About Salt + Ruttner Communications

At Salt + Ruttner (SRC), we believe creating meaningful, positive change is not only critical; it is an essential part of being human.

However, in today’s fragmented, oversaturated market, it is also astoundingly complicated. Ask any leader to identify the hardest part of launching a new product, business, or initiative, and you will find they grapple with the same challenge:

How can we successfully define and communicate our distinct value?

Founded in 2018 by industry veterans Megan Salt and Julia Ruttner, Salt + Ruttner is a marketing and communication consultancy that partners with the leaders and brands committed to making an impact in their communities, and, more broadly, the world. Our clients—which range from Fortune 50 companies to early-stage start-ups—look to us to cut through the noise and develop truly transformative brands as well as bespoke, cross-channel strategies that fuel awareness, inspire loyalty, and drive measurable results.

Job Description

SRC is looking to hire a full-time PR Senior Account Manager to join our growing team and work with dynamic clients that span fashion, lifestyle, and health + wellness.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Account Director to develop and implement integrated PR strategies that drive awareness and engagement through creative product placements, brand stories, executive interviews, and brand + launch announcements.
• Keep Account Directors and VP apprised of account status, including opportunities, and client and team issues.
• Manage approximately 5 - 8 accounts and projects.
• Maintain clear and consistent day-to-day communication with clients.
• Draft, edit, and disseminate press releases and other relevant PR materials.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with fashion/beauty, retail, lifestyle media, influencers, and KOLs.
• Assist in updating weekly and bi-weekly client status reports and recaps.
• Draft and deploy creative pitches to proactively secure coverage across print, digital, broadcast, and emerging media platforms.
• Identify and share relevant industry trends, sharing takeaways and areas of opportunity for our clients.
• Supporting the management of the Account Manager on day-to-day tasks, including overseeing the execution of agendas, media list updates, and reports.

• 4-year degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Hybrid position with in-office requirements two days per week in-person.
• A minimum of 5+ years of experience in Public Relations in either fashion, beauty, and/or lifestyle sectors, or related fields.
• Proven ability to secure high-impact placements.
• Ability to think both strategically and creatively.
• Self-starter with strong interpersonal and organizational skills with experience in supervising and managing multiple projects and cross-functional collaborations.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing deadlines and schedules.
• Well-versed in the media and social media landscape, pop culture, retail, and entertainment industry trends.
• Agency experience desired, but not required.

Benefits

Our company was founded on kindness and open communication, and we believe in fostering a welcoming work environment that reflects these values. We truly care for our team and are committed to the personal and professional growth and well-being of our employees.

• We work really hard, but we also believe time off from work is crucial, which is why we offer a generous PTO policy, 12 paid holidays, plus the week between Christmas and New Year’s Eve off - and a mandatory day off for your birthday.
• We close the office at 1 PM for Summer Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
• Medical and dental insurance.
• Generous retirement benefits.
• Employees have ample opportunities to attend industry and networking events.
• Flexible remote and in-office hybrid work schedule.
• Bonus incentive for bringing on new clients.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.