Crowe PR is a dynamic public relations and marketing firm. Combining proven storytelling tactics with novel marketing tools, we build, manage and protect reputation & drive positive brand awareness & business growth for our clients.
We are professionals who thrive in a positive and collaborative environment and learn and grow from one another. We are committed to our core values and harness the culture of authenticity, transparency, proactivity and positivity to deliver results that truly move the needle for our clients. We celebrate achievements and are driven by success. We are proud to have been recognized for 2022 accolades such as Inc. 5000, SDBJ Best Places to Work, and The PR Net 100' lists, to name a few!
Who You Are:
You are a growth-minded public relations and marketing professional who thrives in a dynamic entrepreneurial environment and is willing to take risks and think big. Your passion for brand development centers on solving clients’ problems with strategic and creative solutions. You are ROI-driven, focused, communicative and bring a positive atmosphere to the team. You embrace your strengths and are ready to grow in your career.
At-Will Employment: This position is an at-will employee position.
Exempt Position: This position is an exempt salaried position.
Responsibilities:
Develop strategic marketing communications & PR plans and provide senior-level strategic counsel to clients;
Anticipate clients needs in advance and think through all possible outcomes to implement the best solution;
Strategically manage multiple clients’ business objectives, projects, and deadlines;
Stay apprised of clients’ brands, products, and/or services their key issues, competitive situation and industry trends;
Understand what drives client’s business forward and interpret industry information to accomplish client business objectives;
Work closely with media and social media teams to deliver on client KPIs;
Keep clients informed on quarterly plan and progress;
Resolve client concerns quickly and effectively with minimal direction;
Maintain relationships with top tier media to readily secure coverage on behalf of clients;
Draft, review and distribute media materials, including press releases, backgrounders, feature articles, brochure copy, website copy, blogs and more;
Develop media lists and opportunity calendars;
Secure and facilitate media stays & interviews;
Ensure all administrative assets, including but not limited to, trackers, media lists, reports, and agendas are always up-to-date;
Prepare client agendas at least 24 hours in advance;
Act as the liaison between senior management and junior staff to keep senior staff updated on client matters and ensure that junior staff are properly performing their duties;
Assist with social media strategy and content creation, where appropriate;
Lead and participate in internal brainstorms, message development and media training;
Support business development process with deck preparation and presentations;
Represent the agency in local business and public relations & marketing communities;
Coach and inspire the growth and development of junior team members by providing consistent feedback, training, and growth opportunities.
5+ years of public relations agency experience with at least 1 year of experience in a management role;
Bachelor’s Degree in communications, public relations, or similar field preferred;
Excellent oral and written communication skills and knowledge of AP Style;
Self-starter, who can complete tasks with little direction and can independently problem-solve based on a combination of experience and research;
Displays utmost professionalism internally and externally, with clients, partners, etc.;
A positive, analytical, and creative mindset to be used in identifying and approach challenges, inefficiencies, and ineffective processes with a solution-oriented mindset;
A good and active listener, someone who reads people and those in a room well (and adapts their style and response accordingly);
Ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple client projects and deadlines across teams;
Is solutions-oriented, recommends solutions when problems arise, assists colleagues in problem solving, and seeks input from colleagues in problem resolution;
Ability to work in a dynamic environment through flexibility, resilience and a positive outlook;
Experience with Cision, Meltwater and/or other journalist databases and reporting tools;
Proficient at Microsoft Office Suite.
Benefits & Perks:
Medical, Dental, Vision coverage;
401k retirement savings;
Generous PTO policy;
40 hours of sick leave;
Half-day Fridays;
Pet friendly;
Remote flex;
New business commission opportunity;
Employee referral bonus opportunity
Crowe PR is committed to fostering a culture of trust, respect and inclusion – both within our walls and our wider communities. We are curating a workplace that honors diversity and celebrates individual differences. We remain committed to offering equal opportunities to all, regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender, political beliefs, age, level of education, or disability status.
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. This job description should not be construed in any way to create a contractual relationship.
