Senior Account Executive, PR/Social Media Job at Zion & Zion

Job Responsibility

Manage several complex, large client public relations or social media accounts in varying industries
Lead the development of public relations and/or social media strategies
Develop client messaging, story angles and communication plans, including crisis communications
Influence the direction of clients’ communication vehicles such as advertising, web presence, and email marketing
Garner national, regional, and local media attention for clients
Build strong relationships with senior members of the client’s organization
Foresee client problems before they happen and provide insights on how to head them off
Identify client “hot buttons” as they relate to public relations or social media and provide guidance to account team on how to maintain focus on the appropriate areas within the account
Ensure clients are receiving all agreed upon services on time and within budget
Confidently present complex ideas and concepts to clients in formal and informal settings
Foster a productive and empowering working relationship with all team members
Provide guidance to, and be a mentor for, the junior staff on assigned accounts

5+ years of public relations experience
3+ years of social media experience
2+ years’ experience in an agency setting
A bachelor’s in public relations, marketing, business or a related discipline (MBA is a plus but not required)
A strong personality that will be immediately perceived by clients as providing leadership
Proven ability to garner national media attention for clients
Ability to foresee challenges/issues with client accounts before they happen and propose solutions
Proven ability to build relationships with internal account team members to create a productive, collaborative work environment
A strong work ethic and whatever it takes to get the job done attitude