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Bennet Group is an environment that requires hard work and drive, but rewards the same with advancement within the company. We provide public relations counsel and marketing support to many of Hawaii’s top businesses and organizations.
 

Account Executive

Bennet Group Strategic Communications seeks a self-directed, detail-oriented individual to fill an account executive position. Must also possess the ability to coordinate multiple activities, provide excellent client service, and effectively manage workflow under pressure of project deadlines. Pay is commensurate with experience level.

Required skills include: 

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strategic and creative thinking abilities for the development and implementation of communication plans.
• Exceptional organization skills to assist with project management and day-to-day account activities.
• Ability to quickly and effectively adapt to client needs, as well as facilitate an efficient, timely workflow for the account team.
• Excellent writing skills, including news releases in AP style, fact sheets, media advisories, talking points, copy for newsletters, brochures and websites, etc.
• Bachelor’s degree in a communications-related field and a minimum of two years experience in a public relations or equivalent position is required.

Desired skills include, but are not limited to: 

• Client-relations experience to effectively participate in day-to-day account activities.
• Media pitching experience – reaching out to local and national media including TV, radio, print and online media outlets.
• Media clipping and monitoring experience.
• Experience with social media strategy and content management, including planning, drafting and scheduling posts, and monitoring for all major platforms.

Must already live in Honolulu for consideration; no relocation packages are offered. 

Bennet Group offers great perks: Work from home, company-provided laptop, iPhone, Internet service. Full medical/dental benefits at small cost to employee, 401K plan after one full-year of employment. 

Bennet Group is an environment that requires hard work and drive, but rewards the same with advancement within the company. To learn more about our company, visit: www.BennetGroup.com 

Send resume and salary requirements to Megan Tsuchida at megan@bennetgroup.com. 

Director
Bennet Group Strategic Communications seeks a self-directed, strategic individual to fill a Director position. The Director should have at least five years of communications, journalism, marketing or related experience, and must possess the ability to coordinate multiple activities, provide excellent client service, and effectively manage workflow under pressure of project deadlines. Pay is commensurate with experience level. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Independently manage and/or oversee client accounts, and provide strategic insight where needed.
• Build and maintain a strong working relationship with clients.
• Lead strategic planning, setting goals for the account including deadlines and deliverables, and managing workflow to achieve client objectives.
• Drive execution of communication strategy inclusive of owned, earned, paid and social media tactics.
• Manage and mentor junior staff — facilitate teamwork and learning opportunities and regularly provide constructive feedback.
• Support business development, including generating leads, research, developing proposals, attending new business meetings and presenting ideas.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a communications-related field and a minimum of five years experience in a public relations or equivalent position.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strategic and creative thinking abilities for the development and implementation of public relations plans.
• Client-relations experience to effectively participate in day-to-day account activities.
• Excellent writing skills, including news releases in AP style, fact sheets, media advisories, talking points, copy for newsletters, brochures and websites, etc.

Desired skills:

• Experience working in a public relations agency, fast-paced corporate or consulting setting preferred.
• Able to manage and inspire a team and to make sound judgments on a daily basis, knowing when to seek senior counsel.
• Ability to quickly and effectively adapt to client needs, as well as facilitate an efficient, timely workflow for the account team.

Bennet Group PR offers great perks: Work from home, company-provided laptop, iPad, iPhone, and Internet service. Full medical/dental benefits at small cost to employee, 401K plan after one full year of employment.

Bennet Group is an environment that requires hard work and drive but rewards the same with advancement within the company. We provide public relations counsel and marketing support to many of Hawaii’s top businesses and organizations. To learn more about our company, visit: www.BennetGroup.com

Send resume and salary requirements to Megan Uyeno at megan@bennetgroup.com.