A&O PR is presently hiring an Account Executive to join the arts and culture team to support a roster of arts and culture clients. The ideal candidate is an excellent writer, competent communicator, passionate storyteller, a mentor to others, and capable of leading creative and strategic campaigns that deliver results.
Accountabilities
Develop and oversee strategic campaigns for arts and culture clients
Create compelling written materials that deliver unique story ideas through campaign pitches, press releases, media backgrounders, and talking points
Lead in client and team meetings
Prepare agendas and meeting recaps
Conduct strategic and thorough media research to help develop story ideas, angles and opportunities that align our client with the current media landscape
Proactively pitch and place press
Build and maintain updated press lists that demonstrate a strong understanding of the writers and publications covering angles relevant to our clients and their stories
Nurture relationships with the media
Provide onsite support for client events - occasionally on evenings and weekends and/or out of state/country - with proof of vaccination
Manage and oversee successful execution of campaign, tracking client deliverables
Participate in business development activities
Contribute to effective social media strategies
Compile insights and deliver reports that guide strategic decisions and highlight campaign successes
Delegate and mentor junior staff
Manage workflow, ensuring goals and deadlines are being met
Qualifications
Possess 3-5 years of experience in public relations, preferably at an agency, art gallery, or arts institution
Excellent writing skills, with strong storytelling skills and versatility in style and tone
Has knowledge of the current media landscape. You have a strong sense of what’s newsworthy, an understanding of a wide range of news outlets, and ability to shape a client’s story to secure placement
Possess strong relationships with arts, culture, and lifestyle media. You are engaging and professional when interacting with reporters and have existing relationships with the media.
Multi-tasks easily. You have the ability to handle multiple assignments at once, work quickly and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment while paying close attention to details.
Independent and strategic thinker who is self-motivated and passionate about success
Has strong written and verbal communications skills
Is technically fluent with tools such as Google Suite products, Mailchimp, social media platforms, Microsoft suite and Adobe suite
Works well independently and as part of a team, with minimal oversight, is able to listen well, adapt and follow through on all tasks
Please submit resume, cover letter and 2 writing samples to lainya@aopublic.com