Public Relations Assistant – Account Executive

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Public relations account executive shaping cannabis, psychedelics, and B2B technology communications at KCSA Strategic Communications. Managing media relations, client programs, pitches, and strategic campaigns.

Responsibilities:

  • Participate in all client-facing contact
  • Manage day-to-day program involvement, including drafting press releases and pitches
  • Consistently develop and strengthen relevant media relationships
  • Ideate strategy and execute tactics
  • Draft status reports, forecasts, and recaps for senior leaders
  • Work primarily within the Alternative Therapies vertical, including cannabis and psychedelics, with some B2B technology accounts
  • Help clients tell their stories with clarity, credibility, and purpose

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 6 months - 3 years prior PR agency experience
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Team player with ability to take the lead on relevant projects
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize
  • Media contacts in the alternative therapies space
  • Ability to work in dense, highly regulated markets
  • Authorization to work in the United States
  • AAE salary range: $50K - $55K
  • AE salary range: $55K - $70K

Benefits:

  • Remote work capabilities for all employees
  • Notable monetary incentive for new client referrals
  • Generous 401K contributions (1/2 up to 12%)
  • Full benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Quarterly mental health days
  • Paid day off for your birthday
  • ½ summer Fridays
  • A true work life balance