Job Description

Do you have a knack for creating compelling content and growing social media followings with a traditional PR background? Are you able to confidently pitch a story to a journalist and content creators? Would you love to tell one of your new clients that you just secured a huge PR placement that will propel their business? Do you have a love for cars, trucks, motorcycles, or an outdoor and adventure enthusiast?

If you answered “yes” to the above questions, we’d love to talk! Kahn Media is currently looking for an exceptional person to join our Public Relations team as an Account Executive.

Under the supervision of a Senior Account Executive or Account Supervisor, our Account Executives are responsible for developing and implementing PR and social media strategies, maintaining relationships with journalists and content creators, communicating directly with clients, attending events to support clients, facilitating interviews with the media, capturing content for social media use, and creating monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports for clients.

The ideal candidate will be a capable writer, have a working knowledge of traditional media, social media marketing strategy and ideation, a thorough understanding of creating content and writing for major social media channels and brand communication - must have a passion for cars, motorcycles, or trucks. (everything from social influencer outreach to creating posts to coordinating print publications)

Watch this video to learn more about why you should work for Kahn Media: https://youtu.be/UVp1XCkboaQ

Responsibilities and Duties

Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive PR and social media strategies to enhance brand presence and promote products for multiple clients.
Develop and execute integrated PR and social media strategies to effectively communicate our clients messages and enhance brand visibility.
Create compelling content for social media posts, press releases, media pitches, and other communication materials to maintain a consistent brand voice and tone.
Manage the company's social media presence on platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok and YouTube including content creation, scheduling, and community engagement.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with media outlets, journalists, influencers, and other key stakeholders to secure positive media coverage and partnerships.
Monitor and analyze PR and social media performance metrics, providing regular updates and insights to optimize strategies and tactics.
Write press releases and pitch stories to media outlets about clients or client products/services.
Manage Social Media marketing campaigns, curating relevant content to reach clients target market and encourage engagement.
Analyze the long-term needs of the clients’ social media strategies and offer quarterly reports to management.
Brainstorm new creative social media and PR campaign ideas.
Work with the creative department to create unique social media content using either client or user generated content (photos/videos) or schedule shoots based on specific content needs.

Qualifications and Skills

Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English or related field.
Required – 1 to 2 years of professional PR or marketing agency experience.
Exceptional multi-tasking skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of AP Style as it pertains to writing for PR.
Strong problem solving skills.
Strong knowledge of social media platforms - especially Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
Experienced in organizing, creating, and scheduling social media posts.
Basic photography/video and editing skills.
Those with basic technical knowledge of automobiles, trucks, and off-road driving will be given priority.

About Kahn Media

Kahn Media Inc. is one of the fastest-growing PR/Marketing firms in the automotive, outdoor, and luxury lifestyle spaces thanks to our focus on working with the best brands, the most talented people, and fostering a highly charged creative work environment. Kahn Media was recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the 5000 fastest-growing private companies in the United States in 2018 and 2019, by AdWeek as one of the fastest-growing agencies in the US in 2019, and by the San Fernando Valley Business Journal as the #1 PR Agency in the Valley in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.

Our specialty is being the bridge between the top brands and their customers, creating fun engaging content and promoting the latest vehicles, products and events. We have an amazing in-house art department with talented photographers, videographers and designers. Our Account Executives specialize in working directly with the clients and the media by writing new product and news releases, stories for company blogs, newsletters, providing event coverage and working with the creative team on video scripts and print material. We believe in delivering excellence for our clients and creating a fun, positive environment for our team.

What we Offer (“The Perks”)