Job Description

Relevance International is a premier, woman-owned, full-service public relations (PR), brand-building and digital media agency passionate about delivering strategic results and generating media waves through industry firsts and innovative campaigns. With offices in New York, London, and Los Angeles, Relevance International is ideally positioned to help its growing client base reach audiences throughout the world. All team members are expected to represent Relevance International as professional brand Ambassadors. The role of the Account Manager is essential to internal and external, client facing PR functions.

PERKS OF WORKING AT RELEVANCE INTERNATIONAL

• Dynamic hybrid work environment (3 days in office, 2 days work from home) and “Work from Anywhere” program two weeks a year.
• Generous PTO policy in addition to being closed the last week of the year.
• Thirsty Thursday wine hour, Bagel Birthdays and regular company events and outings to celebrate the team and holidays!
• Excellent career development with external and internal training programs for all employees.
• Reviews twice a year and regular coaching and mentoring sessions for all staff.
• Annual worldwide Visioning and strategy sessions at New York HQ.
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, 401k with generous company matching.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Operates day-to-day account work independently or with report
• Strong leadership presence in account work--proactive and strategic media relations for clients, and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual strategy
• Update media lists and secure new reporters and publications to add
• Effectively pitch by phone as well as email, securing strategic and targeted top-tier placements with ease
• Bring media leads into the firm
• Conduct research, trend and competitor analysis, as needed
• Monitor media for clients
• Ability to edit report’s writing efficiently and in AP style
• Draft press releases and pitches and other written materials that need no edits
• Draft trend story ideas for clients and writes strong pitches
• Send emails quickly and efficiently
• Supervise one to two direct reports, answer questions and edit work
• Leading presence on client-facing account interaction
• Lead client meetings ensuring meeting materials are prepared, available and organized, and ability to advise clients on the spot
• Supervise junior staff for media monitoring, and ensuring client clips are sent on time for digital and print press placements
• Organized and on top of the to-do list, meets and manages deadlines
• PR and social media ideas for Relevance New York (treating us like a client)
• Reads industry and consumer publications we pitch
• Keeps drive and all digital assets organized and neat

SKILLS/CORE COMPETENCIES REQUIRED/PREFERRED

• Commitment to increase knowledge of real estate, hospitality, luxury, and travel industries, dependent upon client focus
• Strong researcher and notetaker
• Creative mindset and ability to think outside the box
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Strong writing skills
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal
• Team player
• Positive, can-do attitude
• Solution-oriented
• Strong working knowledge of AP Style
• Excellent Customer Service skills
• Self-directed, proactive, and independently capable of managing workload so deadlines are met
• Flexible, able to work under pressure and changing priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Asana, Cision, and Google Programs
• Commits to 5 days per week and hours sufficient to cover responsibilities to clients and team.
• Workday begins at 9 am Monday through Friday.

EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED/PREFERRED

• Bachelor Degree – Public Relations, Communications or Related Degree
• 5-7 years relevant experience

SALARY RANGE: $80k-$100k per year, based on experience



DISCLAIMER:  Duties, responsibilities and activities of the position may change or new ones added at any time with or without notice 

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