Hawthorne Strategy Group is growing and adding a Senior Account Executive to its team. We are looking for someone who will bring energy, enthusiasm, and a commitment to delivering outstanding results to our clients and fellow team members. Hawthorne utilizes a flexible, hybrid work environment where employees work remotely and from the office.
Responsibilities:
· Creates clear, accurate and compelling news copy
· Understands how social media and traditional media work together
· Responsible for the successful development, execution and delivery of PR campaigns
· Demonstrates creativity and resourcefulness in identifying media to pitch, and in creating effective client stories
· Brings good ideas for maximizing opportunities on social media
· Develops a solid and comprehensive understanding of our firm’s strategy
· Competently leads smaller projects with little supervision
· Develops strong relationships with clients to ensure a positive experience with the firm
· Develops inventive, effective social media initiatives for clients
Qualifications:
· 3-5 years of PR experience, agency experience preferred
· Self-starter who accepts ownership of projects
· Excellent project management and oral communication skills
· Excellent news writing, editing and proofreading abilities
· Strong track record of media pitching and placement
· Demonstrated ability to write copy (pitches, news releases, social posts)
· Experience using Cision, Meltwater, or similar monitoring and media database tools preferred
· Strong Microsoft Office skills
Hawthorne Strategy Group specializes in strategic communications, issues management, public policy, and community and media relations. Our process is focused on achieving measurable results, bringing big-picture strategies coupled with focused tactics, Hawthorne provides the experience of a big public relations firm with the tailored attention of a small agency. Hawthorne offers a flexible working environment, competitive salary, a full benefit package including profit-sharing, 401(k), medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, long-term and short-term disability. Hawthorne offers a robust professional development program, including partial student loan repayment. Hawthorne is committed to equity and inclusion.
Please submit resume, writing samples, and cover letter to Cynthia McCafferty, Cynthia@hawthornestrategy.com.