Now Hiring - Outcast International - Professional Services Senior Account Executive, Communications in Seattle, WA

Full description of the position

Why work at Outcast? Sure, there's our legacy — 24 years building the iconic brands that came out of Silicon Valley. Or you could say it's because of our "better agency" approach — fully integrating digital, communications, and creative to help support the entire lifecycle of a brand. Or maybe it's because shaping brands that shape the future is our mission (and yes, we’re aware of how big that sounds). But in the end, the very best reason we can give you to come work with us is because we aim to work with the best people, and to do it with purpose.

The Senior Account Executive, Communications at Outcast plays a key role in building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and media, creating and executing strategic plans and managing daily account needs. To succeed in this role, individuals should have a leadership mindset with the ability to oversee and mentor junior members of the team, in addition to driving results for clients, ensuring consistency and accuracy.

Who You Are:

• Self-motivated and able to anticipate team and client needs
• Excited by the ever-changing media landscape and eager to secure earned media placements
• Dedicated to delivering excellent quality work to clients
• A clear communicator with the ability to digest and clearly explain difficult topics
• A strategic thinker that is able to map recommendations to client goals
• A proven multitasker with the ability to manage multiple teams, levels and deadlines at once, asking for support, as needed
• An empathetic, supportive mentor to junior teammates

What You’ll Do:

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Execute strategic programs, projects, and initiatives that advance clients’ communications objectives, providing counsel to help direct junior staff
• Support team leads to manage client relationship, providing day-to-day client support and counsel; ensuring all deadlines and client expectations are met
• Write and review content and media materials, including presentations, plans, and pitches; review and provide feedback on draft work from junior team members
• Assist with media strategy development, keeping a pulse on industry and competitor news to develop proactive story ideas and pitch angles
• Identify and secure media opportunities for clients
• Develop and maintain relationships with reporters, event organizers, and industry peers
• Conduct media training and prep with clients, as well as client messaging and positioning and message/narrative development, as needed
• Attend and staff conferences, interviews and other client opportunities
• Oversee and mentor junior team members with a focus on growth and development; Provide timely and constructive feedback to teammates, as needed
• Assist with onboarding new team members
• Actively participate in pursuing new business for the agency; support proposal and pitch research
• Represent agency and/or clients at key industry events

What You’ll Need:

• B.S. in Communications or Marketing, B.A. in English, Journalism or related degree preferred
• 3+ years of full-time public relations, media relations, corporate communications experience (can be combined)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Drive
• Proficient in media tools such as Cision, Meltwater, Trendkite, etc.
• Experience supervising individuals and basic project management
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Strong interest in media and storytelling
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Strong background in media relations

About Outcast

Who We Are: We're an integrated marketing agency specializing in digital, communications, and creative. We partner with some of the world’s most iconic businesses to tell the stories that push their brands forward. In short, we shape brands that shape the future. Founded in 1997, we have offices in San Francisco, New York City, Washington DC, Los Angeles, Seattle, and London.

Our Values: Live an inclusive culture; Stay curious, be flexible; Keep partnership at the center; Aim to outdo, Deliver excellence; Work with purpose, always

EEO Disclaimer: Outcast is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• PR Agency: 3 years (Required)
• Media relations: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: Remote