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 7 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own media relations leadership for consumer-focused campaigns, turning data into fresh ideas and guiding junior staff while staying the go-to contact for clients and media.

Growth Infrastructure: Distill insights from data and bring new ideas to client programs.
Client & Team Leadership: Guide junior staff and serve as the reliable client/media contact.
Media Relationships & Industry Outreach: Build and nurture journalist connections to expand coverage.

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
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, both collaboratively and independently

Requirements

Smart, energetic, savvy Senior Account Executive with sophisticated media relations expertise and digital chops
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

journalist connections and openness to making more connections regardless of the sector

Benefits

401K match
cell phone reimbursement
an unlimited vacation and sick day policy
the latest technology for all digital natives

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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