Careers
ECHOS Communications is a team of pros who love what we do and genuinely thrive on the stoke of enjoying the outdoors. We come from different backgrounds, but among our ranks you'll find bike messengers, DJs, skiers, snowboarders, photographers, musicians, and athletes who together create a massive amount of creative output and results on behalf of our brand partners - some of the most innovative and influential brands in the world.
If the outdoors and active lifestyle are part of your DNA and you've got communications and marketing experience, we'd love to connect.
Below are positions that we are currently looking to fill or for which we regularly have openings. If you feel you're a great fit for the agency but we're not currently hiring for a position, please send us your resume and qualifications.
To apply please send your resume and a brief note telling us why you'd excel as a member of our team and how our brand partners can benefit from your skills.
Open Positions (More detail below):
- Public Relations Account Coordinator
- Global Business Development
ECHOS Benefits:
- Monthly Healthcare Stipend
- Start with 10 Days PTO + Birthday Off & Generous Agency Holiday Closure Schedule
- Annual Ski Pass / Gym Pass Bonus
- 401k Program
- 1/2 Day Fridays
- Family-first mentality, with flexibility for personal needs
PR Account Executive / Senior Account Executive
*No current positions open
Two years of media relations experience are required for Account Executive; 3-5 years for Senior Account Executive
Account Executives / Senior Account Executives support multiple outdoor and active lifestyle brands.
The ideal candidate will be an excellent writer, be able to demonstrate an ability to create relationships with the media and place stories, and be ready to roll up her or his sleeves to lead research, account administration, and reporting.
Responsibilities Overview:
- Establishing and Maintaining Communications with Media
- Copywriting and editing
- Developing press kit materials, fact sheets, press releases, choosing image selects, etc.
- Media research and list building
- Client and Agency Social Media Account Management
- Distributing research projects among interns.
- Maintain files and reports
- Track media coverage and develop monthly client reports
- Assist in coordinating and implementing events, interviews and meetings
- Support all media relations initiatives including developing creative story angles
- Maintain and produce support materials such as photos, press kits, and other collateral
- Actively participating in client communications and agency calls
- Attend client visits, meetings, and media visits
Qualifications:
- Media relations experience (required)
- Knowledge of the outdoor / active lifestyle industry and familiarity with the media landscape
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Professionally driven to build relationships on clients’ behalf
- Ability to think creatively and strategically about individual pitches and campaigns
- Sound judgment and proven problem-solving capabilities
- Positive, confident, and personable
- Solid writing skills and a sharp eye for detail
- Comfortable with Google Suite and Microsoft Office Software
PR Account Coordinator
Account Coordinators work in partnership with our Account Executives, Directors and VPs. Responsibilities include research, product sample management, coverage tracking, reporting and assisting in crafting communications materials. Agency experience is preferred, as is a passion for cycling, the outdoors and/or snowsports and a love for the gear that makes it all happen.
Our ideal candidate will be an excellent writer, bring a positive, can-do attitude, be hungry to learn, experiment, and improve processes, and demonstrate an interest in supporting the agency’s continued growth.
This is a fully remote position. Candidates in our hubs of the Pacific Northwest and the Colorado Front Range are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities:
- Media research, list building, research and development
- Copywriting and editing
- Developing press kit materials, fact sheets, press releases, image selects, etc.
- Product sample management
- Assisting in Social Media Account Management
- Distributing research projects among interns.
- Maintain files and reports
- Track media coverage and develop monthly client reports
- Assist in coordinating and implementing events, interviews and meetings
- Support all media relations initiatives including developing creative story angles
- Maintain and produce support materials such as photos, press kits, and other collateral
- Participate in team meetings; sharing best practices, successes, and learnings
Desired Qualifications:
- One year of communications experience in an agency setting
- Flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Professionally driven to build relationships on clients’ behalf
- Ability to think creatively and strategically about individual pitches and campaigns
- Sound judgment and proven problem-solving capabilities
- Positive, confident, and personable
- Excellent organization and planning ability
- Sharp eye for detail in all internal and external communications
- Excellent time management; ability to prioritize with flexibility
- Intermediate competency with Google Suite / Microsoft Office Software
- Experience with Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, InDesign and other design suites
- Familiarity with CRM and database management software, familiarity with Social Media Aggregation Software
- Knowledge and interest in the active, outdoor lifestyle (cycling, snow sports, motorsports), and consumer products.
GLOBAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
This is not a ‘sales job.’ We are not seeking a person with sales experience outside of the creative agency space - you must live the culture we serve, know the language, actively participate in the active outdoor, you must embrace relationships, and create mind-blowing strategies in order to gain trust with the brands we aspire to align with.
Your Background & Focus:
- Proven track record for global agency relationships/sales and the unwavering commitment to having authenticity and a brand first over the sale mentality
- Existing contacts with global brands and the ability to work build trust and create relationships
- Identify and engage with global brands and offer solutions for brand communications and community engagement
- Generate new global business while creating relationships with brands that align with ECHOS
- Revenue goals of $2M per year
- Report and work directly with the agency CEO/Director
- Multilingual preferred