PR Agency Senior Account Executive

Responsibilities

• The Senior Account Executive position understands how to deliver exceptional client service and understands the business strategy towards helping lead a successful Account.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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
• Expected competencies include:
• 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.

Preferred

• Must be able to work independently and as a team.
• The ability to be proactive and anticipate client and team needs
• Extremely ambitious and care about growing your career
• Has a “can do” attitude
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and achieve deadlines in an efficient, timely, and accurate manner.
• A change agent who is flexible, resilient, and able to thrive in a dynamic, rapid-paced environment.

Benefits

• 25 days Annual Leave
• Early finish Fridays during Slow Periods
• 401(k) Retirement Matching Plan
• Health Insurance
• Parental leave