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Tombras

PR Manager Knoxville, TN

Full Time Knoxville, TN 61603 - 95573 USD ANNUAL 1 days ago

Job description

Tombras, a 475+ person, full-service, national advertising agency with a digital mindset, is seeking a PR Manager.

Where you'll be working: Knoxville

Who you are: You are comfortable managing people and projects. You have a high-level writing proficiency and are able to work on tight deadlines. You have a flair for storytelling and are passionate about pursuing earned media opportunities. You’re a demonstrated self-starter who can work independently as needed, while also thriving in a collaborative, teamwork environment. You embrace the PESO media model, whereby paid, earned, shared and owned media are leveraged to create optimal holistic results for clients.

What you will be doing:

Supervising PR specialists as direct reports
Managing client relationships and organizing workflow
Serving as point of contact for vendors and negotiating vendor contracts
Leading departmental initiatives and staying on the forefront of industry trends
Developing PR strategy for clients
Consistently writing and editing excellent PR products (e.g., news releases, opinion pieces, blogs, contributed content, etc.)
Cultivating productive relationships with key journalists
Earning media placements through pitching
Tracking coverage via third-party platforms using PR analytics
Editing and approving PR reports

What you bring:

5 years of public relations experience
Ability to manage people and projects
Understanding of PESO media model and integrated marketing communications
Strong written and oral communication skills
Fluent in AP style
Experience juggling multiple assignments/projects
Proven ability to troubleshoot and problem solve under pressure
Adept in MS Word, Excel, Google Docs/Sheets and PowerPoint/Keynote
Expertise with PR media monitoring tools, media databases, news release distribution services, and media and coverage analytics software
A strong work ethic, a passion for learning and a desire to receive constructive feedback

Why Join Tombras' Public Relations team?

Tombras PR is a public relations powerhouse embedded in a full-service advertising agency. Our holistic approach to brand storytelling enables us to deliver integrated planning, strategy and results for a diverse roster of regional, national and global clients. We're committed to the PESO media model, whereby we leverage paid/earned/shared/owned media for cohesive marketing communications, reputation management, thought leadership and crisis comms.

Why you’ll want to work at Tombras:

You’ll be joining one of the top independent agencies in North America. Connecting Data & Creativity for Business Results® is working for our clients and creating a flywheel affect fueling both client and agency growth. You’ll be a part of a highly creative agency that has been recognized by AdAge, Adweek, Communication Arts, Fast Company, Forbes and Fortune. Tombras was recently named a 2022 AdAge A-List Standout Agency.

Tombras Benefits:

Family - It comes first, on every list. Tombras has been family-run since day 1, we strive to facilitate a family-oriented environment rooted in supporting one another.

Dog-friendly office(Knoxville)

Unlimited PTO

Generous parental leave for primary and non-primary caregivers.

Medical (PPO or High Deductible option) for employee + dependents

401(k) Participation + 3% employer match

Employer-paid Dental & Vision

A company culture of promotions from within and an atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career development.

New, Modern building in Downtown Knoxville

Want more reasons to work at Tombras? Check out the latest Tombras News and Our Values.

Tombras is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Job may require traveling overnight, driving long distances as required and sitting for extended periods of time with occasional walking and standing and occasionally lifting or carrying articles weighing less than 10 pounds.

Remote employees must be based in the United States.

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