Akhia · 12 hours ago
Account Executive
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Responsibilities
Execute tactical aspects of strategic marketing communications programs and campaigns, and media relations efforts including programming news releases, maintaining media lists and identifying editorial opportunities.
Write and utilize briefs and other workflow documents to communicate project details and updates to appropriate agency teams
Maintain comprehensive weekly status reports, lead and participate in status meetings, client meetings and client calls, when applicable
Write and utilize briefs and other workflow documents to communicate project details and updates to appropriate agency teams
Lead and participate in status meetings, client meetings, client calls and client presentations
Actively develop media lists and pitch local and national media, including consumer and trade outlets and own media relationships, when applicable
Maintain comprehensive weekly status reports, lead and participate in status meetings, client meetings and client calls, when applicable
Provide client service administrative support; draft meeting agendas, attend meetings and compile action items, schedule meetings and manage logistics
Oversee numerous projects, ensuring deadlines and expectations are met
Manage projects with creative, content, and digital teams from project conception to delivery of final files to client
Prepare monthly client billing reports
Collaborate with all agency teams to develop strategic solutions to client challenges
Build understanding and knowledge of clients’ business and their competitors’
Continuously bring new ideas and suggestions to clients that fit their product, company and needs
Actively participate in professional development, training, meetings, and agency meetings
Qualification
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Required
Bachelor’s degree in public relations, marketing, communications, or related field (media relations experience preferred)
Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in PR, marketing or communications, preferably in an agency.
Comfortable serving on the front lines of client service, interfacing with senior agency colleagues and senior client management
Ability to perform multiple tasks at one time with a keen eye to detail
Exhibit a can-do attitude
Ability to work collaboratively across departments and levels within the organization
Highly organized and detailed, with ability to manage numerous tasks in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrate account management skills – proactive, driven and forward-thinking
Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, internally and externally
Adhere to the Akhia core values in all business interactions, and conduct self in a manner that reflects the agency’s vision and values at all times
Preferred
Media relations experience preferred
Benefits
Medical (PPO or HSA), Dental, Vision Plans
Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance at no cost to employee
Flexible Schedule for work/life balance:
Monthly office stipend
Fully remote workforce
Generous PTO (Paid Time Off) including:
Vacation-accrual based on length of service
10 holidays PLUS last week of December
Paid Parental Leave
Retirement savings options with company match
Annual profit-sharing bonus
Employee referral bonus
Mentoring opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Wellness program
Financial wellness program
Community outreach and social responsibility program
Paid Volunteer Days
Fun company gatherings hosted by our Culture Club, both virtual and in person!