Careers at CGPR

Greater Boston 

CGPR, A French West Vaughan Agency, is seeking an experienced, public relations account executive to support a wide range of clients across the consumer active lifestyle category. The candidate will manage media relations, client communications, social media and other projects as assigned. Candidates should have 2-4 years of experience, with preference shown to those with agency knowledge.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead role in the development and execution of PR plans, as well as strongly supporting project management activities
• Develop press releases, pitches, and other materials such as briefing documents, fact sheets, memos etc. for media distribution
• Pitch national, regional, local and trade outlets on behalf of a range of clients and regularly secure coverage
• Proactively engage with target media and grow relationships through regular outreach
• Develop and maintain excellent client relations
• Compile and maintain strategic, targeted media lists
• Monitor and report on media coverage to clients
• Create and maintain social media content calendars, internal and client, as needed
• Maintain ongoing knowledge of the communications industry and media activity, and continuously share relevant information with team and clients, as appropriate
• Work as a dedicated team member supporting agency colleagues and agency mission
• Develop schedules, calendars, and comprehensive reports, and other deliverables as assigned for multiple clients

Specific Requirements

• BA/BS degree in public relations, communications, marketing or related field
• 2-4 years of marketing/public relations experience (agency experience strongly preferred, but not required)
• Experience managing multiple clients and able to operate in a fast paced, ever changing environment
• Comprehensive media relations experience
• Thoughtful and talented communicator who is able to demonstrate proficiency in writing and editing communications
• Top notch organizational skills with a keen attention to detail
• Enthusiastic, eager individual with an extraordinary work ethic