Account Executive, Consumer Public Relations

Company: Ogilvy Agency
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Careers - Ogilvy & Mather Careers - Account Executive, Consumer Public Relations in Chicago, Illinois - Careers at Ogilvy Chicago Skip to Main Content Please Enable Cookies to Continue Please enable cookies in your browser to experience all the personalized features of this site, including the ability to apply for a job. Welcome page Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Account Executive, Consumer Public Relations Posted Date 2 days ago (1/29/2021 8:02 PM) Requisition ID 2021-8386 Location US-IL-Chicago Department Public Relations Overview Our Account Executives--partner with account and program leaders to deliver operational discipline, delivery excellence and speed to market for their client(s). They should be a capable communicator and/or public--relations professional able to handle a broad variety of tasks with increasing--independence and sound judgment. Additionally, they work with team leaders to apply knowledge about client's competitive landscape and understand data/business results and their impact. They are trusted to build relationships across all of Ogilvy's vast resources and capabilities.-- Responsibilities

• Being the day-to-day project contact with internal team members, clients, and other agency partners
• Working integrally with all internal team members to facilitate the process of developing great work; brings enthusiasm and out-of-the-box thinking
• Assistance with project management/workflow system data entry and reporting
• Managing multiple smaller projects and supporting more senior PM's on larger projects
• Monitoring and evaluation of client and/or competitor media landscape including issues monitoring, support the development of earned media reports
• Supports management and implementation of live and/or virtual events such as press conferences, brand summits, media briefings, analyst meetings, media tours, etc.--
• Executes media and advocacy relations activities and has working knowledge of media, influencers, advocates and their needs
• Basic analyses and presentation of client's business results and competitive landscapes to clients and agency team members
• Understanding & respecting every craft within Ogilvy
• Contributes to the development and presentation of new business--programs for potential and existing clients.
• Basic understanding of staffing and scoping requirements
• Food, beverage and/or CPG experience a plus Qualifications
  • 2-4 years of PR experience managing "the making" or delivery of great work
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Developed skills in research and analysis
  • Demonstrate abilities in business and financial acumen
  • Dependable and trusted team member
  • Willingness to take on new challenges
  • Natural & effective collaborator
  • Good listener
  • Resilience
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