Account Manager
617MediaGroup is seeking an Account Manager with at least 5 years of experience to join our fast-growing, progressive communications agency headquartered in Waltham, MA.
Who we are:
Veteran campaigners, communicators, designers, strategists, storytellers, web developers and true-believers. We love what we do. We’re results-driven. And we only work with clients we believe in.
What we do:
We move public opinion. We win tough fights. We tell stories simply, and with maximum impact. We offer comprehensive communication services: from earned media to paid, and social media to owned content. Copy and design. We do it all.
What we value:
- The peace of mind that comes with fully-paid healthcare premiums.
- Industry-leading benefits, including ample paid time off.
- Candidates from underrepresented backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply to join our growing team.
Who you are:
- A hungry go-getter with a knack for sharp, compelling writing—from catchy social media content, to attention-grabbing press releases and incisive talking points.
- Meticulously organized, composed and capable of quickly producing polished, professional research, reports and materials.
- A fast learner and problem solver who’s excited to roll up their sleeves and dive into client service and business development.
- A newshound with a proven track record of pitching and placing media.
- You thrive in fast-paced environments, ideally including agency experience.
What you will be doing:
- Working directly with senior staff and our social justice clients.
- Supporting the firm’s key business development meetings and initiatives.
- Building and maintaining excellent client relationships fostered by prompt responsiveness and attentiveness to client needs.
- Planning and executing communications campaigns under the guidance and direction of a Vice President or higher-level supervisor.
- Writing and producing top-notch communications materials.
- Turning high-level strategy into detailed plans and proactively offering tactical ideas.
- Delivering fantastic client service by collaborating with designers and videographers, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring tasks are completed and deadlines are met without exception.
Your experience:
- At least 5 years of PR/communications experience in labor, advocacy, organizing, politics, or media; PR agency experience a plus, but not required.
- Eager to make a difference for the public good.
- Demonstrated history of working in support of progressive causes.
- Demonstrated commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- Client contact with a strong foundation in client relationship skills, including timely responses to client needs.
- External-facing communications such as creating professional-quality reports or slide decks in PowerPoint or similar.
- History of overseeing multimedia and/or graphic design projects strongly preferred.
- Experience preparing new business presentations and knowledge of HubSpot or similar preferred.
- Traditional PR experiences as well as proficiency in social media.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
- Effectiveness at solving problems, whether taking charge independently, or working with a team.
- Ability and/or willingness to quickly develop new client relationships.
How to apply:
Please send resume and three writing samples (mix of social media, talking points, and press materials) to clientservice...@gmail.com.
This position is open for our Boston and Philadelphia offices.