Public Relations Senior Account Executive

New York City, NY (Remote)

$70K/yr – $85K/yrSenior Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own multi-client PR programs with 5 clients and direct client comms, write strategic plans, and drive media relationships while mentoring junior staff and delivering leadership-ready status updates.

  • Account ownership across multiple clients with direct client liaison
  • Strategic planning, byline/press release writing, and tactical ideation
  • Heavy media relationships and regular leadership reporting updates

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Manage 5 clients accounts at once, directly facilitating client comms
  • Day-to-day program involvement, including drafting & reviewing press releases, pitches, etc
  • Substantial media relationships
  • Developing first draft of strategic plan
  • Ideation of strategy and tactical execution
  • Ability to write bylines and/or press releases
  • Review of status reports / forecast / recaps to be provided to senior leadership
  • Cultivate and manage junior staff – AAE-AE level
  • Run one account with light supervision

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Prior PR agency experience 3-5 years’ experience
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Team player with ability to take the lead on relevant projects

    Benefits

    • A renowned team of public relations professionals with unparalleled knowledge of B2B communications
    • A front row seat to cutting edge industries and the communications strategies that fuel unprecedented growth
    • In-house investor relations & social media teams, enabling full cycle communications campaigns driving awareness and getting results
    • Remote work capabilities for all employees
    • Notable monetary incentive for new client referrals
    • Generous 401K contributions (1/2 up to 12%), full benefits, and paid time off
    • Quarterly mental health days as well as a paid day off for your birthday
    • ½ summer Fridays
    • A true work life balance. At KCSA we understand that the best work comes from an energized mind and body.
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    KCSA is a fully integrated communications agency specializing in public relations, shareholder communications and social media, with expertise in cannabis, financial and professional services, technology, healthcare, digital media and energy. Since 1969, the firm has demonstrated strategic thinking and program execution that drives results for our clients in the ever-changing communications and digital landscape. Our team of expert professional communicators draw upon decades of experience in all forms of media, journalism, consulting and the capital markets.

    Founded in 1969
    New York, New York, USA
    96 employees (24 in marketing)
    52% recommend to a friend
    88% CEO approval

    Traffic Signals

    Monthly Visitors
    3.9K
    Traffic Source Mix
    Search
    28.9%
    Direct
    46.5%
    Referral
    5.9%
    Social
    17.2%
    Paid
    1.4%

    Headcount Trend

    Current headcount: ~96

    Marketing Team

    Marketing Team Size
    20 (21% of company)
    Median Career Experience
    5 years
    Median Tenure
    1.6 years
    Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
    4

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