Public Relations Sr. Account Manager

** Applicants must have agency experience, and must be able to commute 1-2 times a week to the office. Relocation packages are not offered, and must be currently residing within commuting distance.**
Title: Public Relations Sr. Account Manager
Supervisor: VP of Advertising and Public Relations
Job Type: Full-time, Based in New Jersey
Who We Are
EFK PR is the communications division of EFK Group (EFK): A high-energy, fast- growing, and socially conscious company headquartered in New Jersey. As a full-service marketing, digital advertising, and PR agency, EFK's clients range from private and non-profit to state government and federal agencies.
Join Our Team of Visionaries
You'll be joining a team where each person's impact is powerful and counted on. We are committed to delivering exceptional results and exceeding our client's expectations, with a small and nimble team of passionate and forward-thinking storytellers.
Are You The Right Fit?
A Sr. Account Manager at EFK is a media-savvy PR rockstar, a jack of all trades, and a true leader at heart with a proven background of landing impactful results for clients. You are dialed into the evolving media landscape of PR in addition to your clients' industries - always one step ahead and thoughtfully inserting them into the
conversation somehow. You have harnessed deep connections with local and national press, and have a knack for building relationships with not only media, but clients and your peers. You're not only a thought leader, but a problem solver who always comes to the table with a solution. A Sr. Account Manager at EFK is goal-
oriented, highly-strategic, creative, incredibly detail-oriented and passionate.
This multidimensional role will require:
A willingness to positively support and impact a growing, evolving and restructuring team
A willingness to take helm responsibilities and initiatives for clients
An ability to take the lead on larger scale initiatives within the client strategy
The ability to to lead a team of junior level staff while fostering their growth and development
A proven capability to manage accounts autonomously while also serving a wider team and organization
An ambition to grow and excel within the agency
A profound understanding of the current landscape of communications, media relations and public relations
A keen knowledge and interest in the news media cycle as well as current events and pop culture
Support personal and professional development of yourself and your peers
Superior communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
A want to succeed, evolve and grow within a woman led organization
The Job Opportunity
We are looking for a savvy and driven Sr. Account Manager to join our growing team (preferably with a background and experience in EFK's clients, industries or similar) who is ready to dive into the trenches and make an immediate impact. As Sr. Account Manager, you would work collaboratively with clients and internal teams to support overall strategies and drive effective results through traditional media
relations, reimagined PR, and social media solutions. This role will report directly to the VP of Account Services, Advertising and Public Relations.
This full-time position is very much a proactive and hands-on position. Candidates should love writing and be excellent at it, have experience AND confidence interacting with clients, in addition to proven success in securing meaningful coverage.
In this role, you would be responsible for the following:
Spearhead the development of PR strategies for clients in collaboration with the team
Foster deep relationships with media, influencers, and brand partners
Actively pitch and drive high-level and impactful media results while mentoring others to do the same
Maintain ongoing and effective communication with clients, while participating in weekly meetings and sharing results on a consistent basis
Liaise between clients and the agency
Serve as the lead point of contact for client brands
Lead weekly to bi-weekly client calls
Proactively ideate creative ways to amplify coverage and overall clients' brand awareness
Develop presentations, briefs, and PR internal and external PR materials such as press releases, media kits, and more
Track coverage, update, and share comprehensive reports and results with stakeholders
Attend onsite events, activations, or in-person opportunities
Support cross-functional alignment across the organization
Ability to support the VP and promote team structure
What We're Looking For
Experience: 6+ years of public relations/media relations agency experience with experience managing clients, developing and executing successful PR and integrating with social media strategies (when applicable).
Strategic: A strategic thinker who approaches projects from a holistic and integrated view.
Client Relations: Proven track record at building and growing trusting client relationships. The confidence to communicate with clients and manage relationships and expectations
Media Relations: Existing, solid relationships with local and national media, and a love for cultivating those connections and networking.
Communication: Superior communication and written skills.
Attention to Detail: A keen eye for focusing on the details and keeping organized.
Punctual: Must be able to adhere to strict deadlines, in addition to being punctual for meetings, events, calls, etc.
Team Player: A collaborative and spirited team player who will do what it takes to get the job done in a timely manner.
Positive Attitude: A positive thinker who is focused on finding solutions and contributing to a positive team environment.
Proficiency: Strong knowledge of PR, with some proficiency in digital and traditional media channels including social media.
The Perks
Health insurance
Vision & Dental insurance
401k
Agency is closed the week between Christmas and New Year
14 personal days, 3 sick days
13 holidays, 1 floating holiday
Summer Fridays
A lot of growth potential!
An incredibly creative and fun team to work with!
Schedule: Monday to Friday 9am-5pm ET with flexibility to work after hours and/or
weekends (due to the nature of PR)
Location: Current Offices Located In Trenton, NJ: Reliable commute if needed or
planning to relocate before starting work (Required).
Starting salary range: $65,000-$75,000 based on experience