Atlanta, Georgia--Boutique Firm Hiring - Public Relations & Client Development Manager

Company: Eberly Public Relations
Position:
Boutique Firm Hiring - Public Relations &
Client Development Manager
Location:
Atlanta, Georgia
Job Status: Full-time
Salary: Negotiable
Ad Expires:
June 19, 2009
Job ID: 965859
Website: http://www.eberlypr.com

Description:
Public Relations & Client Development Manager

Company: Eberly Public Relations is a full-service Public / Media Relations and Advertising firm that specializes in the Home, Garden, Design, Agri-business, and Horticulture Industries. The company’s clients are located nationally and internationally. Client services primarily include Public Relations, Media Relations, Marketing Planning / Execution, Brand Development / Execution, Market Research, Copywriting, Photography, and Advertising. The firm is located in downtown Atlanta. Growth and earning potential are extremely high.

Job description: The Public Relations Manager will be responsible for assisting and supporting the co-owners, employees, and subsidiaries of the company in a variety of functions essential to fundamental Public Relations, Marketing, and Advertising programs / campaigns as well as client / account management. Account management and business development are key elements of the job. The incumbent will be expected, and given every opportunity, to grow into a “senior manager” position in time. Training will be provided, and the employee will be enabled to stretch his / her skill sets and scope of responsibility as he / she professionally and accurately drives the process.

Key job components: • Working within Home, Garden, Design, Horticulture, and Agribusiness Marketing Communications with an emphasis upon Public / Media Relations. • Serving as lead (across select accounts) under co-owners; developing / implementing strategic PR plans, campaigns and pitches. • Identifying research needs for new business; developing new business accounts. • Conducting market / media research and leading efforts to maintain company procedures and best practices.

Job involves: • Managing all facets of organized and strategic Media Relations and pitching. • Writing client-based press releases and by-lined articles; researching and writing case-studies. • Assisting with the development of story angles and creative brainstorming. • Disseminating and tracking press releases and other news modes / channels. • Assisting with photoshoots and coordinating interviews. • Coordinating and assisting with major industry tradeshows and media events for clients. • Developing new business accounts for and with co-owners and under direction of co-owners. • Scheduling and assisting with Speakers’ Bureau / press tours. • Preparing, mailing, and tracking a variety of kits / packets to editors, clients, and others. • Assisting with advertising planning, buying, and scheduling. • Participating in creative conceptualization and branding to include concepts for print ads, logos, collateral, events, Web sites, media kits, etc. • Writing reports outlining PR activities / results / goals / deliverables for employer and clients. • Maintaining / organizing hardcopy and electronic file systems. • Researching, organizing, and managing hardcopy and digital media clippings. • Preparing, sending, tracking digital photo libraries to editors, clients, and others. • Typing, copying, dictate writing, letter writing, pitch writing / implementation. • Assisting with reading / monitoring publications important to the company / clients. • Generally meeting employer / client needs and expectations.

Skills and background required: • Three to five plus year(s) experience working in either a Public / Media Relations. • Business development experience in PR / advertising or similar background. • Must have some clearly defined exposure to or experience in Media Relations / pitching. • Superior research and writing skills; must be an excellent writer. Writing test required. • Knowledge of Associated Press guidelines. • Extremely organized, self-motivated / driven, multi-task oriented. • Ability and flexibility to juggle multiple varying tasks and projects. • Ability to work under and meet tight / changing deadlines. • Excellent communications skills and team player / positive attitude. • 4-year degree in one of the following: Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or Ag-Communications. Job history and / or internships must be verifiable. • Computer versed to include Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and familiarity with PowerPoint and Photo Shop. • Ability to work Monday – Friday from 8:30 to 5:30 and occasionally earlier / later. • MUST LIVE IN Atlanta metro area; non-local candidates will not be contacted.

Compensation: • Salary depends upon portfolio, experience, references, and education, in addition to commission and bonus structure for employee-developed new business • Health benefits – POS, low co-pays for general medical and hospital care; no referrals needed to see most subsidiary doctors, dental plan, vision plan and life insurance. • Ample paid days of absence • Solid bonuses based upon performance

How to apply: • Must submit all for consideration: cover letter, resume, reference list, salary history, and two articles. • Writing samples must clearly indicate candidate’s role in article or campaign. • All submissions / applications will be kept confidential. • Email submission to jobs@eberlypr.com • No calls or faxes please. • NOTE: MUST place, “Submission for Public Relations & Client Development Manager 001” in Subject line of email to be considered.