Account Executive (Public Relations)

LOCATION: Caliber provides a remote workplace model with access to co-working office space for employees who would like a change of scenery or an opportunity to meet with local colleagues. Applicants must be based in and authorized to work in the U.S.

About Caliber

Caliber is a strategic marketing communications firm that helps companies tell their story and connect with key stakeholders. We partner with established industry leaders and rising entrepreneurial organizations within financial services, fintech, insurtech & proptech. 

About the Role

Caliber is looking for a PR enthusiast to join our team as an Account Executive. Caliber Account Executives play a key role in supporting our client engagements by laying and evolving the foundation of our client work and supporting our account teams. The annual salary range for this position is $45,000 to $65,000 + bonuses + benefits. In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop a better understanding of PR as well as our industries of focus -  financial services, fintech, insurtech and proptech.

Our team represents a talented and inclusive workforce. If you're looking to work with a supportive team of PR pros who value flexing their creative muscles while producing excellent work (and having fun at the same time) - check us out! The right candidate will thrive in a boutique agency environment where they will be part of a growing team in a fast-paced and supportive work environment.

About your responsibilities

Serve as the primary support on a group of accounts, coordinating directly with the account lead(s) to ensure proper coverage of clients, including:

• Drafting and editing press releases on behalf of clients.
• Drafting and editing social media posts on behalf of clients.
• Compiling, researching, and managing media lists across broadcast, podcast, online and print media outlets.
• Compiling and managing awards, events & speaking opportunity lists. Preparing and managing reporting and metrics for clients, in partnership with the account team.
• Compiling and reviewing client reports, including analyzing  communications and media metrics.
• Developing creative ways to pitch the media, particularly in the B2B and B2C fintech, finance, and technology spaces, to secure client coverage.
• Pitching targeted media on assigned clients and coordinating ownership of specific pitches with account lead(s) 
• Setting and managing evolving internal and external deadlines, ensuring proper communication with the internal team and clients.
• Supporting the team on overarching client needs, by serving as a key point person for any projects that may arise outside of your client group.

About Our Ideal Candidate

• One (1) year minimum relevant experience in PR, fintech or related field
• Intellectual curiosity about businesses and how strategic marketing communications plays a role in a business’ growth
• Enthusiasm for fintech and financial services
• Solutions oriented with a ‘can do’ attitude
• Passionate communicator with great presentation skills
• Team player, supportive and considerate of others
• A student of the media – identifying new publications, writers and relevant topics

Caliber is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Caliber Corporate Advisers is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.  Encompassing all our employment practices, we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.  At Caliber, we are storytellers by craft and embrace each other’s unique stories by nature.