Hunter

• Drive effective implementation of multiple client PR programs • Manage account teams and programs to deliver high quality results on-time and on-budget • Develop and oversee the account teams in writing press materials, client correspondence, traditional and social media strategy and outreach, client reports, etc. • Anticipate issues • Delegate and assign work among team members • Make recommendations for ways to meet client needs • Serve as a representative of the client and agency on-site at client events • Manage account financials: develop and manage budgets, fee estimates, out-of-pocket expenses, team hour allocations, billing, invoicing, etc. • Regularly monitor to ensure execution is staying on-budget and is profitable; regularly report budget status to agency management • Provide analysis to clients of program results • Develop strategic, creative ideas and tactical elements for client programs • Serve as primary client contact and build/maintain strong relationships with key client personnel • Accommodate and anticipate client needs; make recommendations to clients • Respond to requests for information from clients in a timely manner • Lead client calls, meetings, and presentations to the client; participate in client brainstorms; attend client events • Use metrics and analytics to provide insights and counsel to clients pertaining to programs and proposals • Recognize and seek opportunities to grow client accounts • Maintain relationships with key contacts at traditional and social media outlets; leverage those relationships to obtain desired media coverage on behalf of the agency and/or clients • Compile presentations for new business and business renewal proposals; participate in new business and/or business renewal pitches • Participate in agency brainstorm sessions for client programs • Serve as a senior leader on agency committees, as designated/asked; participate in and drive agency initiatives, visibility efforts and staff development • Demonstrate an interest in the long-range health of the agency • Represent the agency in professional associations; develop new professional contacts through participation in outside organizations • Ability to understand the clients’ business and relevant industry trends and use the information to develop strategic PR programs • Manage multiple accounts and projects • Train and mentor junior and mid-level staff • Effectively delegate work among account teams • Travel to client and event locations; meet with clients at their office locations/headquarters • Demonstrate strong writing, editing, presentation and interpersonal communications skills • Show integrity and good judgment when working with colleagues and clients • Deal constructively with client and personnel situations