What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development Counsellors International is hiring: Public Relations Account Execut position at Development Counsellors International?
Overview :
Development Counsellors International (DCI) is looking for a Public Relations Account Executive (AE) to join our economic development PR team. Are you interested in how cities and states are creating marketing campaigns to attract businesses and jobs to their communities? No background in economic development? No problem! We provide the training you need to become an expert in the field. Bring your PR skills, passion for news, and media savvy, and you'll be set up for success. For more information about DCI – named one of Outside Magazine’s “Best Places To Work” as well as a Top Place to Work in Communications – visit .
DCI is an equal opportunity employer and has taken a Diversity Pledge to ensure our agency is advancing racial justice, identifying unconscious bias, educating our staff, and using our place marketing platform to advocate for change. Our agency is also a member of the Diversity Action Alliance and Black Travel Alliance. While this job posting is a guide, we welcome applicants who may bring diverse backgrounds, ideas, and experiences to DCI.
Key Responsibilities :
- Monitor and analyze daily news (local and national) for 4-5 clients, identifying media opportunities.
- Develop and pitch story ideas to teammates based on current news.
- Assisting senior publicists in developing strong, targeted reporter lists for pitching.
- Track and report media coverage with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrating critical thinking by suggesting next steps in pitch development or projects.
- Cultivate relationships with reporters to secure coverage.
Qualifications :
Preferred Qualifications :
Work Environment :
This is a hybrid role that requires you to work in our Denver office 2 days a week.
Compensation & Benefits :
Application Process :
Interested candidates should submit a resume and writing samples.
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