Public Relations Account Executive

Clients you can believe in. Meaningful, impactful work. Flexible, collaborative and team-oriented environment. Generous compensation, benefits and vacation. Opportunities for professional development. If these attributes appeal to you, consider joining Montagne Powers, Northern New England’s leading strategic communications and public relations firm.

We’re seeking a driven, talented professional and a curious, active learner to join our growing team of strategic thinkers and motivated change-makers who incorporate all facets of communications, from traditional PR services to digital strategies for a broad and ever-growing roster of clients.

Our clients provide world-class healthcare to millions of patients each year and save countless lives. They deliver millions of pounds of food to children and families in need. Their sales of the world’s finest wines and spirits support essential services, including natural resource protection, childhood education and substance use prevention. They make candles, care for people in their homes, finance small businesses, and provide vital services to ensure safe working environments. Our clients feed millions of people, educate tens of thousands of college students, develop living spaces to address New England’s housing crisis, build projects that provide thousands of good jobs and provide benefits to millions of federal employees.

The full-time Account Executive position is responsible for supporting the development and implementation of complex public relations and strategic communications programs and other responsibilities including but not limited to:

Responsibilities

• Serve as day-to-day client contact
• Creating client materials including press releases, media pitches, talking points, FAQ’s
• Conducting media relations to secure coverage in print, broadcast, radio, web and blogs
• Managing project status reports and editorial calendars
• Understanding / ability to manage advertising, marketing and digital campaigns
• Developing social media content
• Researching editorial calendars, speaking opportunities, media lists and other topics
• PR and social media management and measurement
• Special event planning
• Attending meetings/events after hours on occasion
• Editing and proofreading

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience at a public relations agency or in-house client experience
• Track record of securing media coverage for clients
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Eagerness and ability to conduct media relations follow-up calls and pitch editors/reporters./bloggers
• Strong interpersonal skills and be able to work independently with multiple active projects
• Ability to anticipate and solve problems quickly
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and with a sense of urgency
• Strong organizational skills and follow-through
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint
• Proficiency with social media / digital marketing – understands trends and latest technologies and has experience contributing to campaigns

Montagne Powers offers a competitive salary commensurate with your experience, abilities and skills. Hybrid work model with a flexible schedule, generous paid time off (PTO), group health insurance, a 401(K) retirement plan with employer contribution, and a positive, professional work environment.