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PUBLIC RELATIONS ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE - EVENT PLANNER

Hybrid - Atlanta or Dallas

Are you looking to join a hungry and humble team of thinkers, creators, and achievers? You’ve come to the right place.

Jackson Spalding is an award-winning PR and marketing agency that helps brands stand out to move those who matter most.

Fiercely creative and strategic, we work alongside our clients to help them connect with their audience and reach their goals. Jackson Spalding was built on the principle that there had to be a better way to run an agency. That means that we stay curious, have an open mind, and ask questions to make sure we consistently achieve excellence with integrity.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re seeking a Public Relations professional with agency and client team experience in event planning and project management. You will demonstrate strength in project management and lead team members collaboratively with day-to-day marketing, event, and communication projects. The role requires travel within the US.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Specifically, this position will be responsible for:

• Serving as an event planner and the primary point of contact for leading and staffing local community events in U.S. markets – including planning remotely and traveling to execute events on-site.
• Overseeing the set-up, execution, and cleanup of events.
• Collaborating with multiple teams, vendors, and partners during the event planning process.
• Prepping media materials and communicating directly with audiences.
• Meeting clients to discuss and understand their goals and needs and converting them into project plans.
• Participating in client projects and being responsible for their outcomes.
• Delegating and using inclusive language and behaviors.
• Resolving issues for unique on-ground problems and situations.
• Preparing and presenting decks and other communication materials.
• Collaborating with PR/media relations colleagues.
• Managing multiple events at different stages in the planning process simultaneously.
• Managing client interaction, serving as the day-to-day client contact on certain accounts and projects.
• Managing budgets and billing for certain accounts and projects.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree required.

REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating calm under pressure, with at least 3-5+ years of communications or event planning experience, including 1-2+ years in an agency setting. Required experience includes, but is not limited to:

• High organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Expertise in multitasking with impeccable attention to detail.
• Ability to foresee issues and anticipate client and attendee needs.
• Strong proofreading skills and ability to execute tasks to completion.
• A successful track record of events.
• Leadership skills with experience managing teams through influence and sound judgment.
• Decision-making skills, including applying critical thinking, analyzing situations, and recommending the best course of action.
• Experience with project management tools such as Asana or Smartsheet.
• Effective communication skills across multiple channels.
• Knowledge of target audiences, including local community stakeholders and influencers.
• Understanding of marketing concepts and PR practices for effective media relations.
• Ability to identify potential opportunities for clients.
• Outstanding communication and writing skills. This role requires regular travel across the US.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

We believe great work starts with taking care of our people. Benefits include:

• World-class healthcare insurance
• Profit sharing
• Unlimited sick days
• 401k match and personal financial planning
• Flexible work environment, combining remote and in-office work when safe to do so.

ABOUT JACKSON SPALDING

Jackson Spalding is a public relations and marketing agency that helps brands earn measurable audience attention, affinity, and action through integrated services. Founded in 1995, the agency is independently owned with offices in Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles, and Athens, GA. Its clients include Chick-fil-A, The Coca-Cola Company, Delta Air Lines, Google, L.L.Bean, Orkin, and Primrose Schools. Recognized as one of the best PR agencies in America by Forbes in 2023, Jackson Spalding has received numerous awards and recognitions.

EEO STATEMENT

We embrace and celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a sense of belonging. Jackson Spalding is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.