Account Executive

The TL;DR version: We’re hiring an account executive that plays by our House Rules. We need a go-getter with previous agency experience who’s ready to infuse creativity and innovate best practices to deliver amazing results across our growing portfolio of clients.

Here’s why you’ll love working at Geben Communication:

•  Our House Rules

• Geben Loves Families – 10 weeks paid leave, birth or adoption, mom or dad

• #GiveMoreGrowMore - 30 hours of paid volunteer time

• Flexible work schedule, sick time and vacation days

•  Inspacation – a required week-long sabbatical to rest and recharge

• Top Boutique PR Firm in Central Ohio (Columbus CEO)

• Top 10 Agency for Startups (Agency Post)

• Media Relations Agency of the Year (Ragan Communications)

Think you’ve got what it takes to help us exceed client expectations? 

The full story: This position is ideal for someone with one or two years of previous agency and/or media relations experience who would thrive in a non-corporate, fast-paced, results-driven environment. In this role, you’d be responsible for leading tactical implementation for a variety of both B2B and B2C clients, while also supporting planning/strategy development and nurturing client relationships. Because many of our clients are startups and/or tech-enabled businesses, a strong interest in the technology world is a must. Our goal is to hire someone who wants to grow with the company and take on more responsibilities.

What will you be doing as Geben’s newest team member? Every day is different, which keeps it fun and fresh, but some of your account executive responsibilities will include:

Client Management

• Work with the account manager to develop and implement tactical recommendations to support client strategies.

• Ensure internal and external deadlines are met and expectations are consistently exceeded.

• Support positive client relationships through the delivery of high quality work, meaningful media coverage and/or social media engagement results.

• Support each client account manager through consistent communications and prompt attention to client and internal/team needs.

• Manage projected hours effectively each month to help ensure work done for clients is within the approved scope of work and within the allotted retainer hours.

• Develop results-driven monthly reports for clients.

Public Relations

• Build and cultivate relationships with media and key influencers across industries relevant to your clients.

• Support the development of media strategies through thorough research and strategic media list building.

• Conduct research for and develop compelling, news-worthy storylines to deliver earned media opportunities for clients.

• Conduct media outreach efforts, from building the media list to drafting the pitches and executing the actual outreach.

• Draft media and other communications materials as needed (e.g. press release, fact sheet, key messaging documents, social guidelines, etc).

• Develop social media content calendars and guidelines that support the client social strategy. If managing an Account Associate, ensure they are implementing social strategy and managing social channels effectively.

• Work with the account leader to develop and execute creative ideas to help clients maximize visibility at events and within relevant communities.

• Proactively identify and share trends that impact your client work.

• Manage execution of creative content marketing concepts that support PR goals.

Internal (Culture and Business Development)

• Personify Geben’s House Rules and inspire others on the team to do the same.

• Support an environment of people and teams that value collaboration, teamwork, and exceeding client expectations.

• Provide support to Account Managers and mentoring to Account Coordinators as needed.

• Celebrate successes.

This is a salaried position with competitive benefits, including healthcare, 401K and profit-sharing.

Want to join us at the intersection of traditional and digital PR?