The Account Manager is a media and public relations professional responsible for overseeing the development of and implementing communications strategies on behalf of clients in order to support the communication objectives and maximize positive exposure in local, national, and international markets. An Account Manager reports to the Account Supervisor and collaborates with and mentors the Account Executive and Coordinator to achieve the goals outlined for and by the client. 

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Participate in the creation of and/or manage the following deliverables:

• Lead the development of client messaging and refine messaging over time
• Manage development and execution of an account’s PR Plan
• Lead client meetings and provide strategy and plan on going
• Advise on media list creation and auditing
• Strategize on and edit press releases
• Provide advice on website modifications
• Recommend marketing opportunities as needed
• Research media trends for company angles
• Develop and pitch trend story ideas with targets top audiences
• Coordinate pitching article placement in national, international, and trade publications
• Coordinate, facilitate and provide feedback on media interviews
• Edit and finalize byline articles useful for blog and media publications
• Strategize on, edit and finalize case study ideas
• Edit and finalize awards and speaking submissions

Job requirements and qualifications

Account Manager canidates should contain the following requirements and qualifications:

• Previous working experience in public relations for five (5) years
• Degree in PR, communications, journalism, or relevant field
• Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills
• Aptitude in presentation and public speaking
• Attention to details
• Critical thinker and analytical problem solver