Public Relations Account Manager

A Chair 6 Collective Account Manager is responsible for managing a portfolio of four to six (4–6) clients. Focusing on earned media and campaigns that build buzz, align with strategic goals and drive results. An ideal PR Account Manager understands the elements of a good story while honoring KPI and planning. In addition, an ideal PR Account Manager will serve our brand partners and media relationships with attention, craft, and energy.PR Account Managers who thrive at Chair 6 Collective will ask challenging questions, they'll build thought-provoking briefs, and they'll measure results in a quantitative way. They will understand that context matters, too. Our people have an affinity for brands, relationships with media and influencers, intimacy with sales reps and willingness—or, better yet, competency—with trade tools and software. They are familiar with AP Style, have a point of view on press release distribution tactics and understand why third-party validation sways purchase intent and brand loyalty.Lastly, PR Account Managers at Chair 6 Collective enjoy the hustle of hosting media, the lifestyle of a mountain town, the challenge of a burgeoning agency, and the growth opportunities posed by our storytelling shop’s momentum.Here’s how Chair 6 can look (day-to-day responsibilities):• Account management with a portfolio of PR partners, including weekly status calls andreal-time PR wins to your clients’ point of contact• Provide strategic counsel to clients to align their earned media with brand goals, PRpitches with marketing campaigns; we need to celebrate wins together based on fluency• Create and distribute company announcements and information to the media• Write press releases in a quality and timely manner and then distribute in a strategic way• Build and nurture lasting relationships with existing and new clients• Build and nurture win-win relationships with key media contacts• Host media, take the story to writers, speak with influencers and connect with journalistsand other members of the press• Execute the PR plan• Provide innovative and creative ideas to clients• Brief clients and update them on PR activity• Analyze PR coverage, create monthly PR reports and providing narrative to the numbers• Be a positive addition, in your own way, to the Chair 6 cultureKey Responsibilities• Daily point of contact with key media contacts• Daily point of contact with clients• Develop industry, sector and product focused PR campaigns• Manage the needs of the client and their accounts• Contribute to daily internal meetings and weekly client status updates• Keep abreast of current PR trends and tools• Build client relationships and maintain a network of media contacts including journalists,editors and influencers• Spearhead both traditional PR and social media projects• “Story mine” for new angles, stories and pitches to propel our clients’ profile, productsand services• Fulfill the client’s key performance indicators and growing accounts• Add to new business development in three core products—earned, owned and paid media• Manage a high level of client interaction• Manage and mentor junior members of staffKey Skills• Display of productive communication skills—written, verbal and presentation• Emotional intelligence and interpersonal expertise• A passion for the media and storytelling• Intimacy with storytelling venues and mediums• Conviction and passion• Creative flair for strategic thinking and execution• Entrepreneurial and commercially aware• Solid industry knowledge and experience in building influential networks• Good project management and time management skills• Service focused and empathetic to othersQualifications• Bachelor’s Degree• At least two (2) years of PR, storytelling or marketing experience• Experience of directing business to business (B2B) or business to consumer (B2C) PRaccounts• Agency or brand experience is preferred• Evidence of copywriting, marketing and report writing, social media, event managementand client liaison skills• Strong communication with excellent presentation and data analysis capabilities• Aptitude to build a network• Industry knowledge and contacts is beneficialCompany DescriptionChair 6 Collective is a PR and storytelling agency growing off of Main Street in Aspen, Colorado. We believe in good storytelling's ability to build brands, engage audiences, and drive success. Our team thrives on creating meaningful connections, delivering impactful results, and crafting memorable experiences. With decades of experience in editorial, public relations, and marketing, we combine strategic vision with effective execution to offer creative solutions. Our approach is guided by our passion for meaningful storytelling and dedication to serving clients’ audiences through impactful campaigns.