PR Agency Senior Account Executive

New York City, NY (On-site)

$64K/yr – $80K/yrMid Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own media relations and editorial coverage while coordinating multiple client projects end to end, from pitches to launches.

  • Media Relations: Build and leverage editorial relationships to secure placements and drive client visibility.
  • Project Ownership: Lead events, launches, and media programs with budgets, timelines, and junior staff support.
  • Strategic Partnership: Bring new ideas to keep clients relevant and act as the trusted advisor to multiple accounts.

Job Description

  • The Senior Account Executive leads specific media efforts focused on fostering impactful editorial relationships and generating significant media coverage
  • The Senior Account Executive demonstrates the ability to successfully execute a full range of written materials, including client correspondence, press releases, media pitches, status reports, and more
  • The Senior Account Executive oversees client projects (including events, launches, and media programs) from concept to execution—managing budgets, timelines, status updates, reporting, and junior staff, as needed.
  • The Senior Account Executive brings industry contacts to the table, where appropriate.
  • The Senior Account Executive communicates new and significant ideas to keep our clients relevant in the industry, from press pitches to contributing strategic thinking for campaigns
  • The Senior Account Executive serves as client point-of-contact on assigned accounts, coordinating multiple projects.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field from an accredited college of university is required.
  • 4 -6 years experience in Communications Marketing and/or related fields, including research, advertising, management consulting, media or publishing
  • Strong relationships with the media and the ability to secure media placements
  • Proven track record of assigning and delegating work to junior staff
  • Demonstrates behaviors consistent with ColorComm’s values, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct.
  • The ability to be a reliable and trusted advisor
  • Effectively and consistently manages strengths and weaknesses of self
  • Takes  feedback as a constructive learning opportunity and acts upon it
  • Commits to continuous learning and improvement of tactical skills by seeking other training, including on-the-job training and mentoring.
  • Must be able to work independently and as a team.
  • 25 days Annual Leave
  • Early finish Fridays during Slow Periods
  • 401(k) Retirement Matching Plan
  • Health Insurance
  • Parental leave
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ColorComm, Inc.

ColorComm, Inc. is the nation’s leading women’s platform addressing diversity & inclusion across the communications, marketing, advertising, and media industries. ColorComm Network is a national professional membership organization with chapters located in New York, Washington, DC, Chicago, Atlanta, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas, Houston, Miami, and London. ColorComm Network produces over 100 local programs a year.

Founded in 2011
New York, New York, USA
29 employees (4 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.8K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
28.8%
Direct
46.5%
Referral
5.8%
Social
17.4%
Paid
1.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~29

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
3 (10% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2