What are the responsibilities and job description for the Freelance Public Relations Account Executive position at Trust Relations?
Company Description
Trust Relations Overview
Trust Relations is a fast-growing, virtual branding, and strategic communications agency. We bypass the traditional agency model to build trusted brands, craft authentic stories, and engage diverse audiences - for marquee brands and disruptive startups alike.
At Trust Relations, we represent companies that straddle multiple verticals and have diverse communications needs. Our unique structure allows us to hire the best and brightest professionals nationwide to create "dream teams" that are most suited for our client's specific PR and marketing goals and budgets.
Our Key ValuesBuild Trust. Transparency with clients and teams.Be Authentic. Storytelling = story-doingReinvent. Reinventing PR, agency culture and client service.Be Excellent. Infinite pursuit of excellence and improvement.Be Considerate. Kindness as the gold standard.Public Relations is the Past. Trust Relations is the Future.
Job Description
Position Overview
A Trust Relations Account Executive works as a remote, full-time employee, has substantial experience executing innovative publicity campaigns in the B2B technology space and consumer lifestyle space (including consumer brands, fashion, luxury, travel, food, home, etc.), is passionate & enthusiastic about our industry, and uniquely experienced to generate crossover media exposure. Account work done by AE may also include content strategy, creation, and distribution, as well as data-driven reporting & analysis.
The Account Executives are masters of execution and consistently deliver high-quality results for a variety of clients. You'll confidently interact with client contacts through email and calls, as needed. You'll easily navigate responsibilities on multiple clients with great success and show consistent performance across a variety of accounts with an ability to take fluctuations in workload with ease. You learn quickly, rarely make the same mistakes twice, and consistently instill confidence in senior team members.
Qualifications
Duties include :
Work across multiple accounts to consistently produce results within our core services of media relationsDevelop and grow client relationships by participating in client meetings, email client communications, and assisting account leads with campaign development materialsManage day-to-day workflow across interns, peers, clients, vendors, and freelancersWrite press materials, key messages, event briefing materials, status documents, and client call recaps - always delivering these materials in a timely matter with little to no revisions requiredProblem-solving to improve efficiency, maximize client budgets, and deliver beyond expectationsBuild understanding and knowledge of clients' business and their competitive environments through ongoing research and media monitoringCommunicating - both verbally and written - regarding strategic client documents and discussionsDaily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly reportingSupport the team and participate in the development and execution of media events, editor deskside, influencer partnerships, new business efforts, and creative deliveries as directed by senior leadershipDevelop media lists and provide media outreach updates as appropriateExecuting all aspects of strategic media relations; leveraging existing relationships with reporters and outlets on behalf of client and agencyIdentify creative media opportunities such as podcasts, broadcasts, social engagement, and more as relevantDevelop and grow media and influencer relationships through ongoing outreach and outingsCraft media outreach and / or social influencer outreach materials such as pitches, media alerts, press releases, or social partnership pitches and agreementsFulfill all media-related requests and inquiries on timeDeveloping junior team members as neededPerform both ongoing and ad-hoc projects as necessarySkills Required :
2 years' PR experienceB.S / B.A in public relations, marketing, business communications or related field, preferred based of media contactsMust have both the ability to both work independently without guidance, as well as collaboratively with a teamMust have a well-rounded understanding of B2B / tech marketing space andMust be detail-oriented and highly organizedAbility to meet deadlines without sacrificing qualityOut-of-the-box thinker and creative writerPrevious experience working with teams in multiple locationsA team player and a joy to work with this is non-negotiable at Trust Relations ;-)
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
