Account Exectuive, PR (Boston)

Whiting Consulting is looking for an account executive, PR to join our customer’s organization. Reporting to an account manager, and working closely with an account director, the account executive assist in the planning and implementation of high-quality public relations programs for clients.

Responsibilities include:

Generating great coverage for our customer’s clients:

• Assist in the planning and implementation of innovative and creative public relations plans for your clients.
• Generate coverage for clients in target publications.
• Prepare/review the production of public relations material including press releases, feature articles.
• Maintain relationships with journalists and editors in target publications.
• Maintain press lists and supporting information for clients.
• Monitor feature lists and relevant publications for opportunities for coverage for clients

Delivering quality customer service and value for money:

• Develop and maintain client relationships with allocated accounts (PR) with your account manager and account director.
• Maintain your understanding of your client’s business and their customers.
• Meet agreed client deadlines and proactively manage client expectations and delivery.
• Attend regular work in progress calls and/or meetings

Personal development:

• Identify and attend appropriate training courses.
• Participate in team and company activities

The position involves relationships with:

• Companys existing and potential clients.
• Journalists.
• Suppliers to the Company
• Clients’ customers

Requirements and Experience:

• Degree level qualification and/or relevant industry experience.
• 1-2 year’s PR experience.
• Competent press release writing skills.
• Experience dealing with journalists.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• The ability to effectively manage and prioritize own workload.
• Basic business computer skills.
• Previous agency experience preferred.