Account Strategist, Thompson

Thompson & Co. is seeking an account strategist with specialized skills in social media and content development to join our award-winning digital team. T&C is Alaska’s largest and
most respected public relations agency with more than 25 years of experience serving clients in a variety of sectors including travel and tourism, telecommunications, resource development, nonprofits, education, and state and local government.

We are a tight-knit team of strategists who are committed to rolling up our sleeves to help each other succeed. Many on our staff have been with the agency for almost a decade citing “T&C culture” as one of the top reasons they love working for the agency. Employees have opportunities to be involved in exciting and challenging projects and media opportunities working at this 2021 Forbes “Agency of the Year” and 2020 PR News’ “Best Place to Work.”

Job summary:

We are seeking a mid-level account strategist to join our team in our Anchorage office. In this role, you will be responsible for creating social media content, advising on organic and paid social campaigns, coordinating projects and tracking deadlines, directing photo and video shoots, and supporting various client content creation needs. You’ll work closely with account managers to ensure client goals are achieved.

Account strategists should have a bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, or marketing (or relevant experience) and typically have between 2-5 years of agency or
relevant experience. Job will require periodic instate travel.

This role requires a high level of organization, initiative, and professional judgment, as the account strategist will manage multiple client priorities simultaneously while collaborating closely with account managers and agency leadership.