Idea Peddler is looking for an experienced publicist who is proficient in strategizing and executing accounts on behalf of clients.

About You:

You have had the taste of agency life but want to work in a smaller team environment to gain more autonomy and grow quickly. You're excited to work at a shop that has high-growth forecasts for the next year and want to go there with us. Our clients range from tourism destinations to state-run departments of health to consumer-packaged goods, so the ability to change gears quickly is key. Most critically, you have a great attitude and a sense of adventure.

About the Role:

You will work with, and report to, the Associate Director, PR and Social Media to go above and beyond for our clients. You will immerse yourself in their businesses, operating in their best interest. You will serve as an advocate for clients acting as a steward of their brand and consistently finding new ways to incorporate them into the organic media landscape.

Qualities needed:

  • Minimum of a BA/BS degree and 3-5 years prior agency experience.
  • Obsessed with detail and flawless execution of projects.
  • Ability to multi-task and work across multiple accounts and pivot quickly in a changing business landscape.
  • A firm understanding of the media landscape.
  • Ability to distill client expectations and desires into actionable PR initiatives.
  • Proven history managing client relations and developing strategies; serve as the first point of contact for client concerns and issues, escalating and involving senior leaders as needed.
  • Proactively pitch media, ideating creative pitch angles, and creating opportunities to insert clients into cultural conversation with a proven track record of delivering high-quality PR stories in print, online, and broadcast.
  • Experience executing and facilitating FAM/influencer trips, media meals, and events.
  • Is confident in securing placements on behalf of a variety of clients including expert positioning, brand pieces, and other meaningful media.
  • Holds strong relationships within industry contacts and clients.
  • Possesses a strong command of their writing and editing skills
  • Ability to assess client needs and work with senior leadership to identify growth opportunities within client services.

Skills that are a plus:

  • Experience with travel/tourism, government, and/or public education campaigns.
  • Knowledge of New Mexico, Texas, and California markets.
  • Knowledge and proficiency in public relations and social media tools including Muck Rack, Critical Mention, Cision, and more.
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

About Idea Peddler

We’re the rehab for big agency life. If you love doing smart and thoughtful work, but hate the big agency B.S., Idea Peddler might be the place for you. With appreciative and purpose-driven clients, a caring and transparent team culture, and true work-life balance, Idea Peddler is a place where you can thrive based on your own drive; a true meritocracy. In addition to having the chops to concept and execute campaigns flawlessly, curiosity, adventure, and a damn good attitude will carry you far here. We are a team of self-starters who hold dear our core values of adventure, accountability, discernment, motivation and no B.S. As part of our team, you will be rewarded for hard work and have immediate access to a robust benefits package that includes health, eye and dental benefits; 401k matching; unlimited paid time off; tech kit; health club stipend; cell phone credit; catered weekly meal; recurring educational opportunities and more.

Idea Peddler, founded in 2011, is a full-service agency operating on a hybrid work model that offers big agency expertise with boutique agency service. We create bespoke campaigns that deliver on clients’ unique goals and follow through with exceptional execution. In uncertain times, ideas win. Ideas that inspire. Ideas that shift behavior. And ideas that create growth. Idea Peddler holds true to the promise of doing good work for nice people. www.ideapeddler.com