PR Account Executive/PR Manager

Houston, TX

We are seeking a Public Relations Account Executive / PR Manager superstar to join Love Advertising’s growing and award-winning PR team.

The PR Account Executive / PR Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing earned PR campaigns that generate buzzworthy and meaningful stories for clients. Love Advertising’s PR team is a two-time PRSA Grand Excalibur winner and PRSA Large PR Agency of the Year and looks forward to welcoming the next eager PR maven who wants to be part of something big!

What You’ll Do

• Act as day-to-day PR contact on assigned client accounts
• Research, plan and implement public relations campaigns that complement and integrate with clients’ advertising and marketing objectives, goals and strategies
• Develop and manage relationships with local regional and national media across print, online, TV and radio mediums
• Pitch and coordinate interviews with client
• Develop interview briefing sheets for clients
• Write, edit and proof press materials and internal communications
• Stay abreast of trends, changes and breaking news related to clients’ industries and market developments
• Travel offsite to be the point of contact for media at interviews and broadcast segments with client
• Build and maintain a network of community and corporate leaders, businesses and organizations to identify meaningful collaborations, partnerships and sponsorships with clients for PR opportunities
• Support events by researching and coordinating with vendors
• Media train spokesperson(s) for interview and speaking opportunities
• Be a consistent idea generator for all clients
• Provide client service support, including drafting status documents, call recaps, agendas and more.
• Provide superior client service through constant communication
• Counsel clients and troubleshoot any issues regarding campaign activities
• Prepare, analyze and present PR recaps, POVs, and best practices to clients
• Manage intern’s workload and provide mentorship throughout their internship
• Support new business development
• Support of other agency initiatives as requested

What you have:

• 3 to 4 years of public relations experience
• Industry experience in consumer, B2B, health, retail, food and beverage, energy, corporate, crisis, real estate, etc.
• Agency experience preferred
• Strong relationships with local, regional and national media reporters, producers, editors, etc.
• Proven track record of securing earned stories in print, online, TV and radio
• Demonstrated experience working directly with clients on day-to-day activities
• Ability to think strategically, be a risk taker, be a problem solver and have a passion for storytelling
• Strong creative and technical writing skills with demonstrated expertise in Associated Press
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated and able to manage multiple initiatives and priorities within specified timeframes
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present to clients
• Strong project management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, media monitoring, tracking and reporting tools such as Cision, Meltwater, etc.
• BA/BS in Mass Communication, Public Relations, Marketing or a related field

Job Perks Include

• Health, Dental, Vision coverage
• 401(k) and Employer Matching
• Profit sharing
• Summer Fridays
• Generous holiday time-off
• Hybrid Work/Office Schedule

Please submit Corporate / B2B work samples. Love is an equal opportunity employer. No phone calls please.