Jasper Paul PR & Marketing is in search of a Senior Account Executive to join our team. The Senior Account Executive will serve as the day-to-day contact for 4-6 client accounts with support from senior management as well as a dedicated account coordinator. The SAE should have experience in broad PR skillsets from strategic planning, writing and working directly with client contacts. Additional expectations include the day-to-day management of an account coordinator to review materials, social media content calendars, strategy plans and more. Qualified and interested applicants may email their resume to caiti@jasperpaulpr.com. The job would require a March 2021 start.
Responsibilities include:
Management of 4-6 client account
Developing and growing client relationships.
Understand clients’ goals and objectives and manage client expectations, timelines, strategic plans
Management of a growing team (interns and support team.); this job will require management of at least one account coordinator to start
Execution of strategic public relations plans which usually includes 1-2 press releases per month, 2-3 proactive pitches and assistance in marketing initiative (ie. influencer engagement, events, promotions, etc.)
Develop press releases, pitches as well as marketing copy for social media, newsletters, blogs and more
Monitoring and assistance in execution of social media content plans for 3-5 social media accounts from approving content calendars, assisting in taking photos, ideation of unique creative content and partnerships, etc.
Monthly reporting to clients of results including: Meltwater reports of media results, marketing initiatives, proactive pitches and social media month recaps
Delegation of tasks as well as setting and meeting client deadlines; we utilize Asana as a task management skill
Experience Requirements include:
3-5 years of experience, preferably in agency setting
A passion for the hospitality industry
Experience forming strong client relationships
Strong writing and editing skills in AP style – press releases, pitches, newsletters, etc.
Experience in Cision and monitoring programs (we use Meltwater for monthly and quarterly reporting for media results and Iconosquare for social media)
Ability to thrive in an independent work environment – self-starter, sets own deadlines, etc.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects at a time, delegate appropriately, ask for assistance, etc.
Client-facing experience in presentation of strategic plans, advising on marketing promotions, etc.
Strong media contacts, preferably in the hospitality industry and St. Louis media markets, to deliver consistent results
Ability to think creatively for unique programming and partnership ideas for clients in the hospitality industry
Creative skills preferred i.e. photography, Lightroom, Photoshop, Canva, etc.
Ability to upwardly communicate to clients as well as senior management
Understanding of the agency work environment and desire for continuous improvement and learning
Ability to perform under pressure with confidence and adapt to changing environments
Desire to share knowledge with team members to identify trends, new opportunities for clients, etc.
Benefits include:
Flexible work environment: we work from home on Mondays and Fridays, unlimited vacation days and flexible 40-hour work week for personal needs
Contribution to a SEP IRA (after 2 years of employment)
Stipend for premium payment for health insurance
Reimbursement for miles as well as dining allowances to support client
Assistance in costs for technology needs, if approved – ie. new computer or phone
Reimbursement for approved professional development opportunities – ie. classes, conferences, paid webinars, etc.