Public Relations Account Executive

Roar Media has exciting full-time opportunities for high-energy, motivated media relations professionals. The ideal candidates must be able to “hit the ground running” and quickly perform assigned tasks and activities in high-quality manner and with a positive, professional attitude.

Ideal candidates will have two years to five years of experience working in the public relations field in the agency or client side, as well as meaningful experience working as journalists within top-tier media outlets.

Responsibilities include:

  • Manage every aspect of the media relations process, including: developing media pitch strategies, developing targeted media lists, developing media pitches and news releases, securing publicity, preparing clients for interviews, coordinating and supervising interviews, following up with reporters and securing copies of news clips for clients
  • Manage media inquiries
  • Maintain a consistent, positive presence for clients in the news media
  • Research, design, develop, implement and manage client events, including conferences, speaking engagements, etc.
  • Write and edit communications tools, including media kits, bylined articles, presentations, website copy, etc.
  • Maintain clear and consistent communications between the news media, Roar Media and its clients
  • Manage account administration duties such as developing monthly activities reports
  • Work as an active member of a team and also independently
  • Generate ideas and think creatively
  • Organize and prioritize work under pressure

Qualifications

  • Minimum of two years to five years of work experience in public relations, marketing and/or within top media companies
  • College degree (communications, public relations, journalism or related field of study preferred)
  • Strong understanding of the public relations industry
  • Strong grasp of Associated Press (AP) style guidelines
  • Exceptional organizational skills and ability to multi-task
  • Knowledge of PR agency resources, culture and system.
  • Effective written and verbal communications skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Project management skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Outlook and PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat computer software

To Apply

Please e-mail resume to: info@roarmedia.com