Sr. Account Executive, Public Relations

MERGE

Merge Storytelling and Technology

MERGE promotes health, wealth and happiness in the world by merging storytelling with technology and offers marketing and technology clients full-service capabilities including strategy, creative communications, experience engineering, performance marketing, media and digital platform development. MERGE has enduring client partnerships with American Express, T-Mobile, LG, Subway, Kate Spade NY, Coach, The North Face, Meta, Adobe, BlueCross BlueShield, Abbott, Astellas, Supernus, CSL, GE Healthcare, Broward Health, Indiana University Health, Nationwide and Morgan Stanley. With 800 employees across offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Kansas City, Montreal, New York City and Los Angeles, MERGE uses a talent-to-task process that enables clients to think higher and feel deeper about their customers. For more information, visit mergeworld.com.

Promote Health, Wealth & Happiness

We are committed to promoting health, wealth, and happiness in the world by partnering with purpose-driven clients in purpose-driven industries such as healthcare, financial services, and consumer products. Our deep vertical expertise and category insights stem from decade-long partnerships with our top clients.

Emerge to the Top of Your Career

At MERGE, we strive to create a superior work experience where talented and ambitious people grow. An experience that encourages people to think higher and feel deeper. An experience where people engage minds and hearts to do the best work of their careers.

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Position Details

Sr. Account Executive, Public Relations
Job
Full-time
6/14/2024
Chicago Illinois
Chicago, IL

As a Sr. Account Executive, Public Relations, and Strategic Communication team you will...

Play a crucial role in developing and executing comprehensive communication strategies that align with our PR clients' objectives. This position requires a detail-oriented strategic thinker with exceptional project management skills, the ability to build strong client relationships, and a knack for producing high-quality content under tight deadlines.

Be Accountable and Responsible:

Communications Planning and Execution:

  • Contribute to the creation of communications plans and materials that meet client objectives.
  • Produce high-quality internal and external communications strategies and content under tight timelines and competing priorities.

Project Management:

  • Manage multiple projects from conception to completion, anticipating challenges and ensuring adherence to deadlines and budgets. 
  • Coordinate client touchpoints, set agendas, and provide action-oriented recaps. 

Client and Colleague Relationship Building:

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and colleagues at all levels.

Media Relations:

  • Demonstrate tactical proficiency in media relations, including creating and driving both traditional and social media outreach plans.
  • Own media monitoring needs to identify and draft flags of relevant news.

Continuous Learning and Leadership Development:

  • Commit to continuous learning and improvement of leadership skills; set and pursue stretch goals.
  • Mentor and/or supervise junior staff by coaching, and providing consistent feedback.

Industry Insight and Knowledge:

  • Possess a solid understanding of the current consumer brand, health, and wellness landscape, and topical issues.

Business Development Support:

  • Aid in new business processes including idea contribution, research, and proposal preparation.

Outreach Program Coordination:

  • Help plan and coordinate traditional, digital, and social media outreach programs.

These are the qualifications we’re looking for:

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in Public Relations, Communications, or a related field within an agency setting 
  • Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field. Advanced degree or professional certifications in Communications, are strongly desired 
  • Proven track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously with excellent organizational skills 
  • Strong proficiency in media relations, including traditional and social media outreach 
  • Familiarity with media monitoring tools and analytics platforms 
  • Exceptional writing, editing, and proofing skills with attention to detail 
  • Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage competing priorities effectively. 
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and colleagues 
  • Understanding of current industry trends in areas such as consumer brands, health, and wellness 
  • Experience and interest in mentoring junior staff


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