Senior Account Executive

Responsibilities

• Develop smart, timely story angles that break through crowded news cycles
• Build and maintain meaningful relationships with reporters, producers, editors, creators, and other media influencers
• Pitch media consistently and secure high-impact coverage for clients
• Lead client calls, media initiatives, launches, and fast-moving campaign moments
• Create the messaging documents, media strategies, pitches, press materials, and briefing documents that guide account work
• Review and strengthen written work from Account Executives and Assistant Account Executives
• Keep a close pulse on client priorities, leadership teams, business models, and industry developments
• Represent ASTRSK at events, meetings, and industry gatherings
• Bring energy, ideas, and momentum to every account

Requirements

• Has 3–5 years of relevant PR experience, preferably within an agency
• Has experience managing multiple accounts and leading client calls
• Holds a bachelor’s degree, preferably in communications, journalism, or a related field
• Understands how journalists think, what makes a real story, and how today’s media landscape is evolving
• Has a proven track record of securing meaningful media placements across multiple verticals
• Brings existing media relationships and is always building new ones
• Is a strong, fast writer and thoughtful editor with familiarity with AP Style
• Understands the basics of how companies operate and can quickly learn each client’s leadership team, business model, and organizational structure
• Is comfortable using PR tools, including Muck Rack, Qwoted and social platforms
• Is organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable moving quickly