Cashman & Associates, a full-service strategic communications and marketing firm – awarded the Philadelphia Business Journal’s “Best Places to Work” and PR News’ “Top Places to Work” is seeking a full time Senior Account Executive for its headquarters in Philadelphia, PA.
Minimum Requirements: Must have a minimum 4-5 years of demonstrated agency experience managing a roster of lifestyle client accounts Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Communications or related field. Established local and national media and influencer contacts. Established account management/client interfacing experience.
The ideal candidate must demonstrate the following skills: Must have a proven track record of success in consumer public relations account management with a portfolio of media placements in local, regional and national media outlets. Must have strong local and national media relationships within lifestyle, hospitality, F&B and travel/tourism. Must have experience developing and executing integrated public relations strategies. Must have experience managing and mentoring internal teams of two or more employees. Must have experience with social media platforms and their use for audience engagement to support media strategy. Must have strong leadership and managerial skills. Must be a strong writer who has experience with press releases, pitches and persuasive writing. Must have excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.Must be detail-oriented and able to excel at managing multiple projects simultaneously. Must be articulate with strong verbal communication skills. Must be a proactive thinker who is flexible and reliable. Must be creative and make a constant effort to stay in touch with industry trends. Motivated self-starter and decisive, yet understands when to seek support when needed. Must be able to work evenings, weekends and travel as client work and events may require. Duties to include but are not limited to:
CLIENT: Develop and execute strategic communications programs that could include media relations, influencer marketing, community relations, social media, special events, etc. for clients primarily in the food & beverage and hospitality industry. Responsible for pitch strategy development, media outreach, material development, client correspondence, interview briefing documents, and other PR related tasks. Serve as primary client contact on select accounts, manage junior staff on account activity, review/edit written materials, and ensure deliverables are met within designated timeline. Plan and execute media-specific events including media dinners and press conferences. Organize for media to attend events and provide media with on-site assistance. Maintain a strategic view of clients’ business, encompassing business goals, competitive issues, along with the breadth of ever-changing communication tools and techniques to tell your clients’ stories and achieve their goals. Implement influencer marketing campaigns, as appropriate. Cultivate and maintain relationships with local, regional, national and trade print, broadcast, and online media. Assist with client marketing initiatives including: off-site events, collateral development, social media, and branding.
AGENCY: Assist the executive team with developing proposals and presentations for new business opportunities. Identify and give team direction on a variety of timely agency roundup and group pitches. Assist with the agency’s external communications strategies. Fosters agency culture and is responsible for contributing to direct reports’ annual and quarterly performance reviews, professional development plans and growth opportunities. Develops and tracks budgets including monitoring account team hours, out of pocket costs, etc. for multiple accounts.
Salary, Employee Development, Employee Incentives and Perks:
After the first ninety (90) days of employment, a full benefits package will be offered, which includes, but is not limited to:100% health insurance, optical and dental coverage (Independence Blue Cross)401k, eligible after one (1) year of employment with match15+ days of paid time off (PTO), plus at least 10 additional paid holidaysFlex and comp time, when appropriatePartial cell phone bill reimbursementYearly cost-of-living salary increase, based on performance. Opportunities for bonuses, based on performance. Opportunities for employer-paid continued education. Quarterly staff team building activities. Various lifestyle and wellness perks
To apply, please email your resume, cover letter and salary requirements to careers@cashmanandassociates.com. No phone calls, please.
