Public Relations - Senior Account Executive

New York City, NY (On-site)

$65K/yr – $80K/yrSenior Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 21 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own and manage media relations and PR campaigns for client accounts, lead client calls and PR planning, and mentor junior team members while driving exposure and revenue.

Lead client accounts and media strategy
Draft PR plans and pitches
Mentor and develop junior staff

Job Description

Responsibilities

Media Relations
Identifies and secures an array of media placements including high-profile and feature opportunities for clients across the team
Develops unique story angles and timely pitches to generate consistent client exposure
Develops and maintains relationships with all media outlets including trades, broadcast, and national media
Assists in the development of strategic PR plans and campaign development for team accounts they support
Delegates tasks and helps with mentoring Account Coordinators, Account Executives, and interns
Client Service
Independently leads $100–299K in client account revenue
Serves as lead point of contact and runs calls for the client accounts they are leading
Drafts PR plans for the accounts they are leading

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant professional experience
Minimum 3–5 years of successful industry-related experience with an emphasis on managing client relationships
Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work, handle details accurately, follow up with minimum supervision, and complete tasks within specified deadlines
Excellent interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills
Strong writing and editing skills with experience drafting press releases, pitches, and client-facing materials
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and social media platforms
Proficiency in PR-related software including but not limited to Cision, Meltwater, TrendKite, Sprout Social, Hootsuite, or similar tools
Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members preferred

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision insurance (Horizon BCBS, Guardian/VSP)Company-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) on select medicalplans
Company-paid life insurance & AD&D coverage
ESOP — employee stock ownership, fully funded by JConnelly, no cost to you
401(k) with company match (traditional & Roth options)
Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter
FSAs
Supplemental coverage through Aflac (disability, critical illness, and more)
Free 24/7 healthcare navigation through Health Advocate
Virtual vet consultations through Petzey

JConnelly

JConnelly is a communications and marketing agency working to help organizations and leaders to build, grow, manage and protect their brands. With the grit of a boutique shop fueled by the power of global agency, we help brands and people successfully navigate an increasingly complex world to achieve extraordinary outcomes.OUR PEOPLE & CULTUREThe guiding principles Jennifer Connelly put in place when she founded the agency in 2003 remain core to our DNA to this day. We approach all aspects of life and business by driving positive and impactful change rather than living in fear of it.With operations throughout the U.S. – including the business hubs of NYC, Chicago, D.C., Palm Beach and Las Vegas – and with relationships reaching worldwide, we have always operated virtually everywhere long before it was fashionable.We are critical thinkers with the intelligence to anticipate and think ahead. We work to eliminate noise and channel our energy into creating what’s real, what’s good and what’s next. With us by your side, there are no limits to the outcomes that we can collectively achieve.SERVICES• Branding & Identity• Reputation Building• Media Relations• Strategy• Corporate Communications• Video / Audio / Digital Content• Design• Crisis & Special SituationsSPECIALTIES• Financial Services• Wealth & Investment Management• Fintech• Crypto & Blockchain• Private Equity & Venture Capital• Technology• Food, Beverage & Consumer Brands• Celebrity, Influencer & Executive Brands• DEI & Non-Profit

Founded in 2003

New York, New York, USA

53 employees (9 in marketing)

www.jconnelly.com