Public Relations Account ManagerBoston or Newburyport, MA; Providence, RI; Rochester, NY; Dallas, TX; Denver, COHybrid: In office Mon-ThursWe9re currently looking for a creative, results-focused
Account Manager experience to join our team who will take a lead role in managing client PR programs through traditional and social media channels.
Here9s a mix of what you9ll be doing day to day:- Develop and execute a broad range of proactive PR and social media strategies/programs for assigned clients, identifying opportunities to build clients9 visibility in media outlets (print, broadcast, radio, blogs, other social media) that reach their targeted consumers and business communities
- Develop and implement public relation activities including new product introductions, product reviews, analyst relations, awards and speaker9 bureau opportunities
- Become an expert on your clients9 business and the competitive landscape. Provide strategic recommendations and creative ideas for clients on an ongoing basis; proactively identifies and addresses clients9 needs
- Ensure the account team is effectively executing on the client9s program, meeting defined deliverables, and delivering excellent client service
- Build strong client relations at senior levels, identifies and troubleshoots issues and challenges as they relate to client satisfaction and overall program success
- Manage account teams in the execution of all programs and assume accountability for meeting all program deliverables. Act as mentor and coach for team members, taking an active role in their professional development
- Manage budget and allocation of staff resources
- Actively participate in new business: Identifies opportunities to upsell and grow the account; brings in new business opportunities through own network, experience and meet established revenue goals; generates new business pitch decks with strategic, creative thinking; contributes meaningfully to RFPs; and plays a key role in a new business meeting and/or messaging and positioning session
Along with creativity, drive and self-motivation, your previous experience and attributes will include:- 5+ years9 experience in public relations in an agency setting
- Preferred experience with B2B tech and cybersecurity
- Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple clients as well as manage multiple junior team members.
- Ability to conceive and oversee the implementation of overall communication programs as well as targeted product launches, announcements, strategies, message development and corporate positioning
- A demonstrated track record of leading successful, measurable PR and social media programs for multiple clients
- A desire to work in a fast-moving, dynamic, team-oriented environment with the ability to manage multiple clients simultaneously
- A creative and results-oriented approach to all work that is produced
- Strong writing skills with demonstrated experience creating messaging/positioning, press releases, blog posts, byline articles, etc.
- Exceptional presentation and communication skills (verbal and written)
- Bachelor9s degree or equivalent relevant business experience
Why Matter? A healthy culture requires healthy, happy people. That9s why Matter goes above and beyond to provide exceptional benefits, fun bonuses, and culture perks to our workforce. These include: - Exceptional company culture, monthly FUN events in all offices, happy hours, and surprise rewards throughout the year.
- A comprehensive time-off plan that includes PTO, sick time, a yearly winter break, birthdays off, short Fridays EVERY week, and other out of office time to support work/life balance.
- Competitive salaries, and lots of room for long-term growth and development
- Top notch health, dental, and vision plans
- Extensive and ever-growing programs for diversity, equity and inclusion, plus a variety of specialized employee resource groups, diversity focused events and initiatives, and more.
- Paid volunteer time through our Helping Hands program.
- Matter Wellness program, featuring extracurricular activities and interoffice competitions
- Employee referral program (get a $$ bonus for each referral we hire)
- Lots of other stellar benefits like a 401K program, pet insurance, FSA and Dependent care plans, paid parental leave, and so much more.
Compensation: The salary for this role is $85,000-95,000 based on experience.
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