Senior Account Executive

Must be based in CHS or willing to relocate

** Applications must include cover letters to be reviewed ** - please email to hello@charlottebergerpr.com

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in communications/public relations at an agency (must)
• Degree in in Communication, Public Relations or related fields
• Experience owning PR and Social Media campaigns from start to finish, developing the strategy, managing execution and delivering results
• Strategic thinker and excellent writer in need of minimal editing
• Strong media relations skills and proven industry relationships
• A comprehensive understanding of traditional and online communication strategies
• Ability to manage and coordinate multiple clients and projects simultaneously
• Manages time well, prioritizing deadlines and managing up in terms of workload
• Self-starter

Responsibilities

• Work alongside client leads to contribute ideas toward long-term client strategies
• Craft creative pitch angles that position clients uniquely and yield press results
• Development and execution of PR, Social and Influencer Marketing strategies and plans
• Create content calendars (reels, stories and posts) and schedule in Sprout
• Development of client brand strategy documents to guide all work and ensure brand tone and voice remain consistent
• Serve as main day-to-day client contact addressing all requests and communications, including status of activities and recommendations for account growth
• Develop and maintain close relationships with media
• Develop, review and edit written work including press releases, pitches, client/partner-facing emails and social media content
• Lead and oversee work of junior team members and coach them as needed for growth
• Collaborate with CBPR team to generate new ideas both for clients and the agency
• Manage influencer relations and coordinate events
• Pitch national, regional and local media with the goal of securing regular press coverage for clients
• Generation of creative ideas to bolster results and optimize programs for our clients
• Maintain an understanding of the current media landscape including national mainstream news media outlets, specialized industry publications, and digital and social media developments
• Represents and promotes the agency at industry/community events
• Assist with new biz outreach

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000 per year

Benefits:

• Hybrid work model
• Generous PTO
• Generous health benefits plan (CBPR pays for 100% of your monthly health insurance)
• Retirement plan
• 8 weeks full paid maternity leave
• 10% commission on any new clients employee signs
• Monthly stipend for Charleston restaurant visits
• Yearly bonuses