Account Executive, Consumer Public Relations

Our Consumer Marketing practice is looking for a motivating, energetic, self-starting Account Executive to join our New York office. This position affords outstanding opportunities to gain sector experience in consumer technology by implementing public relations tactics for blue chip clients. Responsibilities: The Account Executive will develop expertise in a full range of public relations tactics while drafting high quality written materials and interacting with clients. This position offers the opportunity to participate in events and communications programs on behalf of respected businesses and organizations. The successful hire will participate in activities including preparing client and media materials, pitching to the media, conducting background research as needed, coordinating and staffing interviews, as well as providing support in developing communications plans. The successful candidate should be able to effectively handle increasing levels of responsibility as his/her tenure increases with the firm. Qualifications: ·  Minimum of 1-3 years of full-time public relations, corporate communications, industry sector or related experience·  Experience in the consumer technology and/or retail/fashion sectors and familiarity with ecommerce strongly preferred.·  Ability to develop and edit high quality written materials, including media correspondence, bylines, and speaking abstracts·  Self motivated with acute attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously·  Ability to meet deadlines without sacrificing quality·  Excellent verbal communication skills·  Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain solid client and media relationships and deliver outstanding results·  Ability to contact most categories of media and begin to suggest new story ideas appropriate for each client’s business·  Solid presentation skills·  Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, marketing or related field Fleishman-Hillard’s reputation for quality, creativity, and results is the foundation of our distinguished status in the industry.  We offer a competitive salary and superb benefits including medical/dental/vision, life/disability insurance, paid holidays, and a 401(k) plan with a significant company match. Please click “Apply Now”  to apply for this position or to learn more about career opportunities with Fleishman-Hillard. Please do not contact the New York office directly – only resumes submitted through this Web site will be considered.  Fleishman-Hillard is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. M/F/D/V. Company:Fleishman-Hillard Inc.Location:US-NY-New York CityStatus:Full Time, EmployeeJob Category:OtherRelevant Work Experience:1+ to 2 Years An equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V