Public Relations Senior Account Executive

Our SPM culture is creative, collaborative, people-first and inclusive, where you can do great work, make an impact on client business, enjoy your workdays, learn from your teammates and grow professionally and personally. At the core of our culture is our No Jerks policy, a rule we live by at SPM. “No jerks” means you work with clients and brands you trust in an atmosphere of mutual respect among agency leadership, team members and clients.SPM senior account executives are at the critical juncture of doing, leading and learning. They have the opportunity to serve as a main client contact while also providing strategy and counsel. They also assist in the development and execution of client PR plans, have exposure to editorial and crisis communications training and are encouraged to bring new ideas to the agency and its clients. Work includes media relations, writing, account organization and management, PR strategy/planning, measurement and reporting, influencer strategy and execution and industry research.SPM offers a flexible, hybrid schedule with competitive pay & benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K with up to 4% match, three weeks’ vacation in the first year, 15 paid holidays off, a new business commission program, continuing education opportunities, paid time off for volunteering, “pawternity,” Flex Fridays and so much more.You’re a great fit if:You have earned your stripes with a minimum of four years’ post-graduate PR experienceYou’re a continuous learner and love to unearth new trends or toolsYou have agency experience and/or a background in restaurant, CPG or petcareYou live for getting a big win for your client You have a bachelor’s degree in public relations, journalism or a related field from a four-year accredited college or university·      You are an AP style master·      You are familiar with PR measurement and research tools, including Critical Mention, Muck Rack and HypeAuditorYou are a self-starter, a critical thinker and thrive in a high-energy environment       ·      You are based in the DFW area or are willing to relocate for in-person workPeople-First Culture ·      Our 27-year No Jerks policy means we do not have jerks on our team and resign client business if the client or the work becomes a continued and egregious problem for our team ·      Continual feedback and career path development  ·      Custom-built, dog-friendly office space with gourmet kitchen, large back patio and free parking in the Design District ·      “Pawternity” work from home opportunity when a new pet joins an employee’s family ·      Paid parental leave ·      Ongoing DE&I work across entire agency team   Work-Life Balance ·      Hybrid schedule: Mondays and Fridays at home, Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday in office and additional optional work from home days for added flexibility ·      Permanent “Flex Fridays” – workday ends at 1 p.m. every Friday (if work is completed) ·      Comp time when weekend or late hours apply ·      Generous holiday schedule, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s, the employee’s birthday and 10 other holidays, including MLK Day, Juneteenth and a floating holiday of the employee’s choosing Please send resumes to Loren Rutledge at loren@spmcommunications.com