Public Relations Senior Account Executive/Writer,
Business-to-Business
SUMMARY
Do you have a passion for understanding business-to-business products, technology, marketing and communications challenges? Do you possess exceptional writing, media relations and social marketing skills? Do you think strategically and have the ability to lead?
Marcus Thomas LLC is looking for an experienced public relations professional who can deliver both superior account management skills and flawless business-to-business writing. Overall, this role requires you to:
o Write about business-to-business technology, complex ideas and issues in the form of white papers, case histories, technical articles, newsletter articles, annual reports, brochures, speeches, digital content, op-eds, video, e-mail pitches and more.
o Develop media relations plans and secure opportunities for clients in trade, news and social media, as well as provide media training to clients.
o Develop plans and budgets, sell ideas, manage various projects, while working cooperatively with multiple client contacts and colleagues.
o Drive ongoing projects toward benchmark accomplishments, ensure attention to detail, meet deadlines, and possess a high degree of organization.
The successful person in this role will have many opportunities to grow in his/her career, execute many different kinds of writing, learn about business-to-business products and technologies, attend trade shows, plan events, manage public affairs initiatives, and assist in crisis/issues management. Marcus Thomas prides itself on intelligent, informed communications, and we believe in the development and education of our people. The person in this position will have the opportunity, when appropriate, to lead accounts.
REQUIREMENTS
o Five years’ agency experience with a strong business-to-business background.
o A bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations, English or other related field.
o Ability to write about technical material and translate complex information into easily understood prose.
o Sophistication, flexibility and versatility in writing style. The ability to write clearly and effectively on a deadline.
o Demonstrated ability to think strategically and creatively, plus experience in developing plans and budgets for public relations or marketing campaigns.
o Project management skills, the ability to surmount obstacles, and deliver high quality work on time, and on budget.
o Social media savvy and a willingness to bring smart online strategies to business-to-business clients as appropriate.
o Ability to articulately present agency work to the client with professionalism and integrity.
o Understanding of and success with trade and news media, including insight into their needs and interests.
o A friendly, “whatever-it-takes” attitude, along with a strong work ethic. (A good sense of humor helps, too.)
o An absolute passion to produce great work for our clients.
TO BE CONSIDERED FOR ANY FULL-TIME OPPORTUNITY:
Submit a resume, cover letter, salary history and three, nonreturnable samples of your writing; specifically, those samples that best represent the breadth and depth of your work to the contact below.
Lori Pennica Hedrick
Marcus Thomas LLC
24865 Emery Road, Highlands Business Park
Cleveland, Ohio 44128
create@marcusthomasllc.com