Careers

Account Executive

Catalyst Public Relations, the 2009 Homes Report New Consultancy of the Year winner, and 2010 PRWeek Boutique Agency of the Year winner, has continued to see continued growth year after year, since its inception. At Catalyst, we partner with leading brands such as Under Armour, Timex, NASCAR, SUBWAY Restaurants and vitaminwater to reach the hearts and minds of consumers who are passionate about sports, entertainment and leading an active lifestyle.

We are looking to add an Account Executive to our New York office.

• Oversee account coordinators and interns on various assignments.
• Participate and contribute to the development of account plans and ideas where/when appropriate.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key media contacts with a proven track record of successfully pitching local, regional and national print, broadcast and online/social media.
• Proactively identify media relations challenges and recommend appropriate course-correcting solutions.
• Work with a team to execute media events such as press conferences, briefings and media tours.
• Produce, edit and manage written account communication materials including press releases/social media releases, fact sheets, Q&As, client correspondence and reports.
• Report program results (both traditional and digital/social media) to agency management and client partner.
• Create budget status reports and budget trackers.  
• Lend creativity through ongoing contribution of unique ideas to clients and in agency brainstorms.
• Support digital/social marketing tactics (e.g., create blogger contact lists and pitches, post video/photos to community sites, manage elements of social media strategy, etc.).
• Proactively provide creative thinking/new ideas around digital/social media engagement as it relates to ongoing trends.
• When appropriate, play a role in contributing to community management (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, blog, etc.) on behalf of client and agency.
• Understand, develop and articulate social media monitoring measurement reports and results.
• Understand agency’s business, demonstrate ability to articulate how Catalyst differentiates itself and communicate how this benefits clients.

• Strong communication and presentation skills to effectively articulate ideas to clients, colleagues and staff.
• Sports experience and event coordination/media relations is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, English, Marketing or a related field is preferred.
• 2+ years of agency and/or corporate public relations experience, specifically working with consumer brands, is preferred.

In order to be considered, please submit your resume to careers@catalystpublicrelations.com with "AE - New York" in the subject line. Additionally, please complete the form included in the following link: https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit2/?id=1239751&t=1

Internship - Charlotte

• Play a role on assigned accounts by tracking media coverage, proactively pitching media, and preparing coverage reports for client distribution
• Conduct research and analysis and create necessary reports for team and client distribution
• Coordinate production of projects involving word processing, proofreading, editing, and making arrangements with agency vendors for video/photo production and press materials
• Coordinate and distribute press materials, press kits and mailings for account teams
• Some administrative duties as necessary

• Obtaining a degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English or a related field
• Above average usage of grammar, spelling, punctuation and mathematics
• Must have high level of interest in digital and social media landscape
• Knowledge of computer functions and phone etiquette
• Prior public relations internship experience is preferred

Interested candidates should send cover letter and resume, include writing samples (limit to 2 pages), with "NYC Intern" in the subject line to careers@catalystpublicrelations.com. Additionally, please complete the form included in the following link: https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit2/?id=1172721&t=1

Account Supervisor

Catalyst, the 2009 Holmes Report New Consultancy of the Year and 2010 PR Week Boutique Agency of the Year, is seeking an Account Supervisor for its Charlotte office.

Catalyst is a public relations agency focused on consumers who are passionate about sports, entertainment and leading an active lifestyle. We partner with leading brands such as SUBWAY® Restaurants, Under Armour, Timex, Dick’s Sporting Goods, NASCAR and vitaminwater to create marketing communications strategies that engage consumers and influence behavior.

Via a rigorous process grounded in consumer research and insight, we apply our extensive knowledge of all media channels and platforms, especially in the evolving digital landscape, to ensure that our client partners’ brand messages are connecting with their target audience at the right time and in the right place.

