JOB OPENINGS

ACCOUNT DIRECTOR

Professional Skills

Core Skills: Sharp classic and digital/social PR skills; builds effective story platforms and key messages that drive to the heart of the brand story, effectively connects the dots between brand and stakeholders using a wide range of communication channels; excellent business, news and content writer; demonstrated results in news media, blogger and social community engagement; confident presenter
Research and Planning: Curious, well read, embraces data; develops fresh, creative concepts, differentiated brand positions and strategies; builds and executes customized, strategic plans that support client business objectives and inspire action
Account Management: Leads day-to-day implementation of client work; can effectively navigate between strategy and implementation, detailed; holds self and team accountable for deliverables and deadlines. Flawlessly manages client accounts, including status reports, client communication, timelines and budgets; values error-free work — delivered on time, on strategy, on budget

Client Skills

Relationships: Builds strong relationships across client organizations at appropriate levels and among the Beehive team and business partners; demonstrates knowledge of client industries, trends, competitors and influencers; earns clients’ confidence, trust and respect through sound counsel and positive push; takes initiative, brings energy and shows urgency
Measurement: Merchandises client program effort and results at key points and ongoing; clearly ties program results to business results
Client Growth: Proactively provides clients with new ideas and opportunities; successfully nurtures and grows client business

Personal/Team Skills

Leverages Strengths: Leverages strengths to set/achieve goals and improve work product, client relationships and internal collaboration
Committed to Growth: Proactively identifies areas for improvement; works to mitigate weaknesses; collaborates effectively with team members; is self-aware; invests in professional development to strengthen, stretch and grow
Demonstrates Accountability: Is candid and honest; respectful and solution-focused; accepts/provides constructive feedback; stays above the line; participates in agency culture; meets agency responsibilities

Position Requirements

Undergraduate and/or graduate degree in PR, communications, journalism or related field
9 – 12 years of relevant experience in corporate, media and/or agency/professional services environments; proven record of success in agency/consulting setting is required
Proven story development, writing and media relations expertise
Experience in social/digital public relations
Proven ability to work successfully with C-level clients and at all levels in an organization
Demonstrated ability to bring an idea from creation through conclusion with measurable results

TO APPLY

To be considered for the Account Director, positions please submit your resume (titled with your last name) to Lisa Hannum.

INTERNSHIPS

Beehive's internship program offers a rich, well-rounded experience that provides marketable, on-the-job PR experience; the opportunity to sharpen PR, presentation, research and measurement skills; and access to senior-level public relations mentoring, coaching and networking support.

Internships are paid, six-month, 40-hour-per-week commitments open to college graduates with degrees in public relations, communications, journalism, marketing or related field of study. Preference is given to candidates with prior internship experience.

To be considered, e-mail your resume as a Word or PDF file (titled with your last name) along with ONE writing sample (Word or PDF file, limit 2 pages, titled with your last name) to Ayme Zemke.

INFORMATION SESSIONS

Beehive Information Sessions are a great way for us to meet new PR talent, students and people making career transitions. Upcoming sessions take place at 9 AM and include:

January 19, 2012
February 16, 2012
March 15, 2012

Format includes introductions, a tour, Beehive capabilities presentation and Q&A/networking. Dress is business casual. To RSVP, email info@beehivepr.biz with your name, phone number and email address; a resume (titled with your last name) is optional.