Team DPR is growing! Are you a driven individual with a knack for PR? We're on the lookout for a talented Public Relations Assistant Account Executive to add to our team. If you're a go-getter with a passion for storytelling, we want to hear from you! Must be based in Dallas, TX. Please email a cover letter and your resume to Courtney@Droesepr.com.
Job Responsibilities:
Account Management / Media Relations Admin Work:
- With direction, undertake account administrative work (media coverage, compiling press clippings, reporting, event invites/RSVP management, agendas + notes, press kit maintenance, media list building and maintenance)
- Research: Conduct thorough background research for PR initiatives and industry trends for DPR clients.
- Client Communication: Support day-to-day communications with client with direction
- Work Management + Prioritization: Must have the skill set to understand tasks and direction. Uses critical thinking. Shows sense of urgency.
- PR Planning + Strategy: Support the Account Team in the development of PR Plans and Strategy for DPR clients that align with brand initiatives and goals.
Writing Skills/Content Creation
- Creative Ideation: Share ideas with direction by account team.
- Writing: Help to implement communication strategies and projects and is responsible for the drafting and editing of media releases, media briefs, fact sheets and other communications material.
- Pitching: With account team direction, secure consistent and quality media placements, influencer seeding, etc. with active pitching. Assist in planning, coordinating and implementing client programs and activities.
- Media List Building: Responsible for creation of media and influencer lists
- Internal Communication: Maintain effective communication with internal teams and find timely solutions to resolve any challenges.
Presentation/Communications/How You Show Up/Leadership
- Presentation Skills: Begins to show strong presentation skills. Begins to speak up on client calls and brings positive energy to calls.
- Presence: “How you show up” is important – appropriate attire, confidence, demeanor, positive attitude, team player, flexibility, and willingness to accept feedback.
Events
- Event Planning: Support team in compiling all relevant information to prep for the event, sending invitations, compiling RSVPs, creating face sheets, etc.
- Event Execution/On-site Support: Assist with guest check-in, assist account team with basic tasks associated with event logistics (pre-, during and post-event), assist photographer at events. *Some events occur on evenings and/or weekends
- Event Reporting: Post-event, compile a full recap of event coverage with direction from the account team.
- Based in Dallas, TX
- At least 1 year of relevant PR experience (not inclusive of internships)
- Superior communication and organizational skills with strong attention to detail
- Strong pulse on what is happening in public relations, performance marketing, and within the digital landscape, luxury brand experience is a plus!
- Ability to initiate and drive projects
