Public Relations Account Executive (Security)
Public Relations Account Executive (Security)
Highwire
Charlotte, NC
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- Media/Influencer Relations
- Strong knowledge of all media and influencers relevant to clients’ business
- Proactive media engagement and storyline development
- Strong relationship with regular media and influencer targets
- Secure coverage for each account according to team goals
- Client Service/Management
- Facilitate media briefings across client accounts and provide feedback to clients
- Own portions of client PR calls
- Provide counsel on media opportunities and coverage
- Present quarterly/yearly account progress (as needed)
- Own key elements of the PR program (analysts, influencers, speaking, content, etc.)
- Become a go to resource for client contact
- Writing Proficiencies
- Ability to generate press releases and other content that meets client satisfaction with minimal edits
- Ability to generate and edit award submissions, press releases, fact sheets, backgrounders, biographies, tour reports, briefing books, contributed articles, speaking opportunity abstracts, pitches, Q&As, company memorandum and general team correspondence; also responsible for their production and assembly
- Professional, articulate and timely client communication
- Development of consistent, creative, successful pitches
- Agency Operations
- Mentor junior staff, assist in development of goals for reports, deliver annual reviews and quarterly check ins.
- Participation in new business process including proactively identifying new targets, research and presenting at pitch.
- Identify, attend and encourage others to attend networking events.
- Maintain a respectful, enthusiastic, and professional attitude towards coworkers, clients, and outside colleagues and lead team by example.
- Support teams and manage up and down.
- Responsible use of flexible work policies.
- Uses Highwire social channels; writes for Highwire blog.
- Mentor junior staff to elevate development
- Self Development
- Proactively set up quarterly goals with principal; track against goals and demonstrate growth
- Effectively prioritize responsibilities based on impact, timelines, workflow and client goals.
- Drive projects forward independently, eliminating the need for managers to consistent check in re: follow through/ task completion.
- Identify areas for self-improvement and bring suggestions and solutions to management.
- Consistently hit deadlines or give enough notice if you won’t.
- Attends regular networking events
- Competitive salary
- Merit-based bonuses and promotions
- Hybrid work model to suit your schedule and lifestyle
- Excellent vacation policy including extended break for summer and winter holiday
- Participate in Empower Hours on Fridays; Team has the ability to log off by 3pm
- 401K Match
- Medical and dental benefits/ FSA
- Paid Parental Leave
- Commuter Benefit
- Home office equipment stipend
- Growth Mindset Stipend of $100 annually for books, exhibitions, etc
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Wellness benefit
- Donation Match
- Full-time writing Coach
- Mentorship
- Monthly recognition programs
- Employee referral bonus
- New business referral bonus
- Quarterly Highwire fun events – Thanksgiving is our favorite holiday
- Dog friendly work environment
- Extremely supportive, nurturing environment with many opportunities for learning and growth
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Seniority level
Not Applicable -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Sales and Business Development -
Industries
Public Relations and Communications Services
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