Senior Account Executive

This is a Full Time Job

Konnect Public Relations, a Los Angeles-based consumer and lifestyle PR agency, is looking for a seasoned senior account executive to join our team!

This position is responsible for running several accounts in the division while maintaining a positive, can-do attitude. Konnect PR's senior account executives are accountable for the following responsibilities:

- Serving as a day-to-day client contact
- Developing and presenting PR plans that address client needs
- Proposing story ideas that educate and shape editorial opinions
- Partaking in PR strategy planning for client media campaigns
- Reviewing and finalizing press materials including press releases, executive bios and more
- Researching key media contacts to pitch
- Generating compelling, out-of-the-box story angles for clients regularly
- Daily pitching to secure constant results
- Reporting press opportunities to clients in a timely manner
- Compiling comprehensive monthly updates for each client
- Delegating account work to PR Assistants and/or Coordinators appropriately and mindfully
- Participating in company and client events
- Compiling end of year press books for clients
- Coordinating and attending client events and tradeshows
- Responding to journalist and client queries in a timely manner
- Moderating media interviews and client media training
- Leading multiple accounts as a strategist
- Researching, understanding and anticipating client needs
- Providing value-added service and building strong relationships
- Providing direction or sample and general mailings
- Monitoring client press daily
Requirements:
- BA in Mass Communications, Public Relations or related field
- Minimum of 2-3 years of PR experience
- Strong writing, research and organizational skills
- Self-starter, able to work independently as well as in groups
- Strong ability to prioritize, solve problems and be resourceful
- Able to handle fast-paced PR environment
- Able to work well under pressure
- Takes direction well
- Able to handle any/all confidential information, issues and matters in a sensitive manner
- Attention to detail
- Ability to grasp ''big picture'' ideas and think independently
- Desire to grow and learn with the company
- Great interpersonal skills
- Professional appearance and demeanor
- Positive attitude