Job Description

THE PERSON

Are you a detail-oriented, organized, and focused professional with excellent time management skills? Do you enjoy working with the media? Is social media strategy one of your strengths? Is relationship building a core part of who you are? If you are looking for an incredible opportunity to put your resourceful and creative nature to use, we want to talk to you!

Our ideal Senior Account Executive is:

Self-aware.

As a communicator, you understand the importance of knowing when to speak up and when to listen through your ability to read the room. Your ability to put your head down and focus on the task at hand contributes to your success.

Relationship Builder.

You are skilled at fostering positive interactions with colleagues, clients, partners, community leaders and the media. Possessing the ability to navigate difficult decisions and conversations with tact and empathy ensure you build successful partnerships.

Positive Attitude.

Your upbeat and fun-loving attitude creates an enjoyable work environment. You bring energy to each project. Additionally, you are lighthearted and don't take yourself too seriously. You put others first, you enjoy and engage with co-workers and participate fully in internal meetings and team building activities.

Lifelong Learner.

You value knowledge and growth and are willing to admit your shortcomings as they are opportunities for growth. You consistently stay well-informed about local and national trends and possess the ability to adapt to those trends and counsel clients on them.

Ambitious.

Your dedication and driven nature contribute to achieving the goals of our clients and our company. You are hardworking, growth-oriented, a self-starter, and consistently utilize your expertise to meet the needs of clients.

Strategic.

You are a quick study and are strategy oriented. You excel in anticipating client needs and creating strategic solutions to drive successful outcomes. Your creativity and inquisitive nature encourage you to provide the best possible outcome for your clients.

Our ideal Senior Account Executive has years of communications public relations experience and wants to utilize their strategic mindset to over deliver for clients. Your humble and confident nature combined with a positive attitude pushes you to support your team members, but also encourages you to strive to provide the best possible experience for your clients. Bonus if you have a great sense of humor and are as fun-loving as we are!

RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage 5+ clients simultaneously and seamlessly, owning all responsibilities related to them

Create and implement strategic plans tailored for each client

Serve as an added expert on accounts that are led by account executive(s)

Advise clients on best practices and strategies including earned and owned media, thought leadership, influencer marketing, grassroots marketing, community relations, etc.

Understand what a great media story is and work with clients to uncover and pitch them to local, regional and national outlets

Write clearly and concisely, including news releases, opinion editorials, white papers, media pitches, weekly client status reports, client recaps, briefing sheets, and more

Utilize various platforms including Monday.com, Klear, and Muckrack

Communicate consistently and successfully with clients

Create and build traditional media and social influencer relationships

Facilitate media interviews for client events (sometimes requires early mornings and weekends)

Manage all personal quarterly ROCKS (goals)

Contribute to growth for Irvin PR

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

Minimum of 5 years of client facing/agency experience

4-year degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing or equivalent work experience

Proven work (portfolio with case studies, writing samples, secured media coverage, community relations campaigns, etc.)

Extensive traditional media experience (i.e., media pitching, story placements, etc.)

Preferred

Minimum of 7+ years of experience in PR and communications

Social media management experience

Social influencer experience

Possess existing media relationships (locally, regionally and/or nationally)

Tech savvy

Dog Lover

Desired

Experience with Google Analytics

Content marketing experience

Digital marketing experience

This is an in-person position based in Columbus, OH.

THE COMPANY - Irvin PR

Established in 2004 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Irvin PR is an award-winning, growing public relations firm with a team of experienced PR professionals and exciting, purpose-driven clients.

Our "Why" is to amplify the good - and the FUN! - in the community. As such, we specialize in PR for non-profit organizations, arts and entertainment, major community events, public affairs/government campaigns and restaurants. We find the best PR strategies and tactics to discover and share the uniqueness of our clients.

Our clients are many of the most respected and beloved organizations, events and companies locally and nationally. A sample of our clients include Komen Columbus Race for the Cure, Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon & Marathon, The Arnold Sports Festival, Disney on Ice, Monster Jam, Cirque Du Soleil, BalletMet, Shadowbox Live, Ohio History Connection, SWACO, Greater Columbus Sports Commission and many others.

WHY WORK WITH US?

At Irvin PR, we produce award-winning work for clients that do good in the community. We stand out as a vibrant and one-of-a-kind workplace. But it's not just about our success; it's about making a positive impact. We are driven by a passion for making a difference and not just chasing financial gains.

We have earned a reputation for excellence and outstanding results. But above all, we care about our team members. With a focus on work-life balance, our leadership fosters an environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally. Join us at Irvin PR, where fun, fulfillment, and success converge! Apply now to be a part of the best PR team around!

We also provide:

Flexible work hours

Weekly brainstorms

Weekly lunches

Health and dental insurance

HSA

Monday through Thursday in office, remote on Fridays (spring, fall and winter)

Summer Fridays - we don't work on Fridays in the summer!

Average of 2 weeks for holidays (Christmas ? New Year's) including all other holidays

Cell phone stipend

Monthly wellness allowance to be used for health

Client perks

A great reputation and a great culture!

CORE VALUES

We are all on the same team.

No, but really. There is no "me" at Irvin PR. Our team always steps up for each other and our clients. And we all find that we are better for it. Those strong relationships are built on a solid foundation of trust. We means we.

This isn't Bumble.

We don't wait for someone else to make the first move. If we are waiting on a piece of information for something, we cross something else off our to-do list. We brainstorm a new campaign. We mine for stories. We bounce new ideas off each other. Our team is decisive, and we get stuff done.

We are human beings.

We all make mistakes. And we all learn from them and laugh about them later. Remember, we have a FUN job. We aren't curing cancer here. We aren't stopping crime. And we aren't putting out fires (at least not the blazing, hot kind). At Irvin PR, every stint of silence is guaranteed to be broken up with at least 5 minutes of laughter.

Act like your inner child.

Be inquisitive to a fault. Ask one million questions. A five-year-old isn't afraid to, so neither are we. There are no stupid questions at Irvin PR. We are always learning, and spoiler alert, so are you. We are adaptable, flexible, and we live by the mindset that we are all constantly improving in our ever-evolving industry.

We welcome creativity and innovation.

Share your unconventional ideas. Try new things. Have an open mind. We all learn better that way. At Irvin PR, we aren't in the business of complacency. We are in the business of paving the uncharted path. And we set our bar high.

Make it personal.

Our entire team operates as one unit. We might be borderline co-dependent, but that allows us to produce the most exceptional work for our clients. There is a reason why our clients and community relationships stretch as long as we've been a company. At Irvin PR, you are given access to established, respected, and valuable connections. And we expect our entire team and clients to treat them with care.

Are you ready to infuse your career with enthusiasm and fresh perspectives? Embrace a fantastic opportunity to make a difference in a company that values your expertise and fosters an exciting work environment. Don't miss out - apply now!

Benefits:

401K, disability insurance, medical insurance, opportunity for bonus, two weeks PTO, paid holidays, Summer Fridays off (from mid-June to Labor Day), remote-work Fridays, wellness stipend, dog friendly, office is closed between Christmas and New Year's.

Salary:

$70,000 - $80,000

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off
Work Location: In person