Senior Account Executive - Public Relations

TruePoint Communications; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values its people and fosters a dynamic work environment. As a key player in our award-winning team, you'll engage in meaningful work that drives client success across various industries. Your role will involve crafting strategic communications, managing client relationships, and leveraging media relations to enhance brand visibility. With a commitment to professional development and a culture of inclusivity, this position offers you the opportunity to grow while making a significant impact in the ever-evolving media landscape. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are eager to learn, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive Health Benefits

Profit-Sharing Bonus Plan

401K with Matching

Professional Development Opportunities

Annual Agency Development Summit

Sabbatical Every Five Years

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Public Relations with strong media relations skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop proactive communications strategies for diverse clients.
• Manage client accounts and ensure excellent service delivery.
• Conduct media relations and support public relations strategies.

Skills

Media Relations

Client Engagement

Writing Skills

Project Management

Social Media Marketing

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Our product is our people, and we're committed to propelling them forward! Are you the next great TruePointer to join our team? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where you're doing valuable work and discovering something new daily—even if you have a tenured career? You're a TruePointer if you're nimble and committed to delivering excellent client service and meaningful results!

You'll join an award-winning team. We're a proud seven-time Inc. 5000 fastest-growing company and four-time Top 100 PR agency in the U.S.

We've had both remote and hybrid office environments before it was popular. Some of our favorite perks are competitive health benefits with concierge service, our profit-sharing bonus plan, 401K with competitive matching, consistent professional development, our annual agency development summit Camp TruePoint, and every five years sabbatical.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive and reactive communications strategies for clients in a variety of industries. Adept at understanding key client information to leverage for marketing communications including business strategy, products and services, key customers and competitors
• Consistently deliver excellent client service including day-to-day client engagement and account management, providing administration of status and activity reports, actively leading meetings and calls, compiling reports, scheduling and logistics
• Possess excellent writing skills for material development (following AP style), including media releases, pitches, invitations, product fact sheets and presentations
• Conduct high-level media relations and support public relations strategies to national, local and trade– including but not limited to business, healthcare, lifestyle, consumer and community
• Demonstrate strategic thinking and project management skills
• Collaborate effectively across agency internal teams, showcasing leadership and delegation
• Strong knowledge, use and understanding of social media marketing

Requirements

• Demonstrate strong media relations capabilities and the ability to consistently secure placements
• Excellent oral and written business communication skillsincluding attention to detail and quality
• Commit to continuous learning and improvement of your tactical skills and seek training, including on-the-job training and mentoring
• Can complete challenging projects within set parameters
• Commitment and dedication to the agency's success
• Ability to execute multiple projects, including launch events, vendor management and research
• Can solve problems, think strategically and creatively

Operational Leadership

• Record and submit time, expenses and POs to the right project codes on a timely basis – ideally daily, but no later than weekly
• Understand account budget parameters, manage over-servicing, provide budgeting oversight
• Understand and facilitate processes of working with vendors; initiate and track billing accurately
• Provide strategic direction in preparation of client account measurement reports
• Stay current and leverage emerging technologies and trends

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum 4 years Public Relations professional experience

Join our team and play a crucial role in helping our clients stay informed, proactive, and responsive to the ever-evolving media landscape.

TruePoint Communications is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Additionally, we provide equal employment opportunities to all and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

All offers of employment are conditioned upon the candidate's legal authorization to work in the United States. Candidates will be subject to a background screening as part of the application process.