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JConnelly · 1 week ago

Public Relations - Senior Account Executive

Parsippany, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$65K/yr - $80K/yr

5+ years exp

JConnelly is committed to excellence in public relations and client service, reflecting our core values in every interaction. The Senior Account Executive will independently lead retainer accounts or projects, managing responsibilities such as media exposure for clients, campaign strategy, client relations, and mentoring team members.

AdvertisingPublic Relations

Growth Opportunities

Hiring Manager

Les Parleman IV

Responsibilities

Identifies and secures an array of media placements including high-profile and feature opportunities for clients across the team

Delegates tasks and helps with mentoring Account Coordinators, Account Executives, and interns

Assists in the development of strategic PR plans and campaign development for team accounts they support

Develops and maintains relationships with all media outlets including trades, broadcast, and national media

Develops unique story angles and timely pitches to generate consistent client exposure

Independently leads $100-299K in client account revenue

Serve as lead point of contact and run calls for the client accounts they are leading

Draft PR plans for the accounts they are leading

Functions as a general point of contact (for clients and internally) for PR initiatives

Supports the lead point of contact for other team client accounts

Participates in regular client update calls and meetings as well as new client discovery meetings for other team client accounts

Reviews and edits company generated content before sharing with clients

Supports in drafting press releases, award nominations, social media posts and other client related materials, when needed

Assists internal team members with other clients, business development and Company projects

Reviews press reports before sending to clients

Ensures that the team has saved final versions to SharePoint and has scheduled press releases for distribution

Acts as a steward of the JConnelly brand, consistently representing and reflecting the Company’s core values, approach and high standards of excellence in all client, media and public interactions

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Client relationship managementMedia relationsPR software proficiencyOffice suite proficiencySocial media proficiencyOrganizational skillsCustomer service skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

College degree; or equivalent related business experience

Minimum 5 years successful industry-related experience with an emphasis on managing client relationships

Demonstrated ability to organize/prioritize work, handle details accurately, follow up with minimum supervision, and complete tasks within specified deadlines

Excellent interpersonal, communication, problem-solving and customer service skills

Proficiency with various software applications including the full Office suite, as well as social media channels

Proficiency in PR related software including but not limited to Cision, Meltwater, TrendKite, Sprout, Hootsuite etc