Job details
Salary from $70,000 a year job type full-time number of hires for this role 1
Qualifications
Bachelor`s (preferred)
Writing skills: 6 years (preferred)
Public relations: 6 years (preferred)
Full job description
Scenario communications is seeking an account director with solid business and tech media contacts aligning with lifestyle, entertainment, fashion/beauty, technology, consumer, and eventsThe position requires a minimum of six years experience at an agency or similar companySomeone in this role must have a proven track record of managing accounts, highly-motivated, have a professional manner, a sharp attention to detail, be able to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task and collaborate with team members, provide mentorship and oversee junior team members, and demonstrate an ability to manage accounts with minimal supervisionThe role is responsible for leading and directing the creation of strategic public relations initiatives for a clientAccount directors are evaluated on overall new business contributions, client service management, and media relations ability on both an individual and team basisCandidate can be located in new york or los angeles areaPosition will start as work from home until we return to an officeThere may be times that after-hours support may be needed for virtual, in-market and sometimes on-site at various locations (some travel may be involved).
Day-to-day activities include:
Media relations: actively pitch clients and secure regular media placements on behalf of clients, including features, articles, etcHas developed longstanding relationships with top-tier press and influencers.
Media outreach: build and nurture relationships with top press business, tech, and trade media.
Strategic planning: they direct and lead a team to meet client goals and provide strategic counsel to their clients, as well as ensure campaign goals are delivered and service level agreements are metWork in tandem with teams in both the ny and la offices to actively pitch media, solidify communication plans, and liaise with client.
Written communications: originate and disseminate compelling and creative documents (e.g., pitches, press releases, interview requests/schedules, media strategies)Stimulates ideas for new materials and improvements.
Client relations: actively leads and engages with client to develop ideas and partnerships that achieve their goals.
Client workload: managing an extended portfolio of clients and ensuring consistency of service is delivered in line with company policy.
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Desired characteristics:
Knowledge of the pr industry is a must!
Strong relationships with business press with examples of recent, secured placements.
Leadership and mentorship skills.
Self-motivated individual who is responsive and able to be productive and results-driven in a work from home environment.
Be a proactive and creative thinker.
Extremely organized and detail oriented.
Must have excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
Strong computer proficiency, including knowledge of microsoft word, powerpoint & excel.
About scenario:
Scenario is much more than an agencyWe’re an extension of your teamWe deliver boutique-level service with big ideas and creative thinkingFounded in 2018, our team members are based in los angeles and new york, and bring decades of communications experience across corporate, technology, fashion, beauty, health and fitness, lifestyle, television and entertainmentWe are equally facile working to establish new start-ups as well as reinvigorating iconic brands.
Scenario is an equal opportunity employerAll applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
We provide health insurance, annual investment in your 401k, paid time off, and encourage team activities and celebrations.
Job type: full-time
Pay: from $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to friday
Education:
Bachelor`s (preferred)
Experience:
Writing skills: 6 years (preferred)
Public relations: 6 years (preferred)
Work location:
Fully remote
Work remotely:
Yes
Work location: remote
