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

Build multi account PR momentum by owning client communications, drafting strategy, and shaping media plans for financial services brands while developing and mentoring junior staff.

  • Account Leadership: own 5 client relationships and direct client comms with light supervision of juniors.
  • Content & Activation: draft strategic plans, write bylines and press releases, and guide day-to-day media materials.
  • Media Relationships & Reporting: nurture key media ties and deliver status/forecast recaps to leadership.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Manage 5 client 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

Preferred

  • Experience with financial services clients (asset managers, banks, fintech)
  • Ability to guide junior team members
  • Experience writing bylines and press releases

Benefits

  • 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.
  • 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 campaigns driving awareness and getting results
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KCSA Strategic Communications

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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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