Careers

JOIN THE FUN.

Interested in a career at JJPR? We are seeking the best and brightest public relations and marketing talent in the industry to learn from our team.

Our opportunities will immerse you into the fast-paced real life here at JJPR: engaging with clients, creating pitches, facilitating research, writing press releases, social media strategizing, content creating and collaborating with some of the best in the business. This is a unique opportunity to join a passionate and professional team in this exciting, ever-changing industry.

OPPORTUNITIES TO LOVE WHAT YOU DO.

JJPR Careers

Account Manager

The Account Manager is responsible for managing client programs and projects from conception to planning to execution and selling high-impact public relations and marketing programs for business-to-business and business-to-consumer clients in a variety of industries. Working alongside senior account team members to oversee execution of client projects, the account manager ensures work meets or exceeds quality standards, achieves results for client objectives in public relations, marketing and advertising campaigns, and is delivered on time and within budget. The account manager takes a collaborative approach to solving problems and exemplifies leadership among the team, and also has the ability to work autonomously. The account manager ensures positive client relationships, quality work, results-oriented programs, timely billing and account profitability. Prerequisite skills include expertise in copywriting, research, clerical/production needs, creative or art direction as well as superior planning, long- and short-form writing, client relations, media relations, presentation and delegation skills.

The account manager will be responsible for:

  • Managing the needs of clients and providing account service in the areas of PR, marketing, social media and advertising
  • Contributing to client meetings with thoroughly developed research and ideas as well as interacting and updating clients on all PR and marketing activities
  • Building client and media relationships and maintaining a network of contacts including journalists and industry spokespeople to further client’s objectives
  • Trafficking projects and client requests for effective workflow as well as coordinating deliverables and scheduling tasks within project management software
  • Working with senior account team members to craft project timelines, tasks and milestones based on resources, scope of work and priority
  • Writing creative materials, PR and media outreach materials, social media and blog content, email marketing, advertisements, editorial features, guest columns, printed and e-newsletters and other marketing materials for accuracy in copy, grammar and subject matter, ensuring it meets or exceeds the client’s needs and objectives
  • Developing strategy and content for paid social media and digital campaigns as well as implementing through automated scheduling tools content – paid and organic – as well as writing blogs
  • Providing innovative and creative ideas to clients that positively impacts their bottom line
  • Ensuring that all project documentation follows processes and is reviewed/approved internally and externally prior to distribution
  • Building relationships with new and existing clients and fostering account growth with new projects to grow their current scope
  • Developing news angles, stories, news releases, guest columns and media pitches for use in media outreach to further the client’s profile, products and services
  • Supporting agency in pitching for new business and developing proposals and presentations
  • Analyzing PR and paid media campaign results and providing written and verbal reports to clients
  • Assisting in coordination and execution of client events.
  • Participating in internal team meetings and leading client meetings
  • Contributing to and overseeing administrative tasks such as coordination/distribution of client projects as well as agenda and conference report preparation

  • Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications or related field
  • 3-5 years experience, 2 years experience in an agency setting preferred
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Thorough understanding of AP Style
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and common computer skills
  • Strong problem-solving and decision making abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment while delivering quality results
  • Deals well with ambiguity and a free-flowing work environment while also being able to work within strategic systems
  • Calendar management and scheduling experience
  • Strong organizational skills
  • A positive attitude
  • Articulate and comfortable in a client-facing role

OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN AND GROW.

JJPR Fellowship Program

The JJPR Fellowship Program is a 12-week, full-time immersive work experience and agency training program beginning in late May and running through the middle of August. Open to recent college graduates or college seniors, this paid and highly competitive opportunity gives aspiring public relations, marketing and creative professionals the chance to learn from and work alongside the JJPR team. The JJPR Fellowship Program is designed to prepare soon-to-be or recent college graduates with a strong foundation and desired industry skills to land their first job in communications. 

Compensation: Candidate(s) selected for the 12-week Fellowship Program will receive compensation and a stipend for expenses to be determined upon acceptance. 

All fellowship candidates must provide resumés, writing and/or design samples and interview with agency personnel prior to acceptance.

