Careers at IMC Public Relations Firm
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IMC is one of the 15 largest independent agencies in the country. Our practice teams work on an array of accounts, from large corporations and entrepreneurs to consumer brands, Public figures, public affairs and more.
Whether launching the next big idea in tech, managing time-sensitive crisis communications, or building integrated lifestyle campaigns that engage with consumers, bloggers, and experts, there’s always something exciting going on at IMC. Employees receive hands-on experience and an opportunity to grow, learn, and succeed.
IMC only partners with people who are ambitious and intent on succeeding. Top Public Relations executives lead our talented firm of 25 people. Team members include people from all walks of life.
Whether you are an experienced PR professional or just staring out in the industry, we are always on the lookout for superstars to join IMC. If you are sharp, resourceful, hardworking, and creative and are looking for a career where you can develop skills and thrive, we want to meet you.
Please submit all resumes to hr@imcmakers.com
Sr. Social Media Manager
IMC Public Relations, a leading, independent, Top 15 agency is looking for a seasoned Social Media Manager to join its dynamic Marketing team. This Manager will implement the agency’s Social Media marketing, including content strategy, generating inbound traffic, and cultivating leads and sales.
Responsibilities:
• Develop Social Media, Email Marketing, Paid Media and Social Organization strategies
• Create comprehensive action plans incorporating various social media channels to drive social media engagement across the organization
• Monitor trends and appropriately apply new or alternative methods for achieving high-impact results
• Provide insight and leadership to drive social media with potential clients serving as a subject matter expert
• Maintain day-to-day client contact regarding social media
• Educate agency and client teams on incorporating relevant social media techniques into the corporate culture and into all of the company’s products and services
• Maintain awareness of newest social media platforms
Requirements:
• 4+ years of experience developing and activating social media campaigns with PR agency
• Understanding of popular social networks – design, functionality, key users
• Strong understanding of social media research, monitoring, and reporting tools
• Understanding of analytics and SEO methodology
If you are interested in this position, submit your resume to hr@imcmakers.com
Part-time Freelance Copywriter
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in editorial copywriting, ability to juggle multiple projects at the same time, ability to effectively communicate through any medium (written, verbal, tweet etc.) A collaborate attitude and works well with leadership. They will have strong written and verbal communication skills, an ability to understand the public relations industry, team oriented, collaborative approach and a demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
Desired Skills and Experience:
• Minimum 3 years of experience in editorial copywriting, PR agency experience preferred
• Write/edit key press materials, including news releases, pitches, media alerts, fact sheets, etc.
• Craft copy within the digital and traditional landscape
• Ability to familiarize yourself quickly with client’s brand voices
• Work directly with our creative, account, and digital teams to produce final concepts to from start to finish
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously and quickly incorporate multi-dimensional feedback
• Track the latest digital trends to inform creative approaches for clients as well as knowledge sharing internally.
If you are interested in this position,submit your resume to hr@imcmakers.com
Account Coordinator, Healthcare
IMC Public Relations, a leading, independent, Top15 agency is seeking an energetic, self-starting, public relations Account Coordinator. The AC will join an established team and work across multiple pieces of business in the Healthcare group.
Responsibilities include:
• Maintain activity reports and clipbooks for clients.
• Pitch broadcast, print and online media on both a national and regional level to place stories.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, media and colleagues.
Qualifications:
• 0-2 years of public relations experience (prior internships or full time position).
• Excellent writing skills required.
• Good media relations skills.
• Good social media capabilities.
• Highly detail oriented.
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong team player
• Candidate must have interest in clients in the area of health and wellness.
• Proficient computer skills including MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint
If you are interested in this position, submit your resume to hr@imcmakers.com
Marketing Coordinator
The Marketing Coordinator works within our marketing department and reports to both our Marketing Manager main priority is to coordinate marketing campaigns and communications for the agency.
Responsibilities include:
• 1 – 2 years of experience required, within a PR agency environment handling business development preferred
• Assist in streamlining all new business outreach throughout firm, including taking a lead role in the potential CRM integration for contact management
• Organizing e-blasts and build contact lists, as well as organizing the database
• Creating presentations and proposals for the New Business department
• Reporting – managing weekly reports
• Draft writing/editing content including blogs, social posts and press releases
• Maintaining social platforms for both the agency and key executives
• Working with industry practice leaders and group heads to obtain case studies, blog posts, decks, and other marketing related development
• Conducting media monitoring for PR/marketing related opportunities and pitching executive leadership to PR and marketing trade media
• Creating calendars of all relevant events that the company should be attending, as well as investigating and securing placement on panels for the appropriate company representatives
• Proficiency in PowerPoint
• 1 – 2 years of experience required, within a PR agency environment handling business development preferred
If you are interested in this position, submit your resume to hr@imcmakers.com
ACCOUNT MANAGER
We’re on the hunt for strong and confident Account Managers. They should be client focused, results orientated, highly organized, dynamic and passionate. We are looking for candidates with a minimum of two years consultancy experience and a track record of delivering effective work for clients.
