Current Opening
Public Relations Account Manager
A fully remote, woman-owned public relations and marketing agency focused on B2B professional services firms is looking for a sharp, proactive and detail-obsessed Account Manager to join our team working from home offices throughout the United States.
If you love translating complex ideas into clear, compelling stories — and you’re as comfortable crafting a pitch as you are managing clients — we want to hear from you.
TO APPLY: Please send a resume, cover letter and original writing samples to [email protected]. Applications without a cover letter and original writing samples will not be considered.
The ideal candidate:
- Relishes the idea of working from a home office while doing strategic, high-impact marketing and public relations work for some of the nation’s leading professional services firms, including law firms, architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) firms and financial services firms
- Works well with a tight-knit, friendly and supportive group of colleagues
- Has excellent interviewing, writing and editing skills and is able to translate complex, technical information into crisp, compelling language
- Has experience developing story angles, pitching the media, securing interviews and coaching clients on media relations best practices
- Has the ability to travel to client offices occasionally per client requests (all travel is reimbursed and infrequent)
- Is adept at using and learning new technologies, such as email, CRM, social media, project management and other collaboration platforms
- Is an excellent communicator and can build relationships with colleagues, clients, vendors and partners in a remote environment
As a member of our team, on any given day, you will:
- Brainstorm newsworthy pitch angles and article topic ideas
- Research editorial calendars and build media lists
- Pitch a subject-matter expert to serve as a media source on a breaking story
- Write a wide array of copy for materials such as blog posts, e-books, bylined articles, case studies, infographics, websites, presentations, press releases, fact sheets, press statements, emails, social media posts and more
- Create B2B marketing communications campaigns, including content, social media, email and more
- Collaborate with and oversee graphic designers, digital animators, videographers and other professionals to develop digital marketing assets
In addition to our work-from-home lifestyle, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Two weeks of paid vacation in the first year, three weeks in years two through four, and four weeks after year five
- 11 days of recognized public holidays
- Bonus week off between Christmas and New Year’s (entire company is off)
- Health, dental, disability and life insurance
- 401(k) company match (beginning after one year of employment)
Due to the high degree of emphasis we place on strong writing skills, we ask candidates who we believe are a strong fit to complete two to three paid freelance writing assignments as part of the interview process.
A high-level overview of role expectations includes:
- A high-level overview of role expectations includes:
- Accomplishing client objectives within established budgets and deadlines
- Managing day-to-day public relations activities, paying careful attention to accuracy, quality, client goals/needs, budgets, resources and deadlines
- Maintaining close and frequent contact with clients and strengthening rapport between Reputation Ink and the client
- Developing story angles, researching media outlets and making recommendations to clients on securing media coverage in targeted media
- Maintaining current awareness of public relations/thought leadership best practices and trends by regularly reading communications publications and blogs; sharing and implementing best practices with clients and team members
- Serving as the primary point of contact with clients for their accounts
- Overseeing Account Coordinators on accounts as necessary
- In consultation with the Account Director, managing workflow and handling work for the account, and delegating to other team members as needed
Account Managers require a minimum of 2-5 years of agency experience, and the salary range for the role is $65,000 to $90,000 (individual salary is dependent on a wide range of factors). We will consider a location-based salary band adjustment for those based in major markets on a case-by-case basis.
Ready to Apply?
Please send a resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.