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Account Executive

KLR Communications, Inc.
Posted: 04/02/08

KLR Communications is one of Orange County's fastest growing High-Tech PR firms. We are a progressive, close-knit organization that strives to maintain positive relationships and an upbeat work environment. We are currently seeking an experienced Account Executive with a minimum of 3-4 years of PR agency experience to join our team.

Strong media relations and writing skills are a must along with excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects for a variety of technology clients in the consumer, enterprise, small business and vertical markets. The ideal candidate must have the ability to manage and strengthen relationships with both clients and the media. You must also have entrepreneurial spirit who is genuinely concerned about the quality of their work and who wants to grow with the company and contribute to that growth. You must also possess the ability to work efficiently and independently.


PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Must be able to manage multiple accounts

- Create and implement creative strategy for multiple accounts

- Generate new business opportunities

- Write press releases, pitches, case studies, articles, etc.

- Conduct media / analyst outreach

- Provide client support at trade shows, press events and media tours

REQUIREMENTS

- 3-4 years agency experience

- B.S. or B.A. in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, Marketing (or Technology related field)

- Strong writing skills

- Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks

- Proven history of successful media outreach

- Proven track record of developing winning strategies and campaigns

- Strong client contact and media relations skills and experience a must

- Experience in tech PR a must


Respond with letter and resume to info@klrcommunications.com. Submissions must include the following information:
· salary history
· years of direct pr experience
· specific pr activities