• Serve as senior day-to-day contact for clients, demonstrating in-depth knowledge of clients’ business
• Lead strategy sessions on new and existing accounts and develop strategy for implementing successful client programs
• Troubleshoot clients’ problems as they arise and provide strategic guidance to clients on an ongoing basis
• Articulate the Catalyst Principles and process to new and existing clients
• Demonstrate proficiency in writing and editing materials including client media materials, byline articles, client correspondence and reports
• Proactively pitch national/top-tier print, broadcast and online media, strengthening relationships to increase client’s visibility in the marketplace and create new business opportunities
• Prepare and assist in the management of account financials including budget allocation and control, time sheets, client billing, supplier invoicing and purchase orders; ensure team billability and account profitability 
• Develop strong negotiation skills with third party vendors 
• Exhibit strong communication and presentation skills to effectively articulate ideas to clients, colleagues and staff
• Supervise multiple accounts/teams and participate in educating and mentoring account staff. Ensure each member of the team understands their role and how they fit together as part of the overall plan
• Evaluate the team’s effort collectively and individually. Promptly review their work and provide constructive feedback
• Communicate overall marketing objectives, expectations and successful execution of marketing strategy to members of the team and staff
• Facilitate and lead the creative development process including brainstorms, and encourage team to identify new and imaginative approaches to clients’ programs
• Maintain and help team members develop an in-depth knowledge of clients’ industry and internal landscape, and share knowledge internally and externally
• Demonstrate the ability to integrate agency specialty groups and offerings into client relationships
• Understand, value and begin to champion the role Digital Strategy plays in program development, to both colleagues and client-partners, and work with them throughout program development
• Support office leadership: sustain morale, mentor staff, support growth initiatives and recognition, and network in professional community
• Ongoing high-level engagement with lead digital strategist on the account to identify what’s working and what’s not and recommend solutions when appropriate

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, Marketing, or a related field is preferred
• 5+ years of agency and/or corporate public relations experience, specifically working with consumer brands, is preferred
• Strong communication and presentation skills to effectively articulate ideas to clients, colleagues and staff
• Proven track record of conceiving, planning and executing PR strategies
• Must have high level of interest in digital and emerging technologies and New Media landscape, and experience with new media outlets including blogs, communities, networks

In order to be considered, please submit your resume to careers@catalystpublicrelations.com with "AS - Charlotte" in the subject line. Additionally, please complete the form included in the following link: https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit2/?id=1167611&t=1

Internship - NY

• Play a role on assigned accounts by tracking media coverage, proactively pitching media, and preparing coverage reports for client distribution
• Conduct research and analysis and create necessary reports for team and client distribution
• Coordinate production of projects involving word processing, proofreading, editing, and making arrangements with agency vendors for video/photo production and press materials
• Coordinate and distribute press materials, press kits and mailings for account teams
• Some administrative duties as necessary

• Obtaining a degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English or a related field
• Above average usage of grammar, spelling, punctuation and mathematics
• Must have high level of interest in digital and social media landscape
• Knowledge of computer functions and phone etiquette
• Prior public relations internship experience is preferred

Interested candidates should send cover letter and resume, include writing samples (limit to 2 pages), with "NYC Intern" in the subject line to careers@catalystpublicrelations.com. Additionally, please complete the form included in the following link: https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit2/?id=1170811&t=1

Director, Social Media Strategy

Catalyst, the 2009 Holmes Report New Consultancy of the Year and 2010 PR Week Boutique Agency of the Year, is seeking a Director, Social Media Strategy for its New York office.

At Catalyst, we partner with leading brands such as Under Armour, Timex, NASCAR, SUBWAY® Restaurants and vitaminwater to reach the hearts and minds of consumers who are passionate about sports, entertainment and leading an active lifestyle. We focus on strategic media relations and have the knowledge, experience and insight to navigate today's media landscape -- we know what consumers are reading, watching and to whom they are listening. Through a strategic media relations process, we ensure that brand messages connect with the right audience, at the right time, and in the right place to positively impact consumer behavior and attitudes.

