Account Executive

About the role

The Wilbert Group is a full-service public relations, digital media and content firm based in Atlanta with a national reach. Our clients span commercial real estate, professional services, retail, nonprofits and other industries.

Responsibilities

• Write and review first drafts of press releases, media alerts, LinkedIn content and other PR materials
• Develop media lists using Muck Rack and other research tools
• Pitch media and build strong relationships with journalists
• Help manage day-to-day account execution across multiple clients, ensuring projects move forward on time and at a high standard
• Lead client calls and meetings and communicate clearly with clients and internal teams
• Interview clients and help develop PR plans, messaging and media strategies
• Create monthly reports using internal tools and software
• Mentor and support junior team members through collaboration and feedback
• Learn clients’ businesses and stay informed on industry news and trends that impact them
• Follow internal systems and processes, including time tracking and workflow management

Qualifications

• Degree in public relations, communications or a related field
• 3+ years of PR experience
• Strong writer
• Understands media strategy and pitching
• Can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Eager to learn clients' businesses
• Experience supporting executive thought leadership, crisis communications and LinkedIn programs (a plus)
• Collaborative, proactive and excited to work with client teams to produce high-quality, thoughtful work

Benefits

• Hybrid schedule with three days in our Buckhead Atlanta office and two days work from home (Tuesdays and Wednesdays)
• Competitive benefits package including insurance coverage and 401K match
• Generous vacation days, an uncapped sick leave policy and four personal days to be used for non-company holidays, mental health days or whatever is important to you
• $100 monthly stipend to spend on wellness (gym memberships, massages, national park passes, running gear, you name it)
• Professional development opportunities such as in-house learning programs and budget for external conferences and training
• Office closed the week between Christmas and New Year’s
• Summer Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day
• Stocked kitchen, fun company gatherings and great coworkers