Award-winning PR & Digital Media Agency is seeking a full-time Account Specialist with experience at a marketing, advertising, public relations agency or client-side marketing, advertising or public relations department for our home office in Dallas. We offer career growth, competitive pay, excellent benefits, a hybrid work schedule ( 3 days in-office, 2 days work-from-home) and a fast-paced, fun, team-oriented environment.
Responsibilities include:
● Stay up-to-date on client priorities to ensure your team is aligned with client marketing/PR initiatives and they are delighted with our services;
● Contribute to client status reports and weekly calls;
● Build and maintain relationships with clients to deliver an exceptional client experience;
● Collaborate and communicate closely with your supervisor and other team members;
● Develop local marketing plans to create buzz for new location openings, struggling locations or market introductions;
● Demonstrate excellent communication, management and customer service skills at all times;
● Write, edit and/or contribute to media alerts, talking points and another client-facing materials;
● Manage the press release process;
● Draft compelling pitch requests to arm the PR team to generate coverage;
● As needed, conduct follow-up calls with local media to generate additional media coverage;
● Pitch and secure product drops and/or round-up coverage across the country;
● Submit calendar and event listings;
● Identifying and develop relationships with influencers;
● Calculate media values including estimated audience and impressions;
● Monitor media coverage and send reporting to clients; and,
● Contribute to creative and “big splash” ideation with Champion’s team on behalf of all of the agency’s clients.
The ideal candidate has a college degree in marketing, communications, journalism or related discipline; is a team player who is also comfortable working independently and with limited supervision; has outstanding written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills; and is energetic, organized, detail-oriented and self-motivated.
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