Who we are hiring

About the Role

The Account Supervisor/Director is responsible for enhancing the image and reputation of Red Banyan through the successful development, maintenance and growth of both client accounts and staff.

Daily tasks are diverse and can include any of the following:

• Manage day-to-day client relationships and workflow to ensure that the team meets and exceeds client expectations as outlined in the scope of work for each client
• Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality
• Serve as a role model to other team members
• Monitor, engage and provide strategic counsel to clients
• Develop strategic and creative integrated PR initiatives
• Lead client teams, serving as the client-facing representative of Red Banyan
• Fulfill tactical plans for clients
• Keep track of deadlines and ensure all work is completed in a timely manner
• Participate in preparation of new business pitches, proposals and/or presentations
• Train and develop client services staff
• Lead brainstorming efforts for events, outreach and other ways to add value for clients
• Pitch stories and achieve consistent and demonstrable earned media results
• Leverage existing press relationships, and constantly cultivate new contacts
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, including attending with clients, as required
• Follow key trends by keeping abreast of each client’s industry, competition and coverage
• Contribute to business growth through introducing existing clients to new capabilities

The Account Supervisor/Director may be involved in breaking news/crisis engagements and may be called upon to provide support in emergency situations.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate possesses strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. He or she must have exceptional written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal skills and enjoy working as part of a team. Bachelor’s degree required. 5+ years of strategic communications or agency experience with a minimum of 2 years of experience successfully managing teams.

If this sounds like you, then we should talk. Forward your resume to careers@redbanyan.com.

About the Role

The Account Executive should have already amassed relevant work experience in communications. He or she should have a solid understanding of the tasks and responsibilities associated with the position and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service to our clients. 

Daily tasks are diverse and can include any of the following:

• Desktop research on a range of issues and industries
• Creative ideation
• Press release writing
• Pitch development
• Identification of media targets
• Media outreach and relationship building
• Media monitoring
• Social media strategy and management
• Project management

The Account Executive may be involved in breaking news/crisis engagements and may be called upon to provide support in emergency situations.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate possesses a mix of intellectual curiosity, energy, and emotional intelligence. He or she must enjoy working as part of a team and have a strong desire to grow and take on new responsibilities. Bachelor’s degree required and 1-3 years of experience in public relations or journalism, prior agency experience preferred.

If this sounds like you, then we should talk. Forward your resume to careers@redbanyan.com.

About the Role

The Account Coordinator position is responsible for providing entry-level support for multiple account teams. Work includes ownership of developing media lists, media monitoring, research and media relations support.

Daily tasks are diverse and can include any of the following:

• Desktop research on a range of issues and industries
• Creative ideation
• Press release writing
• Pitch development
• Identification of media targets
• Media outreach and relationship building
• Media monitoring
• Social media strategy and management
• Project management

The Account Executive may be involved in breaking news/crisis engagements and may be called upon to provide support in emergency situations.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate possesses a mix of intellectual curiosity, energy, and emotional intelligence. He or she must enjoy working as part of a team and have a strong desire to grow and take on new responsibilities. Bachelor’s degree required and 1-3 years of experience in public relations or journalism, prior agency experience preferred.

If this sounds like you, then we should talk. Forward your resume to careers@redbanyan.com.

About the Role

The Senior Account Executive has a very strong grasp of the tactical execution of public relations campaigns and continues to develop and refine strategic skills. While AEs and SAEs should both achieve results for clients and fulfill the deliverables outlined in each contract, SAEs must also demonstrate the capacity to consistently think and act strategically and proactively. 

Daily tasks are diverse and can include any of the following:

• Lead client teams, serving as the client-facing representative of Red Banyan
• Creative ideation and strategic communications counsel to clients
• Manage and mentor junior team members
• Press release writing
• Pitch development
• Identification of media targets
• Media outreach and relationship building
• Media monitoring
• Social media strategy and management
• Project management

The Senior Account Executive may be involved in breaking news/crisis engagements and may be called upon to provide support in emergency situations.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate possesses a mix of intellectual curiosity, energy, and emotional intelligence. He or she must enjoy working as part of a team and have experience supervising the work of others. Bachelor’s degree required and 4+ years of experience in public relations or journalism, prior agency experience preferred.

If this sounds like you, then we should talk. Forward your resume to careers@redbanyan.com.

About the Role

Red Banyan is a public relations and strategic communications firm combining substantive understanding of complex issues with the experience and skills to execute campaigns that deliver results. Red Banyan provides an integrated approach to communicating rooted in strategy. We service a fascinating array of clients in Florida, around the country and internationally. We are looking for a talented communicator with superb writing skills and crisis management experience to join our team. The position features tremendous opportunities for advancement, as well as flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum of 5+ years of public relations/ strategic communications experience.(Agency background required.)
• Exceptional writing skills
• Innovative thinking with a track record of translating strategic planning into action plans and output that delivers tangible results
• Ability to make decisions in a changing environment and anticipate future needs
• Self-reliant, experienced problem solver, results-oriented
• Strong roster of established media contacts
• Project management experience and skills
• Ability to supervise the work of others and foster an exceptional rapport with colleagues to support a harmonious work environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to move quickly, troubleshoot and problem solve
• Solid understanding of social media
• Trusted to discreetly and competently handle confidential and sensitive client information
• Mid-level working knowledge of Microsoft suite of products
• Familiarity and comfort with industry-specific tools (i.e. Cision, Vocus, PRNewswire, etc.)

If this sounds like you, then we should talk. Forward your resume to careers@redbanyan.com.