Senior Account Executive - Consumer and Lifestyle Technology Team at DKC | New York City, NY | $65K/yr – $80K/yr

DKC

Senior Account Executive - Consumer and Lifestyle Technology Team

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

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

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own media relations and integrated campaigns for consumer and lifestyle brands, translating data insights into compelling outreach while mentoring teammates and expanding journalist networks.

Build and manage campaigns and integrated comms plans across clients, driving media coverage and client service.
Grow journalist connections and industry relationships to secure diverse coverage.
Distill data into actionable insights and generate new ideas to inform campaigns.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Assist in developing campaigns and integrated communication plans
Provide training and guidance to junior team members
Can deliver excellent client service, being a reliable point of contact for both the client, teams and media
Able to foster new and significant media and industry relationships
Understands and can study data, distill insights and brings new ideas to the forefront
Bring journalist connections but are also open to making more – regardless of the sector

Requirements

3-6 years' experience working at a PR agency and/or an in-house communications team
A background or interest in consumer, consumer and lifestyle technology, large-scale consumer campaigns, CPG, virtual reality, media, and consumer communications

Preferred

digital chops
experience with media relations
journalist connections (preferred)
experience with large-scale consumer campaigns, CPG, virtual reality

Benefits

401K match
cell phone reimbursement
an unlimited vacation and sick day policy
the latest technology for all digital natives
a welcoming environment that is all about perfecting the craft of communications
employee committees focused on health & wellness, diversity and fun

DKC

DKC is a full service public relations, marketing and government affairs firm and part of the Acceleration Community of Companies, https://www.accelerationcc.comBased in New York City, and with offices in Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington D.C., San Francisco and Miami, DKC’s services include strategic counsel and planning, public relations, thought leadership, data analytics and creative services. Client success is our only benchmark, and we expect to be judged on what we achieve, not just what we promise. We are in the business of enhancing reputation, building credibility and increasing awareness by generating news value in everything we do.

Founded in 1991

New York, New York, USA

502 employees (49 in marketing)

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