Senior Account Executive, New Media/Social Networks

Overview: 
Fleishman-Hillard, a leading global communications agency, has an opportunity for an experienced new media/social networks specialist to join the team at the agency’s global headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri.  We are seeking a professional with three to five years of experience with online social networks as well as online marketing, media relations, and/or grassroots outreach. Opportunity to play a role in developing strategies and programs to raise awareness, develop stakeholder relationships, and drive action in consumer and social marketing campaigns.

Responsibilities: 
• Contribute strategy and solutions to new business efforts
• Proactively introduce new ideas to improve Fleishman-Hillard’s offering
• Develop online outreach strategy
• Work with clients to identify the most appropriate blogs
• Establish relationship with key bloggers
• Monitor social networks for potential threats or opportunities
• Leverage social networks to build affinity with either a company, product or issue position
• Leverage video sharing sites like YouTube to advance a client’s message or image
• Conduct online research to identify Web sites and online influencers for outreach
• Conduct one-to-one outreach to site editors, writers, and other influencers
• Develop and manage online strategic partnerships for client projects
• Concept and manage paid placement opportunities, including sponsorships and search engine and banner advertising (organic and paid search engine marketing)

Qualifications: 
• Minimum of three years of experience in a similar role at an interactive, public relations, or advertising agency; or equivalent transferable experience
• Strong understanding of the Internet, including search engines, discussion boards, blogs, video sharing sites, text messaging, podcasting, etc.
• Vertical industry experience a plus (telecom, healthcare, public affairs, consumer products)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience and comfort with online communications tools
• Able to build strong relationships within clients and stakeholders
• The ability to define solutions that will generate measurable results for clients
• Ability to develop solutions that integrate performance metrics and analysis
• Has high standards for quality
• Strong commercial/online marketplace awareness

Fleishman-Hillard’s reputation for high quality, creativity, and results is the foundation of our distinguished status in the industry. We offer a competitive salary and superb benefits including medical/dental/vision, life/disability insurance, paid holidays, and a 401(k) plan with a significant company match.

Email me (betsy.beard@fleishman.com) to apply!