Account Executive

Thompson & Co. Public Relations is looking for an Account Executive for its Anchorage office.  

T&C is one of Alaska’s largest and most respected PR agencies, with more than 25 years of experience serving clients across a wide range of industries, including travel and tourism, telecommunications, resource development, nonprofits, education, and state and local government.

We are a tight-knit team that values collaboration and a roll-up-your-sleeves approach to supporting one another’s success. Many of our team members have been with the agency for nearly a decade, often citing “Thompson culture” as a key reason they enjoy being part of the team. Our commitment to our people has earned us recognition as a Forbes “Agency of the Year” (2021) and a PR News “Best Place to Work” (2020).

Job duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting an enthusiastic team of experts as we provide our clients with top-notch service

• Helping to coordinate a variety of memorable events like trail runs, outdoor concerts, press conferences, and trips across rural Alaska.

• Working with subject matter experts to create meaningful and memorable content for social media

• Monitoring the media, including newspapers, magazines, journals, broadcasts, newswires blogs and social media, for opportunities for clients.

• Using strong writing skills and mastery of AP Style to develop punchy, targeted press releases that get results for our clients.

• Escorting press trips and client editorial briefings.

• Assisting with the production of client publications.

• Coordinating studio or location photography.

Strong candidates will demonstrate: 

• The ability to multitask and meet deadlines.

• Excellent verbal communication skills.

• The ability to brainstorm, think creatively and problem solve with minimal direction.

• Solid researching skills.

• Experience with a variety of social media channels.

• Media pitching to local, state and national journalists.

• Media list building and maintenance.

• Attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in PR, journalism, marketing, communications, English or related field, or have previous experience in public relations. Experience in a related field may be substituted for a college degree.

• Account executives should have 3 – 5 years of industry experience in public relations and communications, with agency experience considered a plus. Industry knowledge in the areas of travel/tourism, education, telecom, and/or health care are highly desirable.

• Previous experience in communications, journalism, social marketing, writing or other creative endeavors is a plus.

• Candidates with policy, legislative, or local, state, or federal government programmatic experience (public affairs) are encouraged to apply.

• Knowledge and interest in agency client industries

• Experience developing messaging and positioning for brands and campaigns.

• Exceptional writing skills and in-depth knowledge of AP style.

• Detail oriented with ability to multitask.

• Desire to contribute to a growing agency environment with teams across the country.

Salary: $55,000 - $65,000 per year, based on experience.

Learn more about Thompson & Co. and its corporate values at www.thompsonpr.com. Please send a resume, cover letter and any relevant work samples to Careers@thompsonpr.com. No phone calls, please. This position will remain open until the right candidate is found.