Account Executive (Earned PR)

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates active knowledge of integrated communications principles and strategies
• Demonstrates understanding of key client information including business strategy, industry issues, products and services, key customers and competitors
• Writes materials including media advisories, pitch letters/emails, biographies, reports, social media content and fact sheets; knows and adheres to AP Style and delivers flawlessly written work
• Manages projects using organizational skills, working with colleagues, vendors and support agencies and keeping project leaders apprised of status
• Manages third-party vendors
• Manages and delegates to assistant account executives and interns, including setting clear expectations and deadlines, providing needed resources, monitoring progress and providing feedback
• Learns about EGAMI’s various capabilities and contributes ideas about how to improve, develop and implement new capabilities
• Manages and delegates to assistant account executives and interns, including setting clear expectations and deadlines, providing needed resources, monitoring progress and providing feedback
• Contributes to performance appraisal process for peers, managers and junior staff
• Acts proactively and initiatively in all aspects of work
• Ensures work and relationships are founded on open and honest communications
• Prioritizes the interests of client service excellence ahead of individual advancement

Qualifications

• Experience working on multidimensional campaigns
• Familiarity with various PR agency processes/approaches, including public engagement, message workshops, master narrative assignments, brand engagement, social media campaigns and creative ideation
• Professional elegance and energy in client contact such as client calls, presentations, emails and other forms of communication
• Understanding of how to use and apply basic social media tools to client objectives, including blogs, social media networks, RSS feeds, microblogging, etc.
• Understanding of project budget parameters, pricing structures and over-service
• Follows all EGAMI policies and procedures
• Participates in the new business process, including lead identification, research, audits, preparation of proposals and support for new business pitches
• Manages and delegates to assistant account executives and interns, including setting clear expectations and deadlines, providing needed resources, monitoring progress and providing feedback
• Learns about EGAMI’s various capabilities and contributes ideas about how to improve, develop and implement new capabilities
• Stays up to date with emerging technologies and trends and demonstrates understanding of how they integrate into communications programs
• Attends EGAMI EE trainings and seeks other training, including on-the-job training and mentoring
• Behaves consistently with EGAMI values, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct Behaviors
• Pushes for creative ideas; is purposeful and enterprising in problem-solving; embraces diverse trends, skills, specialties and viewpoints
• Ensures work and relationships are founded on open and honest communications; listens and asks the right questions during day-to-day work; upholds creative, ethical and legal standards
• Prioritizes the interests of client service excellence ahead of individual advancement

Benefits

• Competitive benefits, including wellness programs, hybrid work options, professional development opportunities, and unique programs like EGAMI BeWell, No Meeting Mondays, Wellness Fridays, Hybrid Work Environment and more!
• An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs.