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Position: Account Manager
Full-time, Exempt
The Account Manager will lead strategic initiatives to create and conduct goal-oriented communications programs in accordance with client budgets.
Reports to: Vice President or Senior Account Manager
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Salary Range: $56,650 – $77,250
Duties/Responsibilities:
Manages assigned client accounts, including:
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- Takes responsibility for client satisfaction and retention; long-term planning; and identifying opportunities to expand the scope of work/budget.
- Tailors copy for a defined audience and across platforms, including traditional media and client-initiated print material, web, and social media.
- Guides and reviews public-facing communications.
- Visits clients on-site and attends meetings/events.
- Responds to sensitive client issues in a timely manner in consultation with Leadership Team.
- Balances each client’s Scope of Work and budget for profitability.
Collaborates with other Crew members to spur creativity and share resources for all LBC clients.
Develops and/or executes elements of LBC marketing strategies, such as social media, e-newsletter, print collateral, website and/or workshop presence.
Required Skills/Abilities:
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- Exceptional writing skills – ability to deliver clear, concise, and compelling content across various media – video and digital included – with a pesky eye for grammar.
- Smart editor – makes thoughtful edits for other Crew members while maintaining their voice and style; coaches others to improve their researching, interviewing, and writing skills.
- Ability to make decisions, delegate and motivate when leading others.
- Media experience – understanding “newsworthy” elements as a strong foundation for communicating with traditional news media, which includes drafting releases, advisories and pitches, and following trends and the day’s news to develop relevant story ideas.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, pivoting as necessary to meet deadlines.
- Self-motivated – able to work independently; proactive and driven to bring original ideas to the table and think “big picture.”
- Detail-oriented – can retain and maintain accurate documents and files for clients and Laura Bishop Communications; can maintain detailed, daily record of time.
- Innovative – has an eye on trends in the communications field and is willing to offer out-of-the-box approaches to meet clients’ communications goals.
- Visually inclined – can visualize and identify opportunities for improved graphics across various mediums.
- Experience in video production and graphic design; an understanding of the Canva design platform is a plus.
- Team player – open to feedback and useful criticism from colleagues; willingness to pitch in to help fulfill all clients’ marketing communications/public relations missions, plans and timelines.· Bilingual skills are a plus.
Education and Experience:
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- College degree, ideally in communications, public relations, journalism, digital media, or a related field.
- Five or more years in the professional practice of public relations or a related field, and some experience in project management.
- Project experience – a track record of working solo and/or with others to complete projects to meet defined communications goals.
Additional Requirements
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- Basic computer skills, including an understanding of the Microsoft Office suite, and willingness to learn additional applications as necessary.
- Valid driver license and auto insurance.
- Travel by personal vehicle is required to attend client meetings and events (including some evenings), as well as monthly staff events.
Position type and hours of work
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- This is an exempt role.
- Basic hours of operations are Monday through Friday 8:00 – 5:00
- Work from your home office and attend periodic in-person staff meetings. You are responsible for equipping your home office and ensuring reliable internet and phone service.
- May include increased work during busier and more demanding times, such as referendum campaigns, new client launches, and managing crisis communications.
- Flexibility is offered, and it is expected in return, including some evenings and occasional weekends, especially when managing a client issue or crisis.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without accommodation.
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- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
- Must be able to lift as much as 25 pounds at times.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Position: Account Associate
Full-time, Non-Exempt
The Account Associate will support strategic initiatives to create and conduct goal-oriented communications programs in accordance with client budgets.
Reports to: Vice President or Senior Account Manager
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Salary Range: $46,350 – $61,800
Duties/Responsibilities:
Works to support client account teams, including:
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- Contributes to client satisfaction and retention by managing deadlines and workflow.
- Tailors copy for a defined audience and across platforms, including traditional media and client-initiated print material, web, and social media.
- Writes/designs public-facing communications.
- Monitors media daily for client mentions and issues/trend pertaining to the client.
- Visits clients on-site and attends meetings/events.
- Recognizes sensitive client issues and reports those to the Account Manager.
Collaborates with other Crew members to spur creativity and share resources for all LBC clients.
Develops and/or executes elements of LBC marketing strategies, such as social media, e-newsletter, print collateral, website and/or workshop presence.
Required Skills/Abilities:
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Team player – open to feedback and useful criticism from colleagues as well as guidance from Account Managers; willingness to pitch in to help fulfill all clients’ marketing communications/public relations missions, plans and timelines
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Advanced writing skills – with a pesky eye for grammar – and the willingness to learn and grow.
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Basic skills in video production, digital media and graphic design; an understanding of the Canva design platform is a plus.
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Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, pivoting as necessary to meet deadlines.
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Self-motivated – able to work independently; proactive and driven to bring original ideas to the table and think “big picture.”
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Detail-oriented – can retain and maintain accurate documents and files for clients and Laura Bishop Communications; can maintain detailed, daily record of time.
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Innovative – has an eye on trends in the communications field and is willing to offer out of-the-box approaches to meet clients’ communications goals.
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Visually inclined – can visualize and identify opportunities for improved graphics across various mediums.
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Bilingual skills are a plus.
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Education and Experience
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College degree, ideally enhanced by completed internships in communications, public relations, journalism, digital media, or a related field.
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One year minimum experience in public relations, communications, or a related field
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Additional Requirements
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Basic computer skills, including an understanding of the Microsoft Office suite, and willingness to learn additional applications as necessary.
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Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
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Travel by personal vehicle is required to attend client meetings and events (including some evenings), as well as monthly staff events.
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Position type and hours of work
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Basic hours of operations are Monday through Friday 8:00 – 5:00
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Work from your home office and attend periodic in-person staff meetings. You are responsible for equipping your home office and ensuring reliable internet and phone service.
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May include increased work during busier and more demanding times, such as referendum campaigns, new client launches, and managing crisis communications.
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Flexibility is offered, and it is expected in return, including some evenings and occasional weekends, especially when managing a client issue or crisis.
-
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without accommodation.
-
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
- Must be able to lift as much as 25 pounds at times.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.