Account Director – Crisis Communication

Kessler PR Group Is Hiring an Account Director

Kessler PR is an award-winning, highly regarded public relations firm specializing in crisis communications, reputation management, litigation support and media relations. Our public and private clientele includes high-profile individuals; Fortune 100 corporations; schools, colleges and universities; religious institutions; healthcare systems, arts organizations, municipal, county and state governments; politicians and elected officials; professional sports teams and athletes, and national and regional nonprofits.

While our office is in Central New Jersey, our clients hail from across the region, nation, and world. They face challenging issues that frequently become front page news and often involve litigation. Many come to us through attorneys and HR directors, and our work demands strict adherence to confidentiality.

Our current team is comprised of former journalists, attorneys, communications directors. public affairs professionals and elected officials — so a strictly public relations background isn’t required. We seek someone with 5-10 years’ experience in a high-stress, fast-paced, client-facing position where deadlines mattered. Social media expertise is paramount. In-depth research skills are highly valued and a clean, expressive writing style is a must. We are a tight knit, highly collaborative, mutually supportive team that frowns on office intrigue and thrives on humor.

The position is full-time and hybrid, with at least several days in the office. Compensation is commensurate with experience, but generally above industry standards. Benefits are generous.

The Role

•      Meet with and support Firm clients

•      Write and edit strategic communications, social media copy, and occasional press releases

•      Initiate, cultivate and maintain working relationships with the media

•      Conduct research and monitor media across print, broadcast, and digital/social media platforms

•      Generate, pitch and pursue story ideas to digital, print and broadcast media outlets

•      Identify opportunities to increase Firm visibility and support Firm’s social media campaigns

Desirable Skills and Attributes

•      Social Media expertise across major platforms: Up-to-date on trends, messaging techniques and best practices, with an understanding of algorithms and how best to use them to benefit clients

•      A political junkie and committed follower of political news, outlets and journalists – particularly New Jersey local and regional

•      An avid consumer of general-interest local, state, regional and national news

•      Knowledge of law firms, legal publications/journalists

•      Strong writing, editing (including web content), social media and online research skills

•      Discretion, maturity, and highly developed business/professional social skills

•      Comfortably able to quickly shift gears while juggling multiple tasks, initiatives, and projects

•      A sense of humor is a bonus; a big ego is not

Learn more about us at KesslerPR.com

Please send cover letter, resume and two short writing samples to alykogiannis@kesslerpr.com

Kessler PR Group