Eleven Eleven PR is a boutique publicity and marketing firm started by an entrepreneur, for entrepreneurs. We specialize in raising brand awareness for our clients through thoughtful, tailored publicity campaigns. Our client roster includes consumer-facing companies located throughout the U.S. and spanning a variety of verticals including restaurants, fashion, beauty, tech, and travel.
We run our office much like a newsroom: it’s all about chasing the next story! We move fast, are constantly thinking of creative ways to get our clients in the press, and are passionate about our work and the brands and people we have the privilege to represent.
Our ideal candidate has worked at a larger agency, gained the corporate discipline and is now ready to make a bigger impact at a fast-paced, fun, boutique agency that is growing rapidly.
- Job Summary: The account manager is responsible for managing a portfolio clients (6-8) and promoting them to their target audiences. The main point of contact for all client day-to-day needs, account managers are responsible for strategizing around key news announcements and press releases, leading media outreach initiatives, handling any and all client queries and requests, and delegating to junior staff accordingly. This role has a heavy influence in shaping a client’s reputation and profile within the media and will manage press coverage to elevate the brand among their target demographics.
- Responsibilities/Duties
- Internal
- Leads teams for 5-7 client accounts, holding strategy/brainstorming sessions weekly and delegating among team members as needed.
- Ability to flag clients who are ‘mayday’ accounts and work with teams to course correct.
- Responsible for managing junior staff – everything from delegated tasks and time management to professional growth and development.
- External
- Serves as the main point of contact for all client accounts.
- Strategizes around key announcements and initiatives, positioning client news and campaigns appropriately to members of the press.
- Conducts daily media outreach to relevant editors and reporters.
- Develops and maintains relationships with relevant editors and reporters.
- Drafts and proofreads media materials and pitches; proofreads all pitches and drafted content from junior staff.
- Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university in Journalism, PR or Communications and a minimum of 3-4 years in the field and/or a Master’s degree in public relations or a related field.
- Displays the ability to communicate effectively and remain calm and courteous under pressure.
- Ability to multitask within our collaborative team structure and open work environment with varied noise and distraction levels.
- Displays leadership qualities including the ability to lead teams, prioritize, and delegate. Also responsible for helping junior staff members grow and succeed within the organization.
- Displays critical thinking in terms of strategizing around major press announcements and initiatives; ability to council clients as needed.
- Who do they report to/who reports to them?
- Account Managers report directly to VPs and/or the Founder of the company.
- All junior staff members including ACs and AEs report directly to AM.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $50,000.00 to $80,000.00 /year
Experience:
- agency: 3 years (Preferred)
Location:
- Arlington, VA 22203 (Required)
Language:
- English (Required)
Additional Compensation:
- Bonuses
Work Location:
- Multiple locations
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Flexible schedule
Paid Training:
- Yes
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
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