Current Career Opportunities

Account Executive

Minimum two years of relevant experience in public relations and/or related field
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to implement public relations tactics and impart knowledge to more junior team members
Strong research, writing, editing and client interaction skills
Performs well under pressure
Team player

Contribute to execution of communications plans that meet client objectives
Manage multiple projects from conception to completion, by anticipating challenges and ensuring deadline and budget adherence
Build relationships with clients, media and colleagues at all levels
Consistently produce high quality internal and external communications content
Supervise junior staff by motivating, coaching and consistently providing feedback
Help plan and coordinate traditional and social media outreach programs
Aid in new business process including idea contribution, research and proposal preparation
Manage specific programs on an account including speaking, awards, media outreach
Creative idea generation on accounts
Demonstrate ability to establish relationships with key industry reporters that result in coverage for clients
Develop creative pitches for news announcement and trend pitching
Identify key media to go after for client announcements (funding reporters, new hire reporters, product reviews)
Media tour logistics and booking, including schedules, announcements, pre-briefs and follow up
Draft releases on client news (funding, new hire, awards)
Draft program sections of strategic plans
Provide insightful analysis of coverage and announcement recaps for clients
Attend networking events on behalf of SutherlandGold
Regularly share knowledge of industry with broader SG team for cross agency efforts

Minimum four years of relevant experience in public relations and/or related field
Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Proven ability to manage multiple projects (including budgets) and teams simultaneously
Demonstrated ability to manage teams, including delegating and editing the work of others
Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

Develop and execute plans to meet client goals
Oversee operational performance of accounts, ensuring quality work, deadline and budget adherence
Play major role in creation of communications plans and goals and manage against them
Serve as daily client contact and act as client lead when appropriate; address client issues thoughtfully and effectively
Consistently produce high quality internal and external communications content
Demonstrate tactical proficiency in media relations, including creating and driving both traditional and social media outreach plans
Supervise staff by motivating, coaching, consistently providing feedback, and conducting reviews
Contribute to business growth through growing existing budgets, introducing clients to new capabilities and building network of industry contacts
Proactively communicate recommended response to competitive news/industry trends
Consult with client on media strategy and approach for announcements and trend pitching
Draft media documents including pitches, releases, Q&As and blog posts
Communicate strategy, approach and updates to clients on all programs
Contribute to the operational efficiency of the firm by developing reusable documents, templates, and improving processes
Attend networking events on behalf of company
Updates SutherlandGold on key events, reporters, news within industries that may impact other clients

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, English or related field
Business and PR acumen to quickly determine short and long term priorities for self and junior team members to ensure all client needs are met
Minimum 7 years’ experience in Public Relations agency setting
Experienced in managing a diverse range of accounts
Strategic, analytical thinker with the initiative to see a program through from start to finish
Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment and juggle multiple assignments and changing priorities
Proven success managing teams and mentoring junior staff
Extensive client services experience

Responsible for the leadership, management and quality of all client and teammate relationships, processes and outcomes under your supervision
Manage multiple projects from conception to completion, by anticipating challenges and ensuring deadline and budget adherence
Participate in new business process
Develop PR strategies and execute powerful campaigns
Supervise junior staff
Create and implement PR plans
Lead day-to-day direction of multiple client teams