Maven Communications is currently seeking an account executive to join our growing team in Center City, Philadelphia. Maven provides full service public relations and communications services to our client roster of B-to-B and B-to-C companies across a variety of industries, including real estate, law, cable communications, technology, healthcare and nonprofit. The ideal candidate for this position is a self-starter, team player and a strategic thinker.
Description:
Account Management
- Understand and support client goals and objectives
- Participate in the creation of strategic communications plans, including suggestions for specific strategies and tactics
- Have knowledge of clients’ industry, competitors and marketplace
- Apply problem solving skills and offer suggestions before a problem occurs
- Identify relevant trends in the market and understand how they apply to the client
- Understand the budget process and work within the allotted budget and hours
- Have the ability to work on multiple accounts simultaneously
Client Relations
- Support/act as the day-to-day client contact
- Participate in face-to-face client meetings and conference calls
- Coordinate client meetings, compile agenda and conduct follow-up
- Work with PR team to strategize short-term and long-term strategies for client
Media Relations
- Research, write and distribute press releases, pitches and other written materials to targeted media
- Develop relationships with the media who cover the client and marketplace & serve as the liaison between the two
- Assist in the planning and management of client events, including press conferences and promotional events
Social Media
- Understand client’s social media strategy and how it ties into the larger marketing strategy of the company
- Participate in all client social media channels including regular postings and feedback
- Contribute at least one blog post/month for the agency blog on a communications-related topic
Requirements
- 2-5 years corporate communications or agency experience
- B-to-B or professional service industry experience in the professional services, technology, or real estate industries preferred
- Social media proficiency using tools like Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter for business
- Proven national and regional media relations experience
- Excellent writing skills
Think you have what it takes?
Please send your resume, salary requirements and any portfolio examples to:
Jessica Sharp, Principal
jsharp@mavenagency.com
