Account Supervisor/Managing Supervisor, Corporate Communications

Fleishman-Hillard has an immediate opening for an energetic, creative, self-starting counselor to join the growing corporate communications team at our world headquarters office in St. Louis. This corporate PR specialist will assist clients with their external public relations and communications needs through the use of thoughtful, well-developed communications strategies and tactics. This position requires 6 to 8 years of agency or corporate experience, strong writing skills, and a proven record of success, including teamwork and team leadership, project management, and a consistent ability to meet the needs of demanding clients within tight deadlines. 

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, writing and executing programs for Fortune 500 companies, and advancing corporate communications strategies that support and help drive the client’s business strategies. Building new business will represent a significant portion of the successful candidates’ responsibilities.

Requirements:

• 6 to 8 years of experience in agency or corporate communications, with an emphasis on corporate and financial communications, media relations, and  crisis communication. (A combination of agency and corporate experience is ideal, though not essential.)
• A proven understanding of corporate issues and how to apply communications to advance a company’s business interests.
• Proven ability to develop relationships with reporters, develop compelling story pitches, and secure stories in mainstream business media.
• Ability to think creatively and deploy emerging media communications strategies on behalf of clients.
• Experience in investor relations, executive communications, interactive communications, or labor communications is especially valuable.
• Demonstrated experience in drafting strategic public relations programs and implementing them on time and within budget.
• Proven ability to develop compelling proposals and presenting them effectively and persuasively to clients.
• Strong writing/editing skills, attention to detail and high quality, and respect for deadlines are required.
• Ability to work well within a team environment, as well as proven ability to lead teams.

EEO/AA.  Email me (betsy.beard@fleishman.com) if you know of someone who would be qualified for this position.  Thanks!!