Public Relations Account Executive

Position Title/Summary	PR Account Executive
Recruiter's Name *	Trish Swope
Email *	hr@archermalmo.com
Industry *	PR/Advertising
Public Relations Account Executive archer>malmo, located in Memphis, Tenn., is seeking a proven public relations specialist to help oversee PR segments of the agency's largest client. This is an immediate opportunity for a growth-focused practitioner with considerable experience in media relations and influencer communications. Client work will include trade media relations, internal communications, issues management and collaboration with key company influencers, including third-party organizations, academia/researchers and customers. Though not the primary focus, some consumer media will also be a part of this client's outreach. This role will be responsible for basic client counseling and plan development while managing numerous projects, ensuring activities stay on strategy, timing and budget. Qualifications • 5-8 years of experience preferably with a PR agency • Strong experience in writing, media relations, influencer/employee communications and issues management • Demonstrated experience developing and executing results-driven public relations plans across various audience segmentations. • Experience with basic financial management of projects and/or small accounts, overseeing budget maintenance and keeping projects within budget/scope • Understanding how to work with academia and governmental or third-party influencer organizations • The ability to work effectively within teams, including cross-discipline groups such as advertising account service and interactive • Must be a self-starter with ability to produce high-quality written materials, such as client correspondence, PR plans and media communications • Ability to understand complex technical and scientific information • Experience within agricultural, biotechnology or turf and ornamental industries is strongly preferred • BA/BS degree in journalism, communications, marketing or a related field What we offer: A highly integrated, cross-discipline team working on a client with a 8-year relationship with our agency. A reputation for being one of the "25 Best Small Companies to Work for in America," a wide variety of clients, a talented and experienced team and the opportunity to grow with some pretty smart people. Free sodas, free massages and dogs welcome on most days.
Apply To:	hr@archermalmo.com
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