Vital Versatility

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SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Role Overview: Vital Versatility is seeking a mid-level, Senior Account Executive with 3-4 years of public relations experience to join our dynamic and growing team. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience supporting clients across music, entertainment, sports, fashion; and work in the following areas - TV/Film, food or social justice – is considered a bonus. This role requires a highly-motivated individual that demonstrates leadership, thrives in fast-paced environments, adapts to an evolving work landscape, is able to manage multiple accounts and can provide strategic media and PR recommendations to clients. Additionally, the ideal candidate will be expected to boast strong media relationships and be committed to consistently building new relationships with reporters, editors, talent bookers, etc. The candidate needs to be detail-oriented and work cross-functionally with junior and senior team members to drive key initiatives and activities, secure impactful stories for our clients, draft materials, staff events and much more. RESPONSIBILITIES • Develop, edit and proofread client-facing media materials – press releases, pitches, media advisories, briefing documents, fact sheets, etc. • Conduct thorough research on client-related items and share key findings on emerging platforms, media moves and more • Serve as the day-to-day client contact lead and offer thoughtful and effective counsel and guidance • Support the team’s overall planning and strategy development processes, delegate appropriate tasks and jump in as needed to support senior team members • Manage junior personnel and interns with a positive and proactive attitude • Provide on-site support at staff events, coordinate logistics, assist with campaigns and more • Actively procure press coverage for clients on an ongoing basis and further develop press contacts • Monitor press coverage on talent/brand clients, vet press inquiries and drive media opportunities forward for clients EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION • Minimum of 3-4 years of public relations experience • Experience managing junior staff members • Possess excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills and a detail-oriented approach to day-to-day operations • Aggressively pursue new media angles and story opportunities • Manage multiple client projects simultaneously and thrive in a fast-paced environment while serving as a point of contact for clients • Proven track record in delivering high-quality media results in print, online and broadcast • Bachelor’s degree in mass communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field preferred LOCATION AND WORKING CONDITIONS ● Flexible, hybrid work model; ideally based in the metro Los Angeles area ● Some work for this position will be in-person to collaborate with the Vital Versatility Team, support account needs, and provide superior client service ● Flexibility to travel, as necessary, contingent on client needs ● Vital Versatility is hiring immediately and the applicant must be able to start within 1 week of receiving the job offer ● The applicant must be able to work full-time for Vital Versatility (e.g., not in school or have other obligations), including 7a-4p Pacific Time, Monday-Friday and some evenings and weekends ● Position may call for work in evenings, on weekends and over holidays depending on events, projects, campaigns, etc. ● Applicant must be a legal resident of the United States and legally eligible to work in the US PERSONALITY ● Outgoing and enjoys connecting with people across all walks of life as a way to cultivate relationships and engage stakeholders ● Easily able to “read people” / “read the room” to make essential decisions for clients and the company ● Knows how to work in a small, tight-knit team and operate in a start-up environment ● Has an even temperament in the face of adversity ● Applies tenacity to all challenges in order to problem-solve and find answers quickly ● Enjoys working on multiple projects simultaneously with shifting priorities ● Thrives in a fast-paced environment who knows how to navigate ambiguity COMPENSATION & BENEFITS ● Annual Base Salary: $65,000 - $70,000 (compensation depends on candidate’s experience & expertise) ● Medical Insurance ● Dental Insurance ● Vision Insurance ● 401(K) Retirement Account ● Personal Time Off Job Type: Full-time Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year Benefits: • 401(k) • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Work Location: Remote