Public Relations Senior Account Executive or Account Executive

Looking to lean into your passion for agriculture while growing your PR career in sunny San Diego? Nuffer, Smith, Tucker (NST) is the PR agency to work with. We’re redefining PR and want you to have a seat at the table. Our business is growing, and we’re hiring for multiple positions, including a senior account executive and account executive, to support various agriculture clients. This is your chance leverage your knowledge and interest in agriculture while being surrounded by the best and brightest in the industry.

But we know it’s not just about us; it’s about you! We’re looking for an intelligent, solutions-oriented strategic thinker, open to learning and eager for opportunities; a team player who thrives when collaborating with other go-getters. Is this you? 

Send us your cover letter, resume and two writing samples and let us know what you bring to the table. 

Responsibilities:  

• Develop strategic communications plans and branding/messaging frameworks
• Lead execution of PR and marcom activities
• Understand client opportunities, including paid, earned, owned and shared channels
• Communicate with clients to provide counsel, deliver results, foster a positive relationship and manage expectations 
• Craft original content in a client-specific voice and tone
• Deliver on clients' design and digital needs by developing creative briefs and budgets, and overseeing client feedback on creative and digital projects 
• Pitch news and trend stories with confidence
• Build and nurture relationships with media and key social media influencers
• Juggle competing deadlines and expertly manage time 
• Oversee account budgets, managing projects and NST efforts within budget.
• Manage outside vendors and contractors 
• Engage in agency promotion, professional development and team building 

Qualifications and Skills:   

• Bachelor's degree in public relations or related field 
• SAE: Minimum 5 years of work experience 
• AE: Minimum 3 years of work experience
• Interest and/or experience in agricultural communications a plus
• Excellent writing, communications and presentation skills 
• Strategic thinker 
• Ability to gather and analyze data effectively 
• Proven track record of securing local, national and trade media coverage 
• Solid understanding of social media and digital strategies 
• Skilled multi-tasker 
• Hybrid schedule, including two in-office days a week in San Diego

SAE Salary range: $65,000-$85,000 

AE Salary range: $55,000-$70,000