PR Account Manager

Job Description

JDA Worldwide is a full-service marketing agency with a 20-year track record of scaling revenue and global impact for purpose-driven brands. Join our optimistic, people-first culture. We believe the best is yet to come because we're building it together.

Headquartered in downtown Indianapolis, JDA has been recognized as a Best Place to Work by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce for 3 consecutive years. And we aren’t done growing. Having been named to the Inc. 5000 list for 7 consecutive years, we are looking to add more talent to our ambitious team.

JDA’s state-of-the-art office is filled with curious, kind people working alongside purpose-driven clients such as Biglife, Unitus, and Ruth's Chris. We offer top-notch employee perks and benefits such as flexible PTO, fun team events, excellent insurance, Tuesday lunches, and amazing office snacks.

Location (Hybrid): Indianapolis, IN, Washington, DC or Nashville, TN

Job Summary

JDA is seeking a highly motivated, result-driven Account Manager with a proven track record of developing and executing strategic communications plans, media relations campaigns, and media strategies.

As an Account Manager at JDA, you will help our clients tell their stories and bring them to life for their target audiences. Account Managers are responsible for every aspect of the client experience: leading client relations, creating and executing short-term and long-term public relations strategies, tracking news mentions, and providing regular reports to clients. As an Account Manager at JDA, you will collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure client satisfaction.

The ideal candidate must have a knack for newsworthy storytelling and be dedicated to building narratives that guide and support our clients’ brand stories. Experience identifying opportunities for public awareness growth and mitigating risks to our client’s brand image and integrity are key to success in this role. As a highly-skilled PR professional, this person must be able to execute on a long-term campaign and quickly turn around a press release or editorial. As an integral part of the JDA team culture, this new team member must have an exceptional work ethic and be committed to high-vision, high-values leadership.

Job Responsibilities

Set creative agendas (long and short term) to help clients tell their stories and reach their audiences through earned media

Engage with clients on a weekly basis to provide project updates

Write, edit and fact-check press releases, statements, and editorials

Stay abreast of media trends and identify opportunities in the news cycle

Collaborate with the team to ensure deadlines and deliverables are met

Vet media inquiries and track news mentions for each client

Conceptualize and execute high-impact events aligned with clients’ communication objectives, driving increased brand awareness and stakeholder engagement.

Seek opportunities for partnerships, sponsorships, and advertising

Prepare and submit PR reports using Cision and other industry platforms to measure media impact

Act as a client liaison on the ground for events and press conferences

Requirements

BS/BA in Business, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field

3+ years of experience as a Public Relations Officer or similar PR role

Experience managing media relations (online, broadcast and print)

Background in researching, writing and editing publications

Broad media connections, particularly in Faith, Business, and Government is a plus

Client/Customer Focus

Exceptional communication skills (oral and written)

Strong team collaboration

Excellent presentation skills

Organization, time management, and strong attention to detail

Creative problem solving

Results-driven work ethic

The duties are many, various, and not limited to those listed above.

Benefits

Healthcare plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

401k matching program

Life insurance (100% company paid)

Flexible PTO + Holidays

Paid parental leave

Short Term & Long-Term Disability (100% company paid)

Training & development

Cell phone reimbursement

Hybrid work setting

Wellness resources

Free snacks & drinks available in office locations