Public Relations Account Manager (5-8 years exp)
The Brand Amp is Orange County’s #1 PR Firm (https://www.thebrandamp.com/) and an integrated marketing communications agency offering Public Relations, Social Media, Video Content Production, Graphic Design, Influencer Marketing, Brand Narrative Development and Event Marketing. We serve a variety of popular brands including DIRECTV, Indian Motorcycles, Polaris, Mastercraft Boats, Mitsubishi Motors, Super 73, TCL, Traeger Grills, Skullcandy and more.
WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
An experienced public relations professional with 5-8 years agency experience and a passion for storytelling, account leadership and a proven track record in generating earned media coverage. Interest or experience in automotive, off-road, or moto is a plus. Openings currently in our Costa Mesa, Calif. or Atlanta offices.
SKILLS DESIRED:
- Proven experience leading day-to-day activation of multiple account client relationships and internal account teams.
- Ability to lead, coach, mentor, and motivate account teams to produce quality work and challenge them by providing growth opportunities.
- A relentless drive to produce media coverage and secure meaningful feedback
- A fearlessness to pitch any reporter or outlet (when armed with an appropriate pitch).
- The savvy to adapt your story to each reporter and outlet through proper research.
- Proficient with the internet and social media channels as a tool to gather relevant information on media outlets, reporters, and current events in the quest to generate media coverage for clients.
- Strong writing skills.
- Willingness to lean into collaboration and communication within a team environment.
- Ability to work across multiple clients and industries.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload to meet multiple client needs simultaneously.
- Sensibility to properly merchandise coverage.
- Curiosity to follow industry trends and the creativity to apply them to your clients’ brands.
- May require some travel.
WHY TBA?
We have a diverse client roster of dynamic brands, great products, and even better stories. You will work across various categories including fitness, consumer tech, automotive, action sports, non-profit and others.
We are a meritocracy, believing great ideas come from anyone. If you prove capable, you will be given opportunities to do more and more. Our team members are our most important asset. Developing each other’s skills and striving for both success and personal fulfillment is our highest priority.
Also, because ambition and ideals only take us so far, we have a host of perks that include: a full package of benefits with employer-paid health insurance, generous holiday schedule, work from home policies, 401k matching, a new business incentive program and much more.
Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid
Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:30am-5:30pm
The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the agency. The Brand Amp is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of color, race, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local pay equity laws. The salary range is the range The Brand Amp, in good faith, believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future, and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. Even within the pay range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market and business considerations.
The Brand Amp offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. We are a successful, dynamic organization experiencing rapid growth and are seeking an energetic and confident individual to join our team of professionals.
BENEFITS:
- 401(k), with employer matching
- Employer provided/supplemented health, dental, vision and life insurance
- Traditional holidays and paid time off
- Employee referral program
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- New Business Procurement Incentive Program
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