Public Relations Account Executive

Punch PR; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Punch PR in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a PR & Social Media Account Executive to lead tactical execution for assigned accounts, coordinating with internal teams and clients.

You will develop media lists, pitch media, write compelling content, collaborate with influencers, plan events, and analyze social media, driving integrated campaigns across channels.

Join a full-service agency that creates bold storytelling campaigns, comprehensive social media and PR programs, and engaging event experiences.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of communications experience including time spent in direct account management.
• Journalism and/or agency background is a plus.
• Strong collaboration, communication and people skills.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Impeccable attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and creative mind.
• Proven track record of managing client relationships and delivering results.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a storyteller and cheerleader for clients' brands, while driving organized execution to bring strategies to life.
• Develop understanding of clients' objectives, challenges and landscape to inform recommendations.
• Serve as primary contact for assigned clients, building strong relationships.
• Lead development and execution of integrated marketing strategies across channels, including PR, social media, events and experiential marketing.
• Leverage media relationships and cultivate new contacts locally, regionally, nationally and within trade media.
• Coordinate client events and interview requests.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of projects.
• Prepare and deliver client presentations, proposals and reports communicating work and insights.
• Conduct and oversee research activities and contribute to insights.
• Manage client's billing (workbooks, service reports, budget tracker and projections).

Skills

Account management

Media relations

Collaboration

Time management

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Client relationship management

Job description

The Public Relations Account Executive is a key member of the agency team. The primary role is to lead on the tactical details for assigned accounts, with both internal teams and the client.

We are seeking a PR & Social Media Account Executive to join our team. The qualified candidate will bring outstanding foundational public relations experience with a solid working knowledge of applying social media content and influence in the real world. This candidate will also help produce a series of local community events, engage with content creators and influencers, and execute on social media.

In this role, you will develop media lists, pitch media, write compelling content, work with content creators and influencers, plan events, analyze social media and more. We are looking for a positive, energetic professional to work on our growing team.

Punch PR, a Trozzolo Company, is a full-service communications agency that creates bold storytelling campaigns, comprehensive social media and PR programs and compelling event experiences.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Minimum 1-3 years of communications experience including time spent in direct account management.
• Journalism and/or agency background is a plus.
• Strong collaboration, communication and people skills.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask in an ever-changing environment.
• Impeccable attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and creative mind.
• Proven track record of managing client relationships and delivering exceptional results in a fast-paced agency environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as a storyteller and cheerleader for our clients' brands, while also driving smart, organized execution to bring strategies to life and achieve best results.
• Develop a deep understanding of clients' business objectives, industry challenges and competitive landscape to inform strategic recommendations and initiatives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients, building and maintaining strong, long-lasting relationships.
• Lead the development and execution of integrated marketing strategies and campaigns across various channels, potentially including public relations, community engagement, social media, traditional/digital advertising, events and experiential marketing.
• Leverage existing media relationships and cultivate new contacts locally, regionally, nationally and within business and industry media.
• Coordinate client events and interview requests.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including creative, digital and account management, to ensure the successful delivery of client projects on time and within budget.
• Prepare and deliver client presentations, proposals and reports that effectively communicate agency work performance, insights and recommendations.
• Conduct and/or oversee research activities and contribute to insights.
• Manage client's billing (worksheets, Service Reports, budget tracker and projections).