Join the Team

Firm Director:

The firm director is responsible for managing the firm’s operations and serves on the Chapter’s PRSSA executive board to maintain communication between firm and Chapter. The firm director should have regularly scheduled meetings with staff and weekly meetings with officers. Be sure to include time for questions from the account executives. Duties may include the following:

• Select account executives with the help of the assistant firm director or vice president.

• Maintain on-going contact with the firm, Faculty and Professional Advisers.

• Conduct leadership and general firm meetings.

• Maintain files of all activities.

• Oversee and approve client recruitment.

• Evaluate and motivate firm members.

• Establish communication between the firm and the rest of the Chapter.

• Maintain contact with clients and account executives to ensure satisfactory progress.

• Offer commitment and professionalism to the firm and its activities. 

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Assistant Firm Director:

The assistant firm director plays an important role in helping the director oversee the firm’s leadership and relationships. Duties include the following:

• Assist director on all projects and activity planning.

• Supervise all accounts and maintain file of activities. Recruit and maintain clientele.

• Assist, advise and evaluate executives during meetings and report to firm director.

• Schedule and coordinate Firm interviews.

• Create and manage meeting minutes

• Perform director’s duties in his or her absence. 

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Media Relations Director:

The Media Relations Director is responsible for managing communication between the organization and various media outlets. They use press releases, media events, and broadcasts to improve relationships with media sources and journalists to obtain optimum media coverage for the organization. Media relations directors oversee high-level communication between the organization and its media resources. 

 

Account Executive(s):

Account executives are often the main client contact. The account executive must be professional, responsible and ethical because he or she represents the firm. Account executives should report consistently to the firm’s executive board through written and oral reports. This ensures that the client is well-served and that all associates are participating. Duties may include the following:

• Develop goals and objectives with his/her account members.

• Obtain client permission to implement tactics.

• Motivate account members with phone calls and email reminders.

• Maintain regular communication with the client.

• Complete a detailed weekly activities report.

• Maintain a continuous and complete file of activities and completed projects. 

 

Copywriter:

Copywriters are responsible for the linguistic content of adverts. They work across a range of media ad formats, interpreting account briefs to compose advertorial content such as slogans, catch phrases, tweets, and scripts for TV and/or radio adverts. 

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Web Developer:

This role is responsible for designing, coding, and modifying websites, from layout to function and according to a client's specifications. Strive to create visually appealing sites that feature user-friendly design and clear navigation. In addition, the candidate is in charge to keep Toro Tactics websites updated.