Morning Walk is a Performance Branding Company that seeks to create healthy brand ecosystems through a balance of purpose, experience, and performance to drive growth. We’ve built a team of insatiably curious thinkers and makers, relentlessly dedicated to craft, unapologetically optimistic, and always moving forward. Our core disciplines include strategic consulting, creative design, content development, experience design, shopper marketing, data science, performance marketing, PR, CRM and Analytics.

We are fortunate to have a portfolio of passionate, purpose-led clients, and are privileged to work on their exciting, dynamic brands across myriad industries and sectors – from Kalahari Resorts & Conventions to innovative doors from Masonite, from car batteries (Clarios/OPTIMA) to snowplows (Toro/BOSS). We are powered by data and ideas and fueled by the energy of our people and clients. Our relentless and persistent optimism means we put our best foot forward, build on our solid foundation, and start each day new with the goal of creating an environment of growth and discovery – both personally and professionally. Motion is contagious, and we’re going places. Won’t you join us?

This position will contribute to the planning, execution, reporting and, ultimately, success of a variety of earned media, experiential and influencer PR efforts. In addition to providing support to senior staff, the Senior AE will facilitate campaign and project executions within cross-functional teams that include account service, media, creative and production.

This position reports to an Account Supervisor and the VP, Director of Public Relations.

Desired Skills & Core Responsibilities

Strong writing and proofing skills in a variety of formats, exceptional media relations and verbal communication skills are required. Specific skills include:

• Writes clearly, effectively, and creatively in diverse formats, including press releases, media alerts, client communications, fact sheets, recaps, etc.
• Develops and maintains relationships with a variety of client contacts, media, vendors and influencers/bloggers
• Desire and ability for occasional travel and special events including on-site partnership activations, media interviews and client meetings
• Conducts research to assist with campaign development and creation
• Knowledge of social media strategy and content development
• Monitoring, tracking, and analyzing campaign results with an ability to demonstrate value
• Strong verbal presentation skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Thinks expansively and creatively about problems and identifies solutions – feels confident sharing them with a team
• Understands big-picture public relations strategy and benefit to clients
• Brings passion, participation, and point of view to the workplace

Necessary Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in PR, Journalism, Advertising, Marketing or a related field
• 3-5 years of experience, preferably within an agency setting
• Proven knowledge and track record of success in planning, executing, and measuring PR plans
• Experience with media relations and influencer partnerships

Compensation & Benefits:

Morning Walk offers a competitive salary and benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, as well as PTO and paid holidays.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Morning Walk is an independent advertising agency with offices in Milwaukee and Chicago. Our office schedule is hybrid- in office M/W/F and work from home on T/Th.