The Director, Social Media Strategy is responsible for the successful development and management of digital and social media strategies and implementation for client brands.  Managing / mentoring members of the strategy team in applying industry best practices in online community management.  The Director, Social Media Strategy understands consumer marketing, and has a passion for digital trends and innovation - combined with a sound understanding of consumers, social media and brand.   Experience of the social media world and of word-of-mouth marketing is required. 

• Ensure the flawless and timely delivery of Catalyst strategy deliverables - including issue resolution internally and externally. He/she also contributes to task management, process improvement, tools and training for team members
• Hands-on experience with digital and traditional communication disciplines and how it relates to brand goals (e.g. tweets, email blasts, Facebook posts, Foursquare, mobile, etc)
• Provide a strategic POV (client and consumer perspective) on creative, functional, and technical approach for client solutions throughout the entire lifecycle of a project
• Continually monitor new technological and creative developments in the online industry and develops agency POVs for clients and colleagues that inspire actionable strategies
• Work with client services team to identify key opportunities with both existing and prospective clients
• Help educate and inspire Catalyst clients and account team members about best practices and emerging trends

• Strong knowledge of and interest in social media

• Minimum of 5-7 years of digital/new media experience, ideally in a marketing services / agency environment
Prior experience in crafting marketing and business POVs
• Ability to grasp complex concepts and systems quickly, and express them in simple ways
• Define scope, recommended approach, and manage execution of strategy and strategic planning projects for clients
• Experience managing 3^rd party vendors
• Strong business writing, storytelling, communication, presentation skills

• Proactive, self-starter who can work well both independently and as part of a team

• Organized, accurate, and has an attention to detail

• Understanding of measurement, website analytics and best practices for driving traffic to online properties

In order to be considered, please submit your resume to careers@catalystpublicrelations.comwith "Director, Social Media Strategy" in the subject line. Additionally, please complete the form included in the following link: https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit2/?id=721851&t=1

EOE/AA/M/F/V/D

Director of Creative Strategy

Catalyst, the 2009 Holmes Report New Consultancy of the Year and 2010 PR Week Boutique Agency of the Year, is seeking a Director of Creative Strategy for its New York office.

Catalyst is a public relations agency focused on consumers who are passionate about sports, entertainment and leading an active lifestyle. We partner with leading brands such as SUBWAY® Restaurants, Under Armour, Timex, Dick's Sporting Goods, NASCAR and vitaminwater to create marketing communications strategies that engage consumers and influence behavior.

Via a rigorous process grounded in consumer research and insight, we apply our extensive knowledge of all media channels and platforms, especially in the evolving digital landscape, to ensure that our client partners’ brand messages are connecting with their target audience at the right time and in the right place.

• Lead strategy-focused brainstorms, with aim of directing staff to produce ideas with relevance to intended target audiences
• Produces intelligent and on strategy creative solutions that reflect brand personality
• Participates in and contributes to the new business activities of the agency, as required
• Work closely with key client partners to effectively articulate ideas, consumer insights and unique selling propositions for their business
• Ability to design and provides concepts for projects/campaigns to meet approved strategic marketing objectives for key client engagements
• Develop and draft plans, briefs, decks and copy
• Provide counsel as the DCD on a portfolio of brands, with responsibility for developing and applying consumer/trend insights to the strategic programming for each distinct brand using partnerships with Consumer Insights and Brand Planning teams
• Works closely with account services as a liaison to the creative department, helping the creative department sell their best marketing solutions to account directors and the client
• Assist account teams to work effectively and in the best interests of client(s) maximizing the agency’s strategic resources to enhance client services
• Sells creative internally or to clients at the EVP or account director’s request
• Makes recommendations to the EVP, Strategic Planning for creative positions and freelance services. Leads certain creative projects and team members with a hands-on supervisory approach while facilitating a collaborative team environment
• Ensures budgets, deadlines, etc. are complete, accurate and followed
• Provides clear/objective critiques of creative work during development
• Makes presentations internally and /or with senior level clients
• Remains current and communicates industry trends and techniques
• Has working knowledge of all software programs needed to fulfill approved creative concepts

