Senior Account Executive, Corporate Strategy, Ruder Finn

New York City, NY (On-site)

$67K/yr – $80K/yrSenior Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 1 month ago

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Job Summary

Own the client facing PR program across multiple accounts, balancing media relations, executive positioning, and thought leadership while turning research into proactive coverage and strategic plans.

  • Ownership: Develop and execute media relations programs and secure coverage across business, tech, trade, and industry outlets.
  • Audience & channels: Guide executive visibility and thought leadership through content strategy and speaking opportunities.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Serve in a client-facing role across multiple client accounts, supporting client communications, media relations, executive visibility, and thought leadership initiatives.
  • Develop and execute proactive media relations programs, including media list development, pitching, relationship building, and securing coverage across business, technology, trade, and industry media.
  • Draft and edit high-quality communications materials including press releases, media pitches, executive bylines, briefing documents, speaking abstracts, client correspondence, reports, and presentations.
  • Support executive thought leadership programs, including content development, media strategy, speaking opportunities, and executive positioning initiatives.
  • Conduct research and analysis to identify media opportunities, industry trends, competitive intelligence, and emerging issues relevant to clients.
  • Help develop strategic recommendations and communications plans that address client challenges and business objectives.
  • Manage project timelines, agendas, meeting recaps, activity reports, status trackers, and other account management responsibilities.
  • Build strong relationships with clients, media contacts, and internal team members.
  • Support new business initiatives and contribute to agency growth opportunities as needed.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field
  • 2+ years of experience at a PR agency or in an in-house role
  • Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting media relations and earned media programs.
  • Experience developing media materials, executive communications, thought leadership content, or strategic communications programs.
  • Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, compelling narratives.
  • Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Demonstrated initiative, accountability, and the ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.
  • Intellectual curiosity and the ability to quickly learn new industries, technologies, and business topics.
  • Curiosity and comfort with integrating AI tools into communications and workflows

Benefits

  • You will receive a competitive base salary and bonus opportunity
  • You will also be able to enroll in our Health, Dental, Vision, company paid Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, as well as 401k (match) plan.
  • Monthly allowance for cell phone, office equipment, etc.
  • Generous PTO policy with paid maternity/paternity leave
  • Transit benefits
  • Professional learning and development opportunities
  • Workplace flexibility
  • On-site and off-site social gatherings
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Ruder Finn

Ruder Finn is one of the world’s largest independent global communications and creative agencies. Founded in 1948, Ruder Finn has defined and redefined PR for 75 years, shaping communications that move industry-defining brands, companies, and leaders from what’s now to what’s next. Ruder Finn provides clients with bold communications strategies based on a global perspective and localized market knowledge that redefine leadership, reimagine the marketplace, and rethink customer experiences. The agency is organized around five core areas of expertise—Healthcare, Technology, Commerce, Leadership and Workplace—with AI-powered creative hub RF Studio53 and tech incubator RF TechLab providing cutting-edge predictive analytics, breakthrough creative, and customer-focused digital engagement. Ruder Finn has offices across 3 continents including the U.S., Asia and Europe. Wholly owned agencies within Ruder Finn Group include: Ruder Finn Inc., RF Studio53, RF Engage, Touchdown, Peppercomm, RF Comunicad, Mantis, jacobstahl, RF Bloom. For more information visit www.ruderfinn.com.+++At Ruder Finn we value integrity and transparency in our recruitment process. We have become aware of fraudulent actors impersonating our company on platforms like Telegram and similar communication platforms, falsely claiming to conduct job interviews. We want to clarify unequivocally: We Never Charge for Job Interviews or Ask for Your Financial Information: Our recruitment process does not involve any form of payment from candidates at any stage. If you’re being asked for payment or your financial information, it is not us! All our job-related communications come exclusively from our official email addresses (ending with @ruderfinn.com). If you are contacted for an interview or a job offer and have doubts about its legitimacy, or if you have any other questions, please contact us via our official website or official LinkedIn channel.

Founded in 1948
New York, New York, USA
920 employees (158 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
8.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
34.6%
Direct
49.2%
Referral
7.7%
Social
7%
Paid
1.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~920

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
130 (14% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
22