William Mills Agency is Growing 

We are seeking account associates to work on public relations programs for entrepreneurial and corporate clients in the fintech and financial services industries. This is a hands-on position with the opportunity to develop your media relations skills within a supportive team that is dedicated to your development. You will act as the day-to-day client contact with clients as well as handle increased reactive/proactive client interactions, maintain contact with targeted publications and/or other influencers (media, analysts, etc.), work without direct supervision on selected projects, show initiative to gain new management skills and mentor account coordinators and interns as needed.

Minimum Qualifications 

  • Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Business, Communications, Journalism or related field.
  • Minimum of 1 - 2 years' experience in a related field. 
  • Proven communication skills: writing and content generation with the proven ability to articulate complex value propositions.
  • Ability to multitask, managing the work of multiple clients while meeting deadlines with quality.
  • Project management skills and adaptability to unexpected changes and opportunities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Command of Associated Press journalistic style.
  • Available for work at Buckhead office and some travel.
  • Highly organized with excellent attention to detail. 

Responsibilities 

  • Understanding of agency clients and the industries they serve
  • Pitching and hosting interviews between media and clients
  • Providing drafts of news releases, case studies and feature articles with minimal edits, and distributing to media
  • Actively participating in weekly client calls
  • Preparing client activity reports and providing a recap report after the call
  • Directly interacting with clients and media on a regular basis
  • Reading publications and preparing Media Mentor reports
  • Offering strategic ideas that can potentially change way clients do business
  • Working independently on specific projects
  • Mentoring less experienced staff
  • Demonstrating technical proficiency when using agency equipment and technology
  • Demonstrating a firm commitment to their own career at the agency

Perks 

  • Work for one of Atlanta’s largest independent PR firms
  • Creative, positive and fostering work environment with opportunities for growth
  • Competitive benefits package
  • Hard working, friendly and supportive culture