Location: New York, NY
Field: PR/Communications
Min. Experience: 3-5 year(s)
Basis: Full-time

Description:

Olu & Company is a Black-led company deeply rooted in the mission to build and implement strategic plans that transform passion into action. We seek a motivated candidate with 3-5 years of publicity experience for a full-time Account Manager position. The Account Manager will effectively lead media campaigns for a diverse roster of clients in the arts, design, and social justice sectors. This position is for remote work.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and execute comprehensive media strategies to achieve maximum, positive coverage for clients.

Actively build extensive network of journalists across different media sectors.

Draft written content on behalf of clients, including bios, fact sheets, talking points, press releases, and pitch letters.

Arrange interviews, media appointments, and client meetings.

Organize events including press previews, dinners, etc.

Organize and successfully lead press trips.

Draft agendas for client calls.

Facilitate incoming press requests on behalf of clients.

Research, read, and synthesize a high volume of information from different sources in order to facilitate effective media outreach and strategy.

Attend client meetings and conference calls.

Oversee team of Associate Account Managers and Account Associates.

Requirements:

You are knowledgeable, passionate and support social justice and the Black Lives Matter movement.

You have 3-5 years of PR experience in a role that involves directly pitching journalists and achieving coverage on behalf of clients.

You are proactive and have a strong attention to detail.

You are capable of successfully balancing multiple projects with competing deadlines.

You are willing to go the extra mile to do a great job rather than a good job.

You are organized and efficient with your time.

You are an active consumer of media and have a strong grasp on the media landscape across a range of topics and issues.

You are proficient in English as well as in MS Office.

You hold a college degree in any subject, preferably in the arts, humanities, journalism, communications, and media.

BENEFITS:

55-60k yearly salary depending on experience

Comprehensive PTO package

Monthly reimbursements for technology #LI-DNI

Please submit your cover letter, resume and a 1-2 page writing sample as a single PDF to jobs@olucompany.com



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