Senior Account Executive

Salary Range:   w/ experience
Benefits:   401k; vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life & disability benefits, metro subsidy
Employment Type:   Full Time
Department:   Public Affairs

Description: Grayling, the Public Affairs and Communications arm of Dutko Grayling, is seeking a Senior Account Executive to assist a growing team of professionals in handling Public Affairs, PR, and Communications issues for clients.

Duties:

Develop and manage client relationships including client calls, project trackers and meetings

Craft plans, memos and proposals for potential clients

Develop messaging strategy and talking points

Initiate and draft press releases, pitching journalists, handling media requests, arranging press interviews, drafting briefing documents

Proactively identify opportunities for press coverage/press releases and develop strategy to ensure coverage of news, campaigns and events for clients

Pitch journalists on relevant topics, monitor editorial calendars

Develop and maintain strong relationships with key journalists/bloggers/influencers

Ensure consistent and appropriate messages are conveyed to the media

Research and monitor clients' business, industry and competitors to maintain a current knowledge base

Assist with executing events, including press conferences, speaking engagements, editorial board meetings and media trainings
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in related field required

3-6 years of communications experience with a PR agency required

Solid working knowledge of best practices, strategies, and techniques for obtaining positive news coverage required

Must demonstrate a history of successful media pitching

Excellent writing skills required

Outstanding attention to detail required

Must have experience working with DC, national, international and trade media

Must have experience with direct client relations/principals

Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously required

Ability to work as part of a team required

Familiarity with politics and the legislative process is preferred

All applicants must submit applications through dutkojobs.iapplicants.com in order to be considered. Only complete applications, including required attachments, will be considered. No phone calls, emails, or drop-ins please.

http://dutkojobs.iapplicants.com/ViewJob-212981.html

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SOURCE: PUBLIC AFFAIRS COUNCIL 09/27/11


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	Salary Range: w/ experience Benefits: 401k; vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life & disability benefits, metro subsidy Employment Type: Full Time Department: Public Affairs Description: Grayling, the Public Affairs and Communications arm of Dutko Grayling, is seeking a Senior Account Executive to assist a growing team of professionals in handling Public Affairs, PR, and Communications issues for clients. Duties: Develop and manage client relationships including client calls, project trackers and meetings Craft plans, memos and proposals for potential clients Develop messaging strategy and talking points Initiate and draft press releases, pitching journalists, handling media requests, arranging press interviews, drafting briefing documents Proactively identify opportunities for press coverage/press releases and develop strategy to ensure coverage of news, campaigns and events for clients Pitch journalists on relevant topics, monitor editorial calendars Develop and maintain strong relationships with key journalists/bloggers/influencers Ensure consistent and appropriate messages are conveyed to the media Research and monitor clients' business, industry and competitors to maintain a current knowledge base Assist with executing events, including press conferences, speaking engagements, editorial board meetings and media trainings Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in related field required 3-6 years of communications experience with a PR agency required Solid working knowledge of best practices, strategies, and techniques for obtaining positive news coverage required Must demonstrate a history of successful media pitching Excellent writing skills required Outstanding attention to detail required Must have experience working with DC, national, international and trade media Must have experience with direct client relations/principals Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously required Ability to work as part of a team required Familiarity with politics and the legislative process is preferred All applicants must submit applications through dutkojobs.iapplicants.com in order to be considered. Only complete applications, including required attachments, will be considered. No phone calls, emails, or drop-ins please. http://dutkojobs.iapplicants.com/ViewJob-212981.html EOE M/F/D/V SOURCE: PUBLIC AFFAIRS COUNCIL 09/27/11	Newest Members Widmeyer Communications EZCORP Inc. Bristol-Myers Squibb See3 Communications GlaxoSmithKline Advocacy Associates National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) Click here for our full member directory.
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