Evolve is looking for an experienced Public Relations Account Manager (2+ years of experience) to join the team.

Do you have at least 2+ years of experience working at a public relations agency? Have you worked directly with the media, pitching stories and securing coverage for clients? Do you want to be challenged professionally, using your critical thinking skills on the daily? Do you enjoy writing? How about creating "WOW" moments that the media gravitates towards? Want to make a difference in your community and help connect people? If so, we are looking to add to the Evolve PR and Marketing team!

Must Be

Experienced PR professional (2+ years with an agency preferred)
Reside in the Phoenix metro area
Collaborative
Leader
Teammate
Storyteller
Valid Driver’s License
Current Automobile Insurance
Reliable Transportation

Why We Love to Work Here

As an Evolve team member, we are hard workers and results driven, but we always carve out time for fun. There’s never a dull moment, as we work in a fast-paced environment for our clients. We celebrate our achievements, holidays and hard work with team outings, dinners, happy hours, holiday potlucks, day trips and more!

What We Do

Evolve PR & Marketing is celebrating 13 years of providing our clients comprehensive public relations services locally, nationally and in markets across the country. We represent over 100+ clients across all industries, and we strive to secure the best and biggest media coverage using our impressive, print, online, radio, blogger and influencer relationships.

“Bringing people together through our relationships to promote and enhance their message to the world.”

Benefits:

Competitive salary based on experience in the industry
Company covered insurance (100%): Health, dental, vision, life
Vacation time, sick pay, holiday pay (available upon starting)
401K Plan with company matching
Profit Sharing
Cell phone reimbursement
Gas mileage for work related travel
Assigned laptop for ability to work in or out of the office
On the spot awards (cash award)
Employee of the Month Award (cash award)
Work from home
Early release Fridays

Evolve Team Member

Highly motivated, results driven story tellers with a minimum of two years of public relations (PR) experience
PR experience includes “pitching” story ideas, writing press releases, bylines, curating media lists, and working on behalf of clients to promote their business to all media, etc.
Strong writing skills, particularly knowledgeable of “AP” style
Expertise in pitching and establishing relationships with local/national media is preferred
An expert in crafting language, to pen effective bylines and press releases
Ability to strategize and lead executive level meetings with clients
Robust relationship building skills, both externally and internally
Teamwork spirit and enjoys a positive culture
Coordinate and attend on-site tv segments, in-studio appearances, client meetings and events are a regular part of this position
Our work week is hybrid, with several remote days and other days in the office
Due to the interactive nature of this job, this position is open to candidates based in the Phoenix Metro area only

Roles and Responsibilities

While we work in a collaborative environment, account managers handle their own unique set of client accounts
Our clients include restaurants/food concepts, medical, legal, real estate, corporate, non-profit, and more
In this role, you will need to be a strategic thinker and leader, have the ability to communicate client products and services to various markets and demographics, and think outside the box to be creative in your story telling
There may be times when you will be required to work outside of the normal work hours of: Monday thru Thursday - 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday - 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
On occasion, you may be required to attend an early morning/early evening television segment for a client
Compensation for working on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday is provided
Research and manage your client’s individual needs
Come up with creative story ideas to pitch to the media
Attend client meetings
Coordinate interviews for your clients
Write and edit bylines and press release
Compile monthly reports using our media monitoring platforms
Research specific industry news/trends for use in communicating/marketing for our clients
Review literature on clients, previous marketing materials used that were successful, and gather materials of competitive companies in the field
Assist in the creation and management of multiple media contact database
Pitch and secure coverage in local, national and trade mediums
Gather and prepare for client meetings, and prepare monthly account summaries of account activities for clients
Represent and manage local and national brands
Write and edit copy – contribute articles, pitches, press releases, award submissions, etc.
Write and disseminate press releases and pitches to local and national media outlets
Coordinate various events including grand openings, anniversaries, seminars, etc.

Education & Experience

College degree in journalism, communications, or public relations
Knowledge of AP-style writing and editing
Superior presentation and analytical skills, plus demonstrated skills to handle a variety of assignments simultaneously
Ability to work under deadline pressure and extra hours if needed on assignments
Proficient in various computer programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Social Media platforms, etc.
Use of Muckrack, Smartsheet, Qwoted and Critical Mention

Salary

The salary range for this position is based upon experience working in the PR industry; preferably working within the Arizona market.

If you are interested in learning more or joining a dynamic team, please send your resume to jennifer@evolveprandmarketing.com and anthony@evolveprandmarketing.com.

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