Public Relations Account Executive
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Public Relations Account Executive
The PR Account Executive will be working with the agency's largest client. The Account Executive will be overseeing public relations efforts for the Monsanto Grow Communities business, and is responsible for the coordination of client projects to position client issues, products, brands and services in the marketplace. Responsibilities include:
- Execute established plans to present solutions to client issues. Will involve developing and managing projects, production, creative coordination, overseeing team and initiatives, and written communications;
- Interacts with the client’s customers, vendors, boards, media, and industry influencers to achieve client objectives;
- Participates on the account team to assist with providing strategic counsel to clients; Oversees team members and their initiatives;
- Generates project relative story ideas and produces clear concise copy under deadline;
- Event management and travel;
- Additional duties and projects as required.
Skills
We are looking for a resourceful and creative individual with exceptional experience in public relations initiatives. The ideal candidate will have five or more years experience in an advertising or public relations agency, enthusiasm for the agriculture industry, and strong writing skills. This individual should possess:
- BS degree in journalism, marketing, advertising or related degree;
- Demonstrated ability in writing and editing skills necessary to solve client issues and promote client products, services and programs;
- Solid understanding of PR writing, issues management, and media relations;
- Demonstrated leadership and team management skills;
- Experience with client service and marketing initiatives desired.
Since the job description didn’t scare you off, we’ve decided to sweeten the deal. We’ll balance out your job with our fantastic benefits and work/life balance (including matched 401k, paid time off, relaxed dress code and tuition reimbursement). We have a team-focused approach and need an individual who shares the same values. We are sure that having you on our team will help us accomplish our client and agency goals.
Osborn Barr is an Affirmative Action Employer M\F\D\V.07.
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