Public Relations Account Executive Job at SPM Communications in Dallas

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Life’s too short to work with jerks. At SPM, we live by that rule. No jerks means you work with clients and brands you trust in an atmosphere of mutual respect among agency leadership, team members and clients. Our SPM culture is creative, collaborative, people-first and inclusive, where you can do great work, enjoy your workdays, learn from each other and grow professionally and personally.

We also offer a flexible, hybrid schedule with competitive pay & benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K with up to 4% match, two weeks’ vacation in the first year plus 15 paid holidays off, a new business commission program, continuing education opportunities, paid time off for volunteering, “pawternity,” Flex Fridays and so much more.

SPM account executives actively participate in client status calls and meetings, and help plan, coordinate and execute client projects and events. Other key functions include assisting in SPM’s editorial process as a proofreader; actively participating in all-agency brainstorming sessions; and supervising apprentices, ACs and AAEs on projects.

Work includes media relations, writing, influencer relations and management, and industry research.

Qualifications

• You have earned your stripes with a minimum of three years’ post-graduate PR experience
• You love a good research project and are continuously learning
• You have PR agency experience – extra plus if you’ve worked with influencers
• You live for putting together stellar media lists and love getting a big win for your client
• You have a bachelor’s degree in public relations, journalism or a related field from a four-year accredited college or university
• You keep a pulse on new trends or tools
• You love a good check list and are quickly becoming a project management expert
• You are familiar withPR measurement and research tools, including Critical Mention and Muck Rack
• You are quickly becoming a master of all things AP style
• You thrive in a high-energy environment
• You are based in the DFW area or are willing to relocate for in-person work

People-First Culture

• Our 26-year No Jerks policy means we do not have jerks on our team and resign client business if the client or the work becomes a continued and egregious problem for our team
• Continual feedback and career path development
• Custom-built, dog-friendly office space with gourmet kitchen, large back patio and free parking in the Design District
• “Pawternity” work from home opportunity when a new pet joins an employee’s family
• Paid parental leave
• Ongoing DE&I work across entire agency team

Work-Life Balance

• Hybrid schedule: Mondays and Fridays at home, Tuesday and Thursday in officeand Wednesdays optional work from home
• Permanent “Flex Fridays” – workday ends at 1 p.m. every Friday
• Comp time when weekend or late hours apply
• Generous holiday schedule, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s, the employee’s birthday and 10 other holidays, including MLK Day, Juneteenth and a floating holiday of the employee’s choosing

Application

Please send resumes to Loren Rutledge at loren@spmcommunications.com