CAREER OPPORTUNITIES.

Account Executive (TULSA)
Vann & Associates | PR + Marketing has a position available for an account executive. The successful candidate will gain exposure for assigned clients with their intended audiences through media relations, digital marketing, community outreach and other strategic communication vehicles.
 
As an account executive, one will be expected to work within a wider team which aims to influence public opinion or behavior, on behalf of the client(s). They will also be expected to not only plan, but execute communication strategies and communicate on a regular basis with the client(s).

Typical Work Activities:
Working as an account executive, the tasks for success are likely to vary from day to day, depending on the assigned client(s) and area of public relations and marketing being performed. Tasks typically involve:

• Liaising on a daily basis with clients, often via telephone and email.
• Relationship building and networking with colleagues, clients, potential new clients and the media.
• Monitoring the media, including newspapers, magazines, journals, broadcasts, newswires and blogs, for opportunities for clients.
• Working as part of an account team to implement the communications strategy.
• Preparing regular client reports and attending client meetings.
• Researching and writing content for a variety of uses and platforms including traditional media and social media.
• Developing innovative marketing concepts.
• Monitoring and managing a set of social media accounts.
• Researching and developing media pitches.
• Collating, analyzing and evaluating media coverage.
• Event management, including press conferences and promotional events.
• Attending and promoting client events.
• Coordinating studio or location photography.
• Creating graphics and other design essentials to execute communication plans.
• Other duties as assigned.

Compensation, Benefits & More:
Vann & Associates | PR + Marketing offers the following compensation package. Our agency is an equal opportunity employer.

• Starting salary ranges between $32,000 to $34,000 depending upon experience.
• $500 bonus given after successful employment for 90 days
• Fourteen (14) days paid vacation and sick leave after one year of employment
• Monthly catered breakfasts
• Quarterly team building activities for employees
• Occasional flex hours
• Office hours are generally 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., but often increase depending on workload. As client deadlines are all-important, the successful candidate will be expected to work until outstanding jobs have been completed.
• Attendance of special events, networking and other “after hours” gatherings are expected.
• Professional dress is required. On some occasions, more casual attire is permitted.
• Travel within a working day can be frequent. Absence from home overnight may also be required, as is international travel.

Experience Required:
The successful candidate will possess the following (Please do not apply if you do not have these minimum qualification):

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university with a degree in public relations, journalism, mass communications, strategic communications, marketing or other related discipline.
• Minimum of one to two years of public relations, marketing or communications experience in an agency setting preferred. This is neither a sales nor customer service position. A successful candidate must be able to write well, be detail-oriented, organized within a high-stress, low-tolerance environment.
• Expert-level knowledge of AP Style writing.
• Fully proficient knowledge in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Basic knowledge of design for both web and print.
• Additional desired skills:
  • Advanced layout and design skills, ability to create for print or web.
  • Photography, videography and editing experience.
  • Experience with content management systems and e-mail marketing software.
  • Fully-proficient and advanced knowledge of design and illustration software including Adobe Photoshop CS6, Adobe InDesign CS6 and Adobe Illustrator CS6.

Candidates need to show evidence of the following:

• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Ability to lead projects while handling multiple projects at one time, while staying organized.
• Flexibility, determination, enthusiasm and the ability to cope well under pressure.
• Good teamwork and negotiation skills.
• Ability to think strategically along with good analytical skills.
• Business awareness and a knowledge of current affairs.
• Creativity and imagination.
• Base-level graphic design.
• Ability to use initiative.

Our Corporate Culture: An Inside Glimpse to Vann & Associates
Vann & Associates | PR + Marketing opened our doors in 2010 as one of Oklahoma's first full-service public relations and marketing firms. Not a traditional "PR firm," Vann & Associates provides both strategy and tactics to execute the most critical of communication plans.

Our team is composed of real-world experts ready to help our clients make the most of your public relations and marketing efforts. Small enough to care for our clients but large enough to cut the clutter for your business, Vann & Associates offers a variety of capabilities including public relations, branding, marketing, website design and social media development and management.
 
Vann & Associates Strategic Communications Solutions, LLC, dba Vann & Associates | PR + Marketing is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates shall be considered regardless of race, gender, religion or sexual orientation.

Vann & Associates | PR + Marketing
115 W. 3rd Street, Suite 330
​Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103
TULSA: 918-212-6538
Email: info@vannpr.com