Account Executive

We’re a women-owned, Seattle-based firm looking for local candidates to join our collaborative team. You’re an experienced PR/marketing account executive with a firm grasp of public relations and digital marketing tools. You have a strong desire to continually hone your craft and take your knowledge to the next level. 

**This is a hybrid position that requires two days per week in our Seattle office, located in the Fremont neighborhood.** 

Candidate attributes: 

  • Strategic thinker/tactically skilled: You can see the forest through the trees and know how to craft strategic short and long-term programs that are aligned with business goals. At the same time, you can’t wait to roll-up your sleeves and get the work done. 
  • Initiative: As self-starter, you are eager to develop new ideas and get things done. You’re adept at anticipating situations that will require a response, and proactively addressing needs. 
  • Results driven: You find ways to succeed no matter what the challenge. You take ownership of responsibilities and are a natural problem solver. You are self-directed and know how to deliver agreed upon results. 
  • Collaborative/Relationship-driven: You enjoy being part of a team working toward shared goals and a mutual accountability. You are able to support or lead multiple client accounts and enjoy working with a wide range of external stakeholders, from vendors to partners. You understand the importance of listening, asking probing questions and allowing others to be heard. 
  • Detail-oriented: You take pride in your excellent organizational and project management skills and your innate ability to manage multiple key projects with tight time frames. 
  • Quality commitment: You have a consistent respect for high quality standards, and maintain those standards even when under pressure. You continually seek and share expertise to ensure client programs are of the highest caliber. 
  • Professionally mature: You demonstrate sound judgment, integrity and discretion. You exhibit confidence, experience, and poise under pressure. 
  • Exceptional writer: Your education and experience reflect excellent writing ability that is creative and technically proficient. You have a near-rabid adherence to AP style. 

Skills, experience AND education: 

  • A BA/BS degree in communications, public relations, journalism or related field 
  • At least three years PR agency or equivalent corporate experience in public relations 
  • Command of digital and social marketing tools 
  • Proven success securing placements with traditional and digital media 
  • Experience delivering social media outreach and engagement programs 
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and produce quality work under pressure 

Key responsibilities: 

  • Craft well-written PR-related content such as key messaging, press releases, op/eds, and social media content 
  • Establish and maintain fruitful relationships with traditional and digital media 
  • Create, produce and distribute content marketing campaigns across paid, earned, owned and shared channels 
  • Conduct research and secure editorial, award and speaking opportunity  
  • Event management and production 
  • Assist in developing and executing digital marketing initiatives, and manage relationships with subject-matter expert consultants and partners  
  • Assist in developing paid advertising in traditional media 
  • Maintain day-to-day communications with clients, gathering information, driving deadlines, participating in meetings, and offering new ideas and activities for client programs 
  • Manage the client document editing/approval process and adhere to client budgets and assignment scope 

What we offer: 

We offer a collaborative, hybrid work environment that rewards and embraces those who are driven and ambitious while thoughtful and conscientious. Team members who take pride in delivering high-quality work, while exceeding client expectations and continuously honing their skills will find opportunities for unlimited growth and development.  

Our generous compensation package includes: 

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and life insurance 
  • Company-matched 401(k) savings program 
  • Paid-Time-Off and liberal continuing education programs 
  • A bevy of other perks 

To be considered: 

If you’d like to be considered for this position, please send your resume, three writing samples and a cover letter describing your work history and why you think you’d be a good fit for this position to recruiter@firmani.com.