Clairemont Is Hiring!

Clairemont Communications takes a tactics-agnostic approach to devising PR and marketing strategies using both traditional — media relations and event planning, for example– and emerging tools such as social networking. The difference? Product sketches that turn into top sellers. Campaigns that move consumers from couches to action. Jump starting a start-up to make it a recognized brand. Upholding the reputation of a tried and true company so shareholders continue to hold a special place in their hearts for it year after year.

Clairemont leads on QUALITY — quality of service, quality of experience and quality of the deliverables. We have a relentless obsession to devise the most strategic plans and provide the highest quality execution, hands-on involvement and support available. We cherry pick clients who are motivated, passionate, focused and respectful. It is our promise to work as hard, if not harder, than our clients in achieving their business objectives through communications and improving the strength of their brands.

Clairemont is currently seeking smart, responsible, creative and hard-working people who are ready to tackle any assignment and join a highly-motivated, growing team of communications professionals who share in the passion of delivering quality client service while enjoying the collaboration and co-learning of a team environment. We are currently interviewing for the positions of intern, account coordinator, assistant account executive and account executive. Abbreviated job descriptions are as follows:

Intern: Clairemont Communications is currently interviewing intern candidates for the fall semester. However, we do have some summer intern projects remaining. Primary duties and responsibilities include conducting research on behalf of our clients, assisting with a variety of writing assignments (event calendar listings, blog entries, Facebook posts, tweets, catalog copy, news releases, media alerts, etc), working with Clairemont team members to meet client deliverables and making media and client deliveries as well as running errands as needed. Interns are expected to work within the confines of approved written plans of activities, represent the agency in a professional manner, participate in internal meetings, read and study traditional and online information relevant to clients and the public relations industry.

Account Coordinator: The ideal candidate for this position has an educational background in and/or working knowledge of the communications industry. Primary duties and responsibilities include coordinating, researching and executing portions of client communications plans as assigned by senior team members, assisting in the planning, coordination and staffing of client and agency events, develop and maintain traditional media/online/social media influencer lists, and research, outline and complete a variety of writing assignments (event calendar listings, blog entries, Facebook posts, tweets, catalog copy, news releases, media alerts, etc) under the direction of a supervising team member. Strong writing and organizational skills are a must, with a working knowledge of social media as a component of a business communications plan.

Assistant Account Executive: This position requires professional experience working in communications, preferably within an agency. Primary duties and responsibilities include researching, outlining and completing a variety of writing assignments (event calendar listings, blog entries, Facebook posts, tweets, catalog copy, news releases, media alerts, etc), project management of portions of an overall client program, building and maintaining relationships on behalf of the agency with clients, vendors, reporters, editors and social media influencers, assisting with business development efforts. Strong writing, planning, media pitching and social networking (in a business environment) are required.

Account Executive: Clairemont’s account executives work well in a collaborative environment and independently when needed. Primary duties and responsibilities include ensuring that work assigned to her/himself, as well as work assigned to the interns, account coordinators and assistant account executives, is delivered to the account manager and/or client on-time and satisfactorily, and that relevant team members are kept up-to-date on the status of accounts and assigned projects. Clairemont account execs establish and maintain strong personal rapport with clients, vendors, partners, reporters, editors and social media influencers, and demonstrate the ability to anticipate needs, solve problems and serve as a positive role model for other team members. Strong writing, project management, organization, planning, media relations and social media/networking skills are required. Communications experience required. Agency experience strongly preferred.

Clairemont Communications is located in downtown Raleigh, NC in the Longview Center. Within just a few blocks, we have access to some of the best restaurants in the Triangle, the new downtown farmers’ market and movie popcorn from the IMAX theatre next door. We have a company bike that can be used for errands, meetings and recreation. Clairemont embraces an extremely strong work ethic executed in an environment that is fast-paced while being flexible and relaxed.

If you are interested in applying for an open position, please email your resume along with a paragraph or two about why you would make an outstanding addition to the Clairemont team to d@clairemontcommunications.com.