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PR Associate Account Executive

The Motion Agency

PR Associate Account Executive

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    ·        Showcase development of writing skills by creating pitches, press materials, calendar listings, award entries and client-facing emails.

    ·        Generate consistent placements for clients in local, trade and national media outlets.

    ·        Begin developing relationships with reporters, producers, bloggers, etc. on both a local and national level.

    ·        Oversee media list development

    ·        Continually monitor media for client placements while paying close attention to competitor coverage and industry trends, sharing insights and relevant news with the wider team.

    ·        Provide on-site (or virtual) support for client events, including events potentially taking place on nights and weekends.

    ·        Attend on-site and in-studio broadcast segments and interviews, lending assistance to the client and staff as needed.

     ·        Serve as support on new business projects, aiding senior team members with robust research on the potential client lead, pulling competitive audits, and deep dives on target outlets/reporters.

    ·        Participate in new business brainstorms, offering thoughts on potential story angles, target media, and larger marketing, PR and Social Media tactics.

     AGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES 

     ·        Demonstrate proactivity, offering to assist team members with projects, lending a hand on new business proposals, and ultimately being flexible and willing to chip in when needed.

    ·        Be open and honest with colleagues, informing them in a professional manner if you need guidance or further clarification or if you need additional assistance on projects.

    ·        Understand and exemplify agency vision and core values

    ·        Begin to learn about offerings at Motion, including other departments and committees, becoming actively involved in growing the company culture.

  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

      ·       Well-organized and adaptable

    ·        Flexible and able to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously

    ·        Basic knowledge of the media landscape

     ·       Strong written and oral communication skills

     ·       Pays close attention to detail

    Additional Information

    PLEASE ATTACH RESUME!

    ONLY CANDIDATES CURRENTLY RESIDING IN THE CHICAGOLAND AREA WILL BE CONSIDERED.

    _Motion promotes an environment that supports diversity, equity and inclusion and reflects the Motion brand. _

    _ All qualified candidates will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age. _