Account Manager (Public Relations)

Our Public Relations agency client is looking for an account manager to join their team, 40 hours per week, for at least the next 6 months. This role has the opportunity to convert to FTE for the right candidate. This role is 100% remote. In this role you will be responsible for creating new strategic ideas and proactively pitching and generating editorial coverage with each PR... announcement. Additional responsibilities include: • managing maintaining and growing client relationships while ensuring stakeholders are aligned • managing a minimum of $300,000 - $500,000 in annual revenue • partnering with clients to understand communication and business objectives. • performing analysis of client objectives and make recommendations • identifying strategic goals for client and translate them into a public relations plans, programs and campaigns • driving day-to-day client activity by managing or performing necessary work • developing and writing press materials, placing stories, leading press tours, providing counsel to clients and more • managing account activity to public relations budgets and consistently achieve revenue goals and client satisfaction. • leading client meetings • developing strong working relationships with clients, press, conference organizers and analysts • educating key stakeholders in client companies about the value of public relations and communication programs • providing guidance to and mentor junior staff and supervise account staff • managing third-party vendors and contractors as needed The ideal account manager will have: • 7+ years of experience in a PR/ agency space • experience in B2B software • proven ability to write and develop compelling materials such as press releases, bylines, white papers, plans, speeches, and backgrounders. • proven ability to establish and maintain effective editor and industry analyst relationships. An understanding of how various media work • strong understanding of and ability to execute PR plans, strategies and programs based on client objectives. • knowledge of social media and the ability to identify how it can be leveraged to achieve client objectives and communication strategy • familiarity with the Associated Press style guide • ability to effectively manage client budgets Creative Circle's Freelance Employee benefits package includes eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, dental/vision/term life package, discount prescription program, critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health, and 401(k) plan. Sick leave is provided to Candidates whose assignment work location is in a state or city subject to sick leave laws. A Minimum Value (MV) PPO medical plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid holiday eligibility are based on length and dates of service. Submit resume (and samples if applicable) to: roxie.srikoulabouth@jobalert.creativecircle.com Creative Circle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Creative Circle will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact your Recruiter (the person you'll be interviewing with) or a member of our Human Resources team to make arrangements