Located in the greater Washington D.C. metro area, Sage Communications is a full-service marketing communications and public relations agency that provides a unique fusion of public relations, advertising, marketing, branding, social media, interactive, and event management services.  Our clients range from startups to Fortune 500 companies, non-profits, government agencies, healthcare and pharmaceutical companies, professional associations, and consumer-oriented organizations. 
 
Sage Communications is seeking a detail oriented Senior Account Executive with a minimum of 4 years of experience to work in our Public Relations department. The Senior Account Executive will be responsible for executive public relations campaigns for large technology companies, government contractors, and federal agencies.
 
 
Qualifications:

• Develop a marketing communications plan including strategy, goals, budget and tactics
• Develop media relations strategy, seeking high-level placements in print, broadcast, and online media
• Coordinate all public relations activities
• Direct social media team to engage audiences across traditional and new media
• Leverage existing media relationships and cultivate new contacts within business and industry media
• Manage media inquiries and interview requests
• Create content for press releases, byline articles and keynote presentations
• Monitor, analyze and communicate PR results on a quarterly basis
• Evaluate opportunities for partnerships, sponsorships, and advertising on an on-going basis.
• Build relationships with thought leaders to grow industry awareness
• Maintain a keen understanding of industry trends affecting clients and make appropriate recommendations regarding communication strategy surrounding them
• Must have a strong experience in developing PR strategy and executing powerful campaigns, incorporating both traditional and new media communications tactics
• Managing support staff and juggling requests in a high-pace environment.

 
Requirements:

• Proven working experience in public relations required
• Proven track record designing and executing successful public relations campaigns at both a local and national level
• Strong relationships with both local and national business and industry media outlets
• Experience in acting as a company spokesperson; comfortable and skilled in both broadcast and print media interviews
• Exceptional writing and editing skills
• Solid experience with social media including blogs, Facebook, Twitter, etc.
• Event planning experience
• BA/MA degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications or a related discipline

 
 
Interested candidates email prleaders@aboutsage.com. No phone calls please.
 
Sage Communications is a “drug-free” workplace.
 
Sage Communication is an Equal Opportunity Employer and therefore provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
 
Sage Communications expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.