• Must have a proven successful track record in developing every phase of program development (strategy, creative and tactical implementation)
• Excellent writing skills a must; need to be able to crisply articulate concepts
• Documented success facilitating creative sessions
• Engaging presenter who has successfully played a key role in new business or client presentations
• Ability to conceptualize and turn a seed of an idea into a fully integrated, successful program concept
• Agency experience working with consumer brands
• Must have working knowledge of existing and emerging trends in sports, style, music, media/entertainment, youth and pop culture
• Proven track record of conceiving, planning and executing strategies
• 7-10 years of public relations/advertising experience in an agency setting, working on interactive projects such as client web sites, online advertising, social media, video manipulation
• Must have at least four years experience in a senior/managerial position (art director, lead copywriter, ACD, CD)
• Must possess a strong command of the digital and social media space with great concepts, practices, procedures and technologies
• Experience and understanding of user experience and information architecture principles and process (utilizing site maps, page flows, wire frames and prototypes to guide design concepts) a huge plus
• Knowledge of website development in Flash and other technologies is a huge plus
• Must be able to leverage online ideas and technologies with an eye to integrate a big idea through multiple mediums
• Ability to grasp complex concepts easily
• Work well under pressure, juggling multiple projects and deadlines

In order to be considered, please submit your resume to careers@catalystpublicrelations.com with "Director of Creative Strategy" in the subject line.

EOE/AA/M/F/V/D

Senior Account Executive

Catalyst, the 2009 Holmes Report New Consultancy of the Year and 2010 PR Week Boutique Agency of the Year, is seeking a Senior Account Executive for its Charlotte office.

Catalyst is a public relations agency focused on consumers who are passionate about sports, entertainment and leading an active lifestyle. We partner with leading brands such as SUBWAY Restaurants, Under Armour, Timex, NASCAR and vitaminwater to create marketing communications strategies that engage consumers and influence behavior.

Via a rigorous process grounded in consumer research and insight, we apply our extensive knowledge of all media channels and platforms, especially in the evolving digital landscape, to ensure that our client partners’ brand messages are connecting with their target audience at the right time and in the right place.

• Serve as one of the day-to-day contacts for clients, demonstrating in-depth knowledge of clients’ business, industry trends and competitive environments
• Support in managing budgets for profitability and manage team – ACs, AEs -- in contributing to the financial health of the account
• Actively participate and contribute to the development of account plans and ideas, including facilitating brainstorms and participating in program presentations
• Proactively pitch local, regional and national print, broadcast and online media, strengthening relationships to increase client’s visibility in the marketplace
• Proactively identify media relations challenges (traditional & digital) and recommend appropriate “course correcting” solutions
• Manage (when/where appropriate) and support events on-site as agency contact
• Understand and effectively articulate externally Catalyst Strategic Principles
• Proficient in writing and editing client media materials, byline articles, client correspondence and reports with knowledge of emerging digital platforms and non-traditional media
• Understand agency’s business, demonstrate ability to articulate how Catalyst differentiates itself and communicate how this benefits clients
• Produce tactical Digital initiatives and when appropriate, oversee tactical initiatives (e.g., SMR, blogger lists, post video/photos to DSM sharing sites, etc.)
• Understand and articulate Social Media monitoring results
• As an integration point with traditional PR, build on existing foundation to think strategically about Digital Strategies
• Contribute regularly to the intranet and encourage junior staff to also participate
• Proactively offer perspective and identify trends for clients as it relates to digital/social media

• Strong communication and presentation skills to effectively articulate ideas to clients, colleagues and staff
• Must have high level of interest in digital and emerging technologies and New Media landscape, and experience with new media outlets including blogs, communities, networks
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, English, Marketing or a related field is preferred
• 3+ years of agency and/or corporate public relations experience, specifically working with consumer brands, is preferred

In order to be considered, please submit your resume to careers@catalystpublicrelations.com with "SAE - Charlotte" in the subject line. Additionally, please complete the form included in the following link: https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit2/?id=1167721&t=1

EOE/AA/M/F/V/D