What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Relations Account Manager position at ASTRSK?
ASTRSK is looking to bring on an Account Manager or Account Supervisor to join one of our teams! This candidate should have experience working with, or a passion for, brands across consumer, health, wellness, food, hospitality, CPG, or consumer tech brands. We are an NYC-based agency with a hybrid schedule – applicants must be able to come into our office with their team on Tuesdays / Thursdays and will work from home the other three days a week.
AS / AMs know how to strategically develop highly impactful storylines while managing multiple projects and initiatives at the same time. Whether it’s owning a product launch or launching a brand, our AS / AMs know the right people and have the acute ability to “storytell” to make it happen.
They possess strong relationships with media in their endemic fields such as tech, business, consumer, and broadcast verticals, a proven track record of generating high-profile media placements, and a positive attitude that inspires other members of our team.
They oversee the written work of junior staff and are responsible for the messaging documents that guide media relations including but not limited to press releases, briefing documents, strategies, key messaging docs, FAQs and most importantly, pitching the press with confidence and nuance, build key relationships with top-tier media and lead client calls, initiatives and in-person meetings with enthusiasm.
The Ideal Candidate Should Possess :
- At least 4-7 years of relevant PR experience; agency experience (working with influencers is a plus)
- Established media relationships across tech, business and consumer publications and broadcast outlets
- Prior experience managing multiple accounts and the ability to run three-four accounts with strategic oversight from senior team lead
- A Bachelor’s degree is a must, preferably in communications or journalism
- A strong understanding of the journalistic landscape and its key players across consumer tech, apps and platforms.
- A proven track record of media placements and relationships across verticals
- Solid writing / editing skills and a familiarity with AP Style
- A basic understanding of business operations / structure and memory for each client’s C-suite and organization structure
- Expert in PR tools including Cision, MuckRack, and social networks
- A desire to lead and serve as an example to junior team members, helping the team lead to mentor and shape junior team members.
Those interested in applying should reach out to hiring@astrskpr.com with their resume and a kickass cover letter sharing why you would be a great addition to our team! This is your chance to really make a first impression, show us what you got and remember, #BeWeird.