In this role, you will be expected to hit the ground running working within a small but dynamic team where you will have responsibility to look after your dedicated client base. To excel in this role, you will need to demonstrate a high attention to detail, proven and effective time management skills, a pro-active mind and interest in generating and contributing ideas. Experience in sectors IMC operates in, including health & social care, tech, housing, energy and transport, is beneficial.
Key responsibilities:
• Driving and implementing programmes of work for clients that execute our strategies
• Developing news angles, stories and pitches to raise awareness of the client’s profile, products and services
• Establishing, building and nurturing strong relationships with clients, key stakeholders and media contacts (including journalists and industry spokespeople)
• Scoping, design and delivery of traditional public affairs, public relations and social media projects to meet key milestones
• Closely monitor political developments in relevant sectors and consider how this impacts your clients
• Supporting clients with your reputation management skills
• Being involved in pitching for new business and developing various proposals
• Networking and winning new business
• Managing and mentoring junior members of staff
To apply, please email your CV and Cover Letter at hr@imcmakers.com quoting the vacancy name within the email subject line.
Senior Account Executive, Fashion
We are looking to hire a Senior Account Executive for our Consumer/Fashion practice. The ideal candidate will have worked with fashion and accessory-based clients within the agency setting, is an expert at pitching, and can manage multiple accounts.
DUTIES:
• Manage team workflow and take ownership of account work while driving consistent media results; report status of accounts to Direct Supervisor.
• Write and edit media materials – press kits, press releases, media alerts, fact sheets, bios, case studies and backgrounders.
• Develop and maintain relationships with influential members of the media in order to ensure placements.
• Develop strategic communication plans, including media opportunities, tactics, and timelines consistent with the overall PR strategy.
• Execute and advise on PR strategies and collaboratively develop strategic media plans.
• Create and develop pro-active pitch ideas for clients based on their industry, current trends and various announcements.
• Monitor media and seek out speaking opportunities for clients as “experts in their field”, including responses to ProfNet and other media.
• Daily client interaction to update, report on and discuss media relations
• Assist in the research, writing and development of new business proposals and presentations.
• Provide guidance and leadership to junior-level staff; Manage daily intern responsibilities.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions to develop strategic/creative thinking for clients.
• Misc. research, duties and projects as required.
TECHNICAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
• B.S/B.A in Public Relations or related field
• At least 3 to 4 years of PR agency experience
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Creative and energetic personality.
If you are interested in this position, submit your resume to hr@imcmakers.com
SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
Do you want to become a sector-leading political and PR adviser to high-profile businesses, charities, and clients?
IMC is pleased to offer market-leading opportunities for recent graduates or entry-level consultants. If you are a news junkie with proven interest in and knowledge of Egypt politics, understand the power of digital comms and campaigning, and want to make your mark on the political and media landscape, we encourage you to apply.
We pride ourselves on our dynamic, vibrant team, who deliver outstanding results for clients every day. We work across a range of core sectors, including education, health and social care, tech, housing, energy, and transport to deliver public affairs, public relations and digital programmes that play a central role in helping our clients achieve their diverse objectives.
We’re on the hunt for a strong and confident (Senior) Account Executive. Someone who understands the importance of the client relationship, is proactive and energetic, highly organized, and with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
We are looking for a candidate with a minimum of one year of consultancy experience or equivalent – such as experience working in politics or the media.
In this role, you will be expected to hit the ground running, working within a dynamic and high-performing team, where you will have responsibility to look after your dedicated clients in sectors including transport, health and social care, education, and more. We are looking for someone with strong public affairs, PR, crisis communications and corporate communications skills and expertise.
To excel in this role, you will need to demonstrate a high attention to detail, proven and effective time management skills, confidence in presenting yourself and interest in generating and contributing ideas to the business as a whole. At IMC, we encourage consultants at every level to think about the impact the whole business can make – proactivity and forward thinking will get you far.
Reporting into a Senior Account Manager, this role is responsible for:
• Working with senior colleagues to draw up and execute PR and public affairs programmes for clients
• A strong understanding of digital comms and campaigning methods and how they can underpin PR and PA strategies
• Developing news angles, stories and pitches to raise awareness of clients – their profiles, products and services
• Establishing, building and nurturing strong relationships with clients, key stakeholders, and media contacts (including journalists and industry spokespeople)
• Closely monitoring political developments in relevant sectors and how they impact or generate opportunities for clients
• Supporting clients to manage their reputation, including in crisis situations
• Networking and beginning to develop your own sector expertise
• Being actively involved in generating leads, pitching for new business, and developing proposals
• Managing and mentoring junior members of staff, sharing your expertise.
To apply, please email your CV and Cover Letter telling us how your experience and ambitions match this role at hr@imcmakers.com