Account Executive [Anchorage based]

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

T&C is Alaska’s largest and most respected public relations agency in Alaska with more than 25 years of experience serving clients in a variety of sectors including travel and tourism, telecommunications, resource development, non-profits, education, and state and local government.

We are a tight-knit team who are committed to rolling up our sleeves to help each other succeed. Many on our staff have been with the agency for almost a decade citing “Thompson culture” as one of the top reasons they love being a part of the team. Employees have opportunities to be involved in exciting and challenging projects and working at this 2021 Forbes “Agency of the Year” and 2020 PR News “Best Place to Work”.

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.

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

Learn more about Thompson & Co. and its corporate values at www.thompsonpr.com

Please submit a resume, cover letter and any relevant work samples. No phone calls, please. This position will remain open until the right candidate is found.