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Public Relations Account Executive

VisionSpark

Public Relations Account Executive

Columbus, OH
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    IRVIN PUBLIC RELATIONS

    PUBLIC RELATIONS ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

    THE COMPANY – IRVIN PUBLIC RELATIONS

    Established in 2004 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Irvin PR is a boutique public relations firm with a team of experienced PR professionals. Irvin PR specializes in PR for non-profit organizations, arts and entertainment, community events, restaurants, and entrepreneurial endeavors. We determine the best PR strategies and tactics to discover and share the uniqueness of our clients.

    Our local and regional clients are many of the most respected and beloved organizations, events and companies in central Ohio, the region and across the United States. A sample of our clients include Komen Columbus Race for the Cure, Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & ½ Marathon, Disney on Ice, Monster Jam, BalletMet, Shadowbox Live, Ohio History Connection and Columbus Recreation & Parks Department.

     

    THE PERSON

    Our ideal ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE is a kind and humble team player, someone who rolls up their sleeves and gets the job done with a positive, encouraging attitude. We are looking for an innovative thinker who can juggle a variety of communications tasks for various clients at once and can hit deadlines each and every time. Someone with the experience to provide counsel to clients when needed and provide a best-practices-strategy custom to their needs and budget.

    We are looking for an organized, relationship-focused professional who is self-aware and seasoned; and who likes to work hard and have fun doing so. Our ideal candidate operates with integrity and is a poised professional who can manage his/her own time. Being results-driven and self-motivated is incredibly important. This candidate is familiar and has established relationships with local and regional media. He/she actively researches and learns new and innovative ideas and industry trends to offer clients. He/she will be incredibly personable and work well in a client-facing position.

     

    RESPONSIBILITIES 

    The responsibilities and duties of the Account Executive include, but are not limited to:

    • Manage day-to-day work for several accounts and/or projects simultaneously

    • Identify compelling, timely story ideas and craft pitches to appropriate media outlets

    • Advise clients on best practices and strategies including earned and owned media, thought leadership, influencer marketing, grassroots marketing, community relations, etc.

    • Compile PR Blueprints to guide client work

    • Compile weekly status reports for clients

    • Support new business development and write proposals

    • Conduct media pitches to local, regional, and national outlets

    • Use public relations software, including:

      • Klear
      • Cision
      • Later
      • Coverage Book
      • Freshbooks

     

    QUALIFICATIONS

    REQUIRED

    • 1 - 3 years public relations work experience
    • Demonstrated experience writing press releases, blogs, news stories, social media content and the equivalent
    • Demonstrated presentation skills, including pitching stories to journalists in a succinct and compelling way
    • Portfolio – examples of public relations and news writing including press releases, blogs, news articles, newsletters, social media content and other marketing materials

    PREFERRED

    • 4-year degree in journalism, communication, or related field; or equivalent work experience
    • PR Agency or client-facing experience
    • Experience with Cision
    • Strong social media strategy and campaign experience
    • Local, regional, and national media relationships

    DESIRED

    • Social influencer campaign experience
    • Dog lover

    This position is headquartered in Columbus, OH.

    WHY IRVIN PR?

    • Our core values are in line with the Golden Rule: We treat others as we’d like to be treated.
      • Teamwork
      • Personality
      • Curiosity
      • Hard work
      • Honesty and fairness
      • Positive attitude
    • Flexible, family friendly
    • Fun, relationship-driven culture
    • Professional development opportunities
    • Professional advancement opportunities internally
    • Client perks
    • Incredible reputation in the industry and with our clients
    • Dog-friendly office downtown with hybrid remote/in-person work model

     

    SALARY RANGE: $45,000 to $60,000

    BENEFITS: 401K, disability insurance, medical insurance, profit sharing, opportunity for bonus, two weeks PTO after first year (one week PTO during first year), paid holidays, flex Fridays, dog friendly, office is closed between Christmas and New Year’s. We only work with amazing clients who are as passionate as we are about giving back to the community.