PUBLIC RELATIONS ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE (REMOTE)

KCSA Strategic Communications is an integrated communications agency that boasts expertise in Media and Technology, Cannabis and Psychedelics, Financial Services, Healthcare, and Women’s Health and Wellness. Our team of PR, IR, and Digital/Social Media professionals leverage traditional communications, strong financial and media relationships, and digital strategies to tell our clients stories passionately and persuasively. We offer a variety of services to help companies elevate their media profile, raise capital, create a corporate narrative, manage crises, and so much more. At KCSA, your story doesn’t just get told: it gets celebrated!

KCSA Strategic Communications is looking for a media-savvy professional to fill a Public Relations Account Executive position within our Alternative Therapies division. Our Alternative Therapies team works with clients in the cannabis industry, psychedelics industry and beyond to help trailblazing brands tell their stories with clarity, credibility, and purpose. The right person for this role can dive into dense, highly regulated markets and and find the meat and meaning. This person values innovation and impact equally, has relevant media contacts in the space, and believes in making a difference in the lives of patients and consumers.

At KCSA, our people are our most important resource.  We want them to be motivated, empowered, and to thrive, so we invest in them the same way our clients invest in us. Joining KCSA will give you access to: 

  • A renowned team of public relations professionals with unparalleled knowledge of B2B communications

  • A front row seat to cutting edge industries and the communications strategies that fuel unprecedented growth

  • In-house investor relations & social media teams, enabling full cycle communications campaigns driving awareness and getting results

  • Remote work capabilities for all employees

  • Notable monetary incentive for new client referrals

  • Generous 401K contributions (1/2 up to 12%), full benefits, and paid time off

  • Quarterly mental health days as well as a paid day off for your birthday

  •  ½ summer Fridays

  • A true work life balance. At KCSA we understand that the best work comes from an energized mind and body. 

 

Responsibilities:

  • Participation in all client-facing contact

  • Day-to-day program involvement, including drafting press releases, pitches, etc

  • Consistently develop & strengthen relevant media relationships

  • Ideation of strategy and tactical execution

  • Drafting of status reports / forecast / recaps to be provided to senior leaders

 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree

  • 2 years prior PR agency experience

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Team player with ability to take the lead on relevant projects

  •  Ability to multi-task and prioritize