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Senior Account Executive/ Account Director Position

Publication or Company  Southard Communications
Industry  Public Relations
Salary Negotiable
Benefits Flexible Hours, Health
Job Duration Full Time
Job Location New York, NY
Job Requirements Southard Communications seeks a talented public relations professional for the position of senior account executive or account director to join our digital media and technology group. We're looking for a resourceful and ambitious person to contribute to our team in an exciting, fast-paced environment.

At Southard, advancement is based on your ability to succeed, unlimited by hierarchy or your years of experience. This is the perfect opportunity for candidates looking to fast-track their career and gain comprehensive knowledge about client management and the agency business.

Requirements:
- Creative spirit and desire to learn new things everyday
- Respectful workplace etiquette
- Love for collaboration and teamwork
- Strong account management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong media relations skills
- Strong organizational skills with impeccable attention to detail
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a public relations agency for SAE and 5 years of experience for account director
- Strong track record of media relations results
- Familiarity with MS Office

Beneficial skillsets:
- Social media (Facebook, Twitter)
- User engagement and acquisition experience
- New business development
- Graphic design
- Familiarity with Google Apps

Responsibilities:
- Writing press release and pitches
- Managing day-to-day account activities such as creating media lists, account timelines, meeting agendas and minutes and monthly reports
- Pitching media and securing placement on behalf of clients
- Event management
- Developing and maintain relationships with media
- Contributing to account strategy

Benefits of the position include:
- Health benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Bonus potential
- 10% commissions on new business
- Technology budget
- Dog-friendly workplace
About Our Company Southard Communications is a public relations agency founded in 1994 by a group of marketing and communications professionals committed to bringing big agency experience and skills to bear in an aggressive, creative entrepreneurial environment.

We are a generalist agency servicing national clientele ranging from Fortune 100 companies to startups. Our clients operate in diverse industries including finance, technology, luxury products, healthcare, web services, real estate, consumer products, toys, games, consumer electronics and media publishing.