Public Relations Account Executive

the spr agency; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

the spr agency is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Public Relations Executive to join our Scottsdale office.

You’ll use your professional writing, creativity and high-level organizational skills to create and execute effective PR and social media campaigns across a variety of platforms. The ideal candidate has a degree in journalism, PR, communications or English, at least 5 years of related experience, and a serious commitment to a career in public relations.

Qualifications

• Degree in journalism, public relations, communications or English.
• At least 5 years of related experience.
• Strong commitment to a career in public relations.

Responsibilities

• Manage client accounts and day-to-day client contact.
• Write press releases, blogs and articles.
• Produce content for websites.
• Be able to write in varied forms and styles.
• Understand and use AP Style.
• Assist with accounts, including idea generation, media campaign organization, and execution.
• Brainstorm and execute ideas for new article angles.
• Work with media and corporate communicators effectively.
• Monitor the media for opportunities for clients.
• Execute distribution strategies on social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Google +, etc.).
• Monitor social media platforms for clients.

Skills

Public relations

Media relations

Writing

Social media

AP Style

Campaign execution

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or PR or comms

Job description

the spr agency is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Public Relations Executive to add to our award-winning team at our Scottsdale office.

At the spr agency, you’ll use your skill as a professional writer, creativity and high-level organizational skills to create and execute effective public relations and social media marketing campaigns across a variety of platforms.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in journalism, public relations, communications or English, at least 5 years of professional experience in a related field, and a serious commitment to a career in the field of public relations.

This public relations position offers a unique opportunity to join a successful firm with a reputation for exceptional work.

Salary DOE.

About the spr agency

the spr agency is a Scottsdale-based public relations, social media and marketing agency that specializes in providing intelligent and innovative solutions to entrepreneurs, small businesses and Fortune 500 companies.

Ranked the No. 1 Arizona Public Relations Firm with 10 or More Employees 2017 in Ranking Arizona and a Top 20 Social Media Agency by the Phoenix Business Journal, the spr agency specializes in relationship communications, combining public relations, SEO, advertising, business marketing, AdWords and social media strategies that get our clients noticed.

The ideal candidate will be able to fulfill the following requirements:

• Manage client accounts and day-to-day client contact
• Write press releases, blogs and articles
• Produce content for websites
• Be able to write in varied forms and styles
• Understand and use AP Style
• Use your creativity and organizational skills to assist with accounts, including idea generation, media campaign organization, and execution
• Brainstorm and execute ideas for new article angles
• Work with media and corporate communicators effectively
• Monitor the media, including newspapers, magazines, journals, broadcasts, newswires and blogs, for opportunities for clients
• Execute effective, creative, and efficient distribution strategies on social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Google +, etc.)
• Monitor social media platforms for clients