PR Agency Account Manager

The Smart Agency in Irvine, Calif. is an award-winning public relations, content, and marketing agency with 35 years of experience serving some of the world’s most respected commercial real estate and finance firms.

We’re currently seeking a smart, talented Account Manager with 3-5 years of professional public relations/media relations experience to join our team.

The right candidate is a relationship-builder and communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment where he/she/they are challenged, empowered, and supported.

The position is primarily remote, with a commitment to attend team meetings in-person at our Irvine office each Thursday, as well as Client meetings in-person as needed. Hours are full-time, however each Friday we close at noon.

Key Responsibilities:

The Account Manager serves as the primary liaison between the Agency and our Clients, ensuring that Client needs are anticipated, met, and regularly exceeded.

Client relationship management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with Clients, acting as their primary point of contact and ensuring a high level of satisfaction.

Project management: Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of Client projects, ensuring they are completed on time and to the highest quality standards.

Strategic counsel: Deliver strategic PR and communications counsel to Clients, helping them define their goals, messaging, and target audiences.

Strategic Media Relations: Develop and implement media relations strategies, including crafting press releases, pitching and building relationships with journalists, and securing ongoing media coverage.

Content development: Collaborate with the content team to create compelling written, visual, and multimedia content for Clients, such as articles, blog posts, social media updates, and marketing materials.

Campaign management: Oversee the planning and execution of PR campaigns, monitoring their progress and adjusting strategies as needed to achieve desired results.

Reporting and analytics: Track, analyze, and report on the performance of Client projects and campaigns, using data-driven insights to inform future strategies and tactics.

Team coordination: Work closely with other team members, such as content creators and designers, to ensure seamless integration of services and a cohesive approach to Client work.

Requirements:

>A skilled and confident PR strategist/publicist with 3-5 years of professional experience.

>Strong media relationships – proven ability to achieve coverage.

>Curious and effective in managing effective projects.

>Great eye for detail - a precise, organized manager.

Compensation

$60,000 base salary + 100% paid employee health insurance + matching 401k + company bonus program

Will You Thrive?

>We work best among team members who understand how smart they are and enjoy bringing their whole selves to their work.

>Curiosity is wildly appreciated, as is an ongoing desire to learn and develop new skills.

>Strong organizational skills and detail orientation to effectively manage a variety of moving projects are must-haves.

>An entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to work collaboratively in a team as well as independently and autonomously will make for great success here.

>Interest in real estate, finance, investment, architecture and/or economics is necessary.

Who we are:

>A team of communicators who really love what we do.

>We’re close-knit, focused, and passionate.

>As a firm, we’re highly regarded and well respected in the industries we serve.

>We take our work seriously.

>We also support each other and have fun.

To apply, please send a cover letter and PR writing samples via email to careers@thesmartagency.com.

We look forward to reviewing your work!