Overview
MUST HAVE PR agency experience. Please do not apply if you do not meet these qualifications. Position PT with ability to go FT if desired.
Charlotte-based PR agency looking for an experienced Account Director to join our fast-growing team. You will wear many hats, most importantly provide strategic leadership to account executives, interns and freelancers. Your biggest strength should be taking vision, ideas and concepts and turning them into strategies, scopes, timelines and deliverables to then be executed by the team. You must be highly organized and deadline driven, but also proactive, creative and forward-thinking. This position reports directly to the CEO and will manage others, so the ability to hit the ground running is key. Knowing how to laugh and roll with the punches is also crucial, because you know PR is anything but predictable.
Responsibilities:
Working with the CEO to create dynamic and multifaceted strategies while ultimately being responsible for ensuring the quality of all deliverables.
Serve as a trusted client partner, fostering relationships based communication, curiosity and respect.
Leading execution of PR and communications activity while mentoring a team of junior staff.
Seeking opportunities to enhance our level of client experience and bringing new ideas to the table.
Development of KPI’s, tracking and reporting.
Acting as a representative of the agency, serving as a spokesperson in the community and events.
Experience:
Proven experience with a variety of B2B and B2C clients from diverse industries.
Creation of client strategies that include scope of work, deliverables, timelines and budget with minimal oversight.
Management of a team with the ability to lead by example.
Establishing mutually beneficial relationships with key stakeholders including media, influencers, community members and industry leaders.
Tactical PR duties such as writing, pitching, media relations and reporting.
Counseling clients and delivering results in a way that exceeds expectations.
Identifying business opportunities and presenting to potential new clients
Passion for PR
Excellent communication skills and the ability to convey complex information in a concise manor
Proactive, not reactive in identifying opportunities and identifying issues.
Strong writing and editing skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to be both detail oriented and visionary
Creative thinker with a knack for problem solving
Works independently without direction
Positive, determined individual who does what it takes to get the job done
Position will be remote. Ability to occasionally travel to clients throughout the US and to our HQ in charlotte NC preferred but not required.
About
Rein Communications offers clients an unparalleled perspective on strategic messaging and communication. Beyond simply helping you define a strategy or prepare you for interview opportunities, we ensure you’re equipped with both a succinct message and the ability to convey that message confidently and effectively. Rein Communications aligns public relations tactics and journalism expertise to help clients seamlessly prepare for success.
Qualifications
Qualifications: Degree in Public Relations, Communications or Journalism. Minimum of 5 years of agency experience, global firm preferred. Proven track record of working with national, well-known brands as well as small businesses. Must have the ability to share examples that produced intended results.
