PR Account Manager, Impact

The Lede Company is a full-service strategic agency that delivers industry-leading work embedded in culture. With extensive experience and expertise in the media, tech, fashion, beauty & wellness, lifestyle, entertainment, music, advocacy, nonprofit, and related industries, we help best-in-class organizations, brands, and individuals establish and manage their public affairs and develop and support their work - including brand strategy, communications and PR, content and campaign development, as well as their impact, purpose, sustainability, and advocacy efforts. Lede's Impact team helps institutions, brands, and influential changemakers create a better future for people and the planet. With experience across the public and private sectors, Lede Impact shapes some of the most innovative initiatives and campaigns around the most pressing issues of our time.

The Impact Team is looking for an Account Manager who will play a key role at the intersection of impact strategy, communications and earned media. The ideal candidate is passionate about social impact, sustainability, and building and supporting purpose-driven brands, organizations, and initiatives, coupled with a command of the modern communications landscape and an ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Support the development and execution of comprehensive communications strategies that solve client challenges, reach target audience groups across relevant channels and drive business, brand and societal impact. Work directly with clients and senior staff, and assist in leading client communications, as appropriate. Build and maintain positive relationships with press outlets, journalists, and media platforms. Assist with developing creative story angles. Pitch and secure media coverage on behalf of clients in print, broadcast and online media outlets on a regional and national level. Write, proof and edit a variety of PR and marketing materials including press releases and pitches. Help develop compelling and out-of-the box story angles and draft compelling narratives on behalf of clients and their projects. Monitor, assess, and track the performance of communications strategies, identifying KPI's from the outset and using them to make improvements and guide future strategic communications planning. Work on multiple accounts simultaneously and under deadline. Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, public relations, or a related field. Minimum of 4-6 years' experience in public relations, communications, brand or social impact strategy roles. Proven experience in developing and executing successful brand and social impact strategies and communication campaigns. Excellent writing skills. Whether writing an official press release, an awards submission, or casual email, you can tailor your writing style to deliver information accurately and effectively. Ability to meet deadlines without sacrificing quality. You get your news from a wide range of sources and follow broader media trends. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, MuckRack, and Cision.

Minimum three days a week in-office is required Some evening and weekend work may be required Some client travel may also be required

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.