HIRING! JCPR NYC AND NJ

We have an exciting opportunity for an Account Executive who will be responsible for supporting the Public Relations Department by providing the following services:

• Functions as a general point of contact (for clients and internally) for public relations initiatives.
• Assists in the development of strategic PR plans and campaign development — utilizing traditional, broadcast, social and digital media. Executes strategic priorities for clients.
• Identifies and secures an array of high-level media placements for clients.
• Participates in with new-client onboarding; including developing agendas for discovery and analysis meetings, taking notes of meetings and/or conference calls, coordinating media trainings, coordinating with content to deliver messaging and communicating account details to other departments (media analysis, operations, etc.).
• Develops unique story angles and timely pitches to generate consistent client exposure. Monitors, identifies and secures appropriate editorial calendar opportunities for clients.
• Develops/builds/expands effective business relationships with key media members.
• Assists internal team members and staff with other client, business development, and Company projects.
• Notifies the media analysis team of scheduled interviews and client submissions (bylines, Q&As, etc.).
• Acts as a steward of the JConnelly brand, consistently representing and reflecting the Company’s core values, approach and high standards of excellence in all client, media and public interactions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Our ideal candidate has the following skills and experience:

• 1-3 years of agency experience, financial services experience preferred.
• Proven results executing campaigns that leverage traditional, broadcast, social and digital media
• Successful track record in securing media placements for clients
• Experience managing multiple deadlines and a variety of projects simultaneously

In addition, we are seeking professionals who possess the following characteristics:

• Superior interpersonal skills
• Proactive mindset
• Collaborative nature
• Results driven
• Detail oriented
• Strong work ethic