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My agency has some wheels in motion and we are looking for a PR professional!  While this position is contingent on pending contracts, we are starting the search now so we can hit the ground running!  One of the non-listed benefits is working with me every day.  It’s not so bad.  Really.

Public Relations Account Executive

Company: From interactive websites to targeted, contemporary print publications, iostudio is a nationally recognized marketing company providing innovative Web, email, print and video solutions for local, regional and national clients. Over the last 13 years, we have grown into an award-winning, multi-million-dollar company built on the passion and ingenuity of a remarkable team of professionals who want more from a job than just bringing home a paycheck.

Named one of the 50 fastest-growing, privately owned companies in the region three years in a row, iostudio is all about finding the talented, dedicated few who flourish in the collaborative environment we offer. If you prefer to “change the world” instead of simply having a job, if you’re committed to doing the best work possible by joining forces with a talented, fast-growing team in Washington, DC, and Nashville, if you want to work for a company that offers opportunity, great benefits and a beautiful open office atmosphere, then contact us to learn more about this position.

Job Location: Washington, DC

Job Description: (Position Pending New Contracts)

iostudio is experiencing rapid growth and is seeking a talented and experienced Public Relations Account Executive. iostudio has a growing array of restaurant, nonprofit and retail clients in need of public relations services. We are looking for someone to oversee clients and projects, create fascinating and innovative promotional tactics, and position iostudio as an industry leader as a full-service marketing communications agency.

This position requires an expert ability to remain organized, work independently and think on your feet. The candidate we are looking for will:

• Independently write and edit news releases.
• Generate and maintain media lists.
• Create and execute PR plans for a diverse array of clients and companies.
• Be able to work comfortably with any outside vendor.
• Be able to develop, plan, organize and initiate grassroots marketing efforts.
• Oversee agency PR efforts and contribute to marketing initiatives.
• The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.
• Travel up to 20 percent.

Minimum Requirements:

• B.S. or B.A. in public relations/advertising/marketing or related field.
• 3–5+ years of PR experience (agency or company).
• Previous restaurant and nonprofit experience preferred, but not required.
• Effective and professional verbal and written communication skills are essential. Ability to communicate ideas to employees, vendors, applicants and others in a clear and concise manner.
• Strong proficiency with Word, Excel and PowerPoint on a Mac or PC platform; PR programs (such as Cision, Vocus, MyMediaInfo, etc.); and other applicable software.
• Knowledge and ability to research information on the Web.
• A wide degree of maturity, independence, creativity and latitude is expected

For consideration, please submit resume and salary requirements to careers@iostudio.com. Only emailed submissions will be considered.

iostudio is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.