PR Agency Account Manager

The Smart Agency in Irvine, Calif. is an award-winning public relations, content, and marketing agency with 35 years of experience serving some of the world’s most respected commercial real estate and finance firms.

We’re currently seeking a smart, talented Account Manager with 2-3 years of professional public relations / media relations experience to join our team.

The right candidate is a relationship-builder and communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment where he / she / they are challenged, empowered, and supported.

The position is primarily remote, with a commitment to attend team meetings in-person at our Irvine office each Thursday, as well as Client meetings in-person as needed. Hours are full-time, however each Friday we close at noon.

Key Responsibilities :

The Account Manager serves as the primary liaison between the Agency and our Clients, ensuring that Client needs are anticipated, met, and regularly exceeded.

• Client relationship management : Develop and maintain strong relationships with Clients, acting as their primary point of contact and ensuring a high level of satisfaction.
• Project management : Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of Client projects, ensuring they are completed on time and to the highest quality standards.
• Strategic counsel : Deliver strategic PR and communications counsel to Clients, helping them define their goals, messaging, and target audiences.
• Strategic Media Relations : Develop and implement media relations strategies, including crafting press releases, pitching and building relationships with journalists, and securing ongoing media coverage.
• Content development : Collaborate with the content team to create compelling written, visual, and multimedia content for Clients, such as articles, blog posts, social media updates, and marketing materials.
• Campaign management : Oversee the planning and execution of PR campaigns, monitoring their progress and adjusting strategies as needed to achieve desired results.
• Reporting and analytics : Track, analyze, and report on the performance of Client projects and campaigns, using data-driven insights to inform future strategies and tactics.
• Team coordination : Work closely with other team members, such as content creators and designers, to ensure seamless integration of services and a cohesive approach to Client work.

Requirements :

A skilled and confident PR strategist / publicist with 2-3 years of professional experience.

Strong media relationships – proven ability to achieve coverage.

Curious and effective in managing effective projects.

Great eye for detail - a precise, organized manager.

Compensation

60,000 base salary 100% paid employee health insurance matching 401k company bonus program

Will You Thrive?

We work best among team members who understand how smart they are and enjoy bringing their whole selves to their work.

Curiosity is wildly appreciated, as is an ongoing desire to learn and develop new skills.

Strong organizational skills and detail orientation to effectively manage a variety of moving projects are must-haves.

An entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to work collaboratively in a team as well as independently and autonomously will make for great success here.

Interest in real estate, finance, investment, architecture and / or economics is necessary.

Who we are :

A team of communicators who really love what we do.

We’re close-knit, focused, and passionate.

As a firm, we’re highly regarded and well respected in the industries we serve.

We take our work seriously.

We also support each other and have fun.

To Apply :

Send your Resume and Cover Letter or Statement of Interest via email to careers@thesmartagency.com .

We look forward to reviewing your work!