Public Relations Fellowship

  • Working toward or holds a bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, journalism, marketing, business, media or related fields
  • Available to work in person at the agency 3-5 days, 35-40 hours per week during summer months
  • Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Drive and social media platforms
  • Understand AP Style
  • Use excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, open-office work environment
  • Exhibit ability to independently complete tasks, while still knowing when to ask for help
  • Show an interest in creative writing
  • Share a passion to build relationships with media
  • Enjoy strategic problem solving and critical thinking
  • Possess excellent organization and time management skills

  • Account Service
    • Create meeting agendas, conference reports, hour reports and media reports to share with clients
    • Help create, support, execute, promote and measure the success of a variety of marketing communications projects for clients
    • Work in tandem with the account team on marketing and public relations project tasks and deliverables
  • Public Relations
    • Research and develop media lists in an online database to use for personalized media outreach on behalf of clients
    • Work with internal and external stakeholders to assist the drafting and distribution of customized media pitches, media alerts, news releases and other content to support client PR efforts
    • Draft print and digital materials for clients to support media outreach
  • Content Development
    • Research, create and curate monthly social media calendars, blogs and email marketing content while working alongside the account team, the creative team and clients
    • Research, interview and write newsletter and magazine articles for client publications
    • Conduct website content audits and assist with website copywriting
  • Social Media
    • Schedule social media content across multiple platforms
    • Contribute to the development of social media and communication audits
    • Analyze social media campaigns’ performance and make recommendations for improvements on engagement, targeting and content
  • Email Marketing
    • Learn the design, development and distribution processes of email marketing
  • Research
    • Research public relations and social media trends, and prepare forecast
    • Participate in weekly meetings and internal brainstorming sessions
    • Research and develop lists of influencers for client collaborations as well as seek out client competitors

  • Industry Experience and Skills
    • Familiarity of how public relations works in an agency atmosphere
    • Understanding of how business platforms and integrated softwares are used to carry out day-to-day tasks
    • Knowledge of how to conduct extensive research
    • Development of personalized pitches and creative writing
    • Development of social media calendars, email marketing designs and templates and blog content
  • Portfolio Development
    • Real-life work examples to build your portfolio
    • Resumé building and critique
  • Interview Experience
    • Job interview experience with a mock interview at completion of the fellowship with a review of your resumé and portfolio by agency team members

Creative Fellowship

  • Working toward or holds a bachelor’s degree in graphic design, information graphics, illustration, animation, branding and marketing, print and publications design, or digital/web design
  • Available to work in person at the agency 3-5 days, 35-40 hours per week during summer months
  • Must have access to Adobe Creative Cloud Suite software
  • Be proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Lightroom)
  • Possess basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Google Drive
  • Use excellent verbal communication skills
  • Understand design research, strategy and design thinking process
  • Have a strong understanding of brand identity, typography, layout and illustration design skills
  • Understand how graphics work in marketing materials, blog content and website content
  • Have basic knowledge of HTML/CSS
  • Possess a keen eye for detail and aesthetic
  • Have the ability to work quickly and efficiently under pressure
  • Be innovative, strategic and and a critical thinker
  • Thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, open-office work environment
  • Exhibit the ability to independently complete tasks, collaborate and contribute to a team effort, while still knowing when to ask for help
  • Be a strategic problem solver
  • Have excellent organization and time management skills

  • Creative Development
    • Further skills in basic graphic design through implementation of social media graphics, flyers, fact sheets, newsletters and print pieces for client collateral
    • Understand overall brand identity and collateral usage for clients to maintain brand standards
    • Conceptualize and collaborate with designers to create innovative solutions
    • Create and support design for print and digital materials for clients
    • Research marketing and design trends for brand and graphic development
    • Prepare creative files for internal and external production
    • Work with internal groups to help create, support, execute, promote and measure the success of a variety of marketing communications and branding elements for creative projects
    • Execute design solutions based on initial conceptual and visual direction provided by agency team members
    • Work in tandem with the creative team on to execute project tasks and deliverables
  • Website
    • Manage and support website development and maintenance
    • Learn basic knowledge of WordPress and Squarespace site development
    • Understand website analytics
  • Email Marketing
    • Learn the design and development processes of email marketing
  • Research
    • Research graphic design, marketing and branding trends
    • Participate in weekly meetings and internal brainstorming sessions

  • Industry Experience and Skills
    • Familiarity of how creative works in an agency atmosphere
    • Understand how business platforms and integrated softwares are used to carry out day-to-day tasks
    • Development of social media graphics, website design, print and advertising materials to build your portfolio
    • Development and understanding of brand consistency and maintaining brand integrity
    • Enhanced understanding of Adobe Creative Cloud products (i.e. Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Lightroom)
    • Basic knowledge of WordPress and Squarespace operating tools to build extensive websites
    • Enhanced design skills for social media graphics, email marketing, branding and print materials
    • Understanding how to read and interpret analytics from websites
    • Experience and competency in your field
  • Portfolio Development
    • Real-life work examples to build your portfolio
    • Resumé building and critique
  • Interview Experience
    • Job interview experience with a mock interview at completion of the fellowship with a review of your resumé and final portfolio by agency team members