Public Relations Account Executive

Post House Creative is looking for a talented and experienced Public Relations Account Executive to join our team.

Do you have a passion for storytelling combined with a knack for being a trusted bridge between clients and the media? Are you growth minded and have a go-getter attitude? Do you have a proven track record of being a great listener who can think deeply and craft story pitches that resonate with various target audiences?

Then please apply to be a part of Post House Creative’s PR team. We’re looking for an expert with a minimum of 4 years of communications industry experience, with a preference for candidates that have spent time in a newsroom.

Responsibilities:

Manage public relations and media relations initiatives for multiple clients.
Research, identify, pitch, and follow up with editorial opportunities and new media opportunities.
Write press kit documents, as well as press releases, pitches, and briefing documents.
Develop editorial calendars, media lists, media monitoring, clip reports, and other public relations materials.
Foster relationships with public relations clients, team members and members of the media.
Develop strategic recommendations for thought leadership and influencer relations.
Plan and implement a variety of event initiatives on behalf of clients.

Requirements and Skills:

4-8 years of communications industry experience, with preference given to candidates with newsroom experience
A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field
Excellent written and verbal communications skills, and competency in AP style guidelines
The ability to research, assimilate, summarize, and present findings
Interest in emerging public relations and new media principles
The ability to research media and create contact lists
Relationships with, and knowledge of, the Austin media landscape with national contacts preferred
Strategic and analytical thinking skills
Experience pitching and managing media, including staffing media interviews
An awareness of, and appreciation for, news, trends, and cultural memes
Comprehension of software programs like Microsoft Word, Excel and Google’s version of those programs
High level of personal initiative and works well in a collaborative team environment

Sound like your gig? Please send a resume, letter of interest, and three work samples to careers(at)posthouse.tv.