketing skills across a variety of industries.
• Solid track record of placing articles in top-tier and trade media on behalf of clients.
• Excellent client management and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic, creative thinker who can develop and execute integrated PR and marketing programs.
• Ability to balance multiple clients, work on tight deadlines and have a drive for hitting goals.
• Working knowledge of Power Point & Excel.
• Experience in digital marketing and social media preferred.
• BA or BS in Economics, Business, Journalism, Public Relations, Communications.
• Due to travel and client-facing responsibilities, ideal candidate is fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Responsibilities

• Generate buzz and promote places (cities, states, countries) through earned media relations.
• Place stories in top-tier print, national and online media.
• Develop story pitches for media.
• Cultivate relationships with influential press contacts and secure coverage.
• Monitor media coverage and prepare activity reports.

Skills

PR experience

Strong writing

Media relations

Client management

Strategic thinking

Time management

PowerPoint

Excel

Digital marketing

Vaccination requirement

Education

BA/BS in Economics, Business, Journalism, Public Relations, Communications

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Development Counsellors International (DCI) is hiring a Public Relations Assistant Account Executive for its Denver office (hybrid with NYC option). The role emphasizes earned media, story pitching, and media relations to promote client communities.

The AAE contributes to research and writing, while building relationships with press contacts and delivering coverage reports. The ideal candidate has strong writing skills, PR experience, and the ability to manage multiple clients under tight