No Filter PR is hiring!

Mid-Level Account Manager

Are you a creative person who's passionate about telling stories that focus on people, not products? Are you a news junkie who always has a million tabs open in Chrome? Can you write in plain English, not boring corporate speak?

No Filter PR is growing: I’m looking to hire my first employee who will work closely with me.

This role is full-time (40 hours per week) and remote but I have a strong preference for someone based in Lagos.

I Have:

  • 10+ years in PR/communications/research, 8+ years experience in West Africa

  • Ethos that places storytelling & creativity at PR campaigns, not product marketing

  • Amazing founder clients + strong network in African tech

  • An open mind for new ideas and ways to scale PR for startups

You Have:

  • The ability to research diverse industries & venture capital and brainstorm pitches for compelling stories

  • A precise attention to detail

  • Gut instincts for editorial vs advertorial

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Self-directed and curious mindset

You might also have:

  • Experience in brand marketing

  • Media instincts in teasing out and developing stories

Primary Responsibilities

  • Conduct research on client business model, industry, competitors, and past media coverage

  • Draft compelling and relevant pitches, social content, and releases to earn positive coverage for clients

  • Follow news and trends to make sure we're pitching clients to the media for commentary or relevant follow-on stories

  • Build media lists of journalists, editors, and publications segmented by audience

  • Conduct research on conferences and pitch clients for relevant speaking opportunities

  • Research awards/lists for clients

  • Support social channel community management and online engagement

  • Contribute to campaign measurement and evaluation criteria by compiling monthly status reports

  • Run and maintain trackers and reporting tools

  • Provide assistance with client projects and development of new products as directed

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years experience in communications or journalism

  • Media instincts and skills in teasing out and nurturing stories (not ads)

  • Strong writing skills and voracious reading appetite

Nices to Haves

  • Preference to be based in Lagos

Required Tools

  • Google Suite Tools

  • Slack

  • Twitter & LinkedIn

Benefits

  • Competitive $USD denominated salary

To apply, please send a CV and cover letter to hello@nofilterpr.com.

Victoria CrandallComment