JOB TITLE: Senior Account Executive
COMPANY: LAGRANT COMMUNICATIONS
www.lagrantcommunications.com
LOCATION: Dallas, TX Office
DESCRIPTION: Full-service advertising and public relations firm specializing in the Hispanic and African American markets.
STATUS: Full-time - 40+ hours/week
SALARY: $28,500 - $43,750 plus bonus
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conduct the day-to-day activities of assigned accounts while also providing support for the assigned account manager; write press releases, feature stories, media alerts, fact sheets, biographies, general correspondence and new business proposals; research material for clients; be present during client meetings and conference calls; interact with the local media on a regular basis; actively participate in meetings; participate in strategic creative brainstorming meetings; back up account manager when he/she is not present; handle monthly invoicing for account/clients; and go above and beyond the scope of work given.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Advertising or English.
2. Two to three years experience in public relations, communications, marketing or advertising.
3. Strong writing skills.
4. Knowledge of Macintosh computers.
5. Must have own car and be available to do evening and weekend assignments.
6. Must be well organized, flexible, have ability to manage multiple tasks, possess adequate time management skills, self-starter, ambitious, analytical, critical thinker, active listener and goal oriented.
7. Ability to work with diverse communities.
8. Bilingual in Spanish and English. Ability to write and speak Spanish preferred.
9. Understanding of the U.S. Hispanic market.
- Location: Addison
- Compensation: $28,500 – 43,750 plus bonus
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