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The TASC Group is growing quickly and we’re looking for an account executive that thrives on organization and collaboration. The Account Executive (AE) plays a lead role in client accounts managing day-to-day client activities, projects and teams at a tactical level. The AE has a strong understanding of media relations and possesses strong written and verbal communication and time management.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

MANAGEMENT

• Manage 2-3 accounts or act as key member of large accounts
• Effectively manage account team members, including proper delegation of work • Provide guidance to and be a mentor for junior staff and interns
• Manage multiple projects by anticipating challenges and ensuring adherence to deadlines

MEDIA RELATIONS

• Manage media relations including creating and executing outreach plans, message development, management of events, media training of spokespersons and growth of contact network
• Demonstrate creative thinking when developing pitches for clients and a keen understanding of the media landscape
• Secure consistent and quality placements on a regular basis in top-tier print publications, in online news sources and on broadcast media
• Establish strong relationships with relevant media to generate awareness of client’s products, services, thought leadership or activities
• Develop effective press materials such as pitches, press releases, op-ed articles, or case studies media kits

STRATEGY

• Create and support on development of public relations and communications plans that meet client objectives

CLIENT RELATIONS

• Serve as a day-to-day client liaison and establish successful, productive relationships with client contacts
• Provide client service support including attending meetings, meeting deadlines and troubleshooting issues
• Develop weekly agendas, call recaps and media reports for client accounts SOCIAL MEDIA
• Support on creation and implementation of social media campaigns for clients

ADMINISTRATIVE

• Assist senior team with new business research and development

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Commit to continuous learning of PR tactics and strategy

PERSONAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS

• Commit to continuous personal health and wellness in order to maintain a level of professionalism and excellence in your work throughout the year
• Avoid burnout by taking breaks and speaking to senior management about stress

BASIC CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• 3 – 4 years’ experience in public relations, communications and/or a related field (nonprofits, advocacy/mission-driven organizations, political campaigning, PR agencies, etc.)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Experience with Cision and additional PR management tools
• A strategic and tactical understanding of social media and social networking tools (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Snapchat, etc.)

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We’re seeking a Junior Account Executive (JAE) to join our team. The JAE plays a critical role in client accounts, supporting all day-to-day client activities, projects and teams at a tactical level with direction from senior leadership.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

MEDIA RELATIONS

• Good understanding of media relations and best practices re: media management
• Support account executives/SAEs and senior management on execution of strategic outreach plans for client campaigns or events
• Conduct thorough media research and create customized media lists for client campaigns
• Craft effective pitches
• Secure quality media placements with guidance and strategic direction from senior staff
• Develop and grow media contact network
• Prepare press materials such as press releases & media kits

CLIENT RELATIONS

• Play a critical supporting role on 3 – 5 client accounts
• Work under AEs/SAEs or senior management to liaise with clients when appropriate via email and in phone or in-person meetings
• Attend client meetings and take effective notes
• Develop client weekly agendas and recaps and media reports with senior supervision

SOCIAL MEDIA

• Monitor and track social media for TASC
• Provide tactical support on TASC social media accounts ADMINISTRATIVE

ADMINISTRATIVE

• Assist senior team with new business research and development

MANAGEMENT

• Oversee internship program and development of interns with input from senior staff STRATEGY

STRATEGY

• Display creative thinking to support development of media strategy plans for clients

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Commit to continuous learning of PR tactics and strategy

PERSONAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS

• Commit to continuous personal health and wellness in order to maintain a level of professionalism and excellence in your work throughout the year
• Avoid burnout by taking breaks and speaking to senior management about stress

BASIC CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• 1 – 3 years’ experience in public relations, communications and/or a related field (nonprofits, advocacy/mission-driven organizations, political campaigning, PR agencies, etc.)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Experience with Cision and additional PR management tools
• A strategic and tactical understanding of social media and social networking tools (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Snapchat, etc.)

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We’re looking for an Account Associate (AA) to support all day-to-day client activities, projects and teams at a tactical level with direction from senior leadership.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

MEDIA RELATIONS

• Develop a good understanding of media relations and best practices re: media management
• Support JAEs/AEs/SAEs and senior management on execution of strategic outreach plans for client campaigns or events
• Support on development of effective press materials such as press releases, op-eds, case studies & media kits
• Craft effective pitches
• Conduct thorough media research and create customized media lists for client campaigns
• Conduct media outreach under guidance and strategic direction from senior staff
• Begin to secure media placements under guidance and strategic direction from senior staff
• Develop and grow media contact network

CLIENT RELATIONS

• Play a critical supporting role on 4 – 6 client accounts
• Develop weekly client meeting agendas, meeting recaps and/or media reports with senior supervision
• On a selective basis, potentially work with AEs/SAEs or senior management to liaise with clients

SOCIAL MEDIA

• Monitor and track social media for TASC
• Provide tactical support on TASC social media accounts ADMINISTRATIVE

ADMINISTRATIVE

• Provide administrative support for senior management (i.e. schedule meetings, manage travel, etc.)
• Provide support and strategic input on TASC new business opportunities and TASC marketing efforts
• Assist senior team with new business research and development
• Oversee with support of intern team office management (i.e. supplies, water, snacks, etc.)

MANAGEMENT

• Support on management and delegation of tasks to intern staff

STRATEGY

• Display creative thinking to support development of media strategy plans for clients

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Commit to continuous learning of PR tactics and strategy

BASIC CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• Keen interest in public relations, communications, nonprofit and advocacy work, social justice issues and/or politics
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Tactical understanding of social media and social networking tools (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Snapchat, etc.)
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Experience with Cision a plus
• Previous internship experience in relevant fields a plus

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We love our clients’ missions and invest in our talented team so they grow and achieve their goals. Interested in working with us? We are looking for strategic, intelligent Public Relations and Advocacy Interns who are passionate about social change and want to influence the world.

A typical day with The TASC Group may include writing op-eds for placement in national flagship publications to rehabilitate a thought leader’s reputation, developing the media outreach strategy to build brand equity for a global nonprofit or working closely with a top-tier enterprise reporter as they build out a longform feature profile of your client. We are at the juncture of communications, non-profit advocacy and progressive politics and are seeking interns who want to learn and grow with our firm.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

• Daily sweep for client- and industry-related news items
• Media research
• Creation and development of media target lists
• Tracking of client hits
• Proofreading of internal and external documents
• Collaboration in drafting and developing press releases and media advisories
• Assisting team to manage red carpets (when applicable)
• Basic administrative duties, including answering phones, monitoring email, etc.

BASIC CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

• Completed at least 32 credits
• Maintains a 3.5 GPA or above
• Communications/Journalism/Public Relations/Social Justice/Political Science Major/Minor preferable
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office systems
• Social media expertise a plus
• Knowledge/experience in website building with WordPress a plus

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