SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Seeking Senior Account Executive for growing boutique public relations agency. Ideal candidate will have 6 + years experience working at an agency on entertainment (including various music driven and event-related projects) and lifestyle accounts.

Fast Paced Boutique Public Relations Agency located in NYC. This is a NYC based position.

Responsibilities include:

• Excellent media relations skills: detail oriented and ability to work in fast paced environment
• Ability to develop creative story angles and secure coverage in local, national, print and broadcast outlets.
• Develop and foster client rapport with current and potential clients
• Develop and creative media strategy campaigns
• Write press releases, pitch letters and press plans and new business proposals/presentations
• Daily client interaction to update, report and manage expectations
• Attend client interviews and client events
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with online, consumer and social media outlets and individuals
• Serve as account lead and manage multiple accounts simultaneously on their own
• Daily media interaction and proactive pitching to secure placements
• Actively participates in generating new business leads and the development of new client business opportunities including proposals, case studies, decks, research
• Providing counsel, leadership and supervision to Account Executives and junior- level staff team members
• Devise and execute online and digital communications strategies and tactics.
• Plan and execute PR activities such as publicity events, product launches and openings
• Communicate and respond to all media inquiries.
• Manage the development of PR materials (audio, visual, text).
• Prepare and brief spokespeople (executive, studio and talent)
• Miscellaneous research duties as required

 Qualifications:

• 6 + years as an account executive / account lead at a PR Agency or entertainment company
• B.S / B.A in public relations, marketing, journalism, communications or related field
• Strong media contacts in television, print, online and social media
• Excellent writing, communications and organizational skills
• Proven client relations and supervisory skills
• New business development strategy and skills
• Strong leadership and motivation skills
• Creative, multi-tasking, resourceful, energetic personality
• Problem-solving skills and results-oriented
• Ability to endure stressful situations and remain professional and efficient in a highly urgent environment.
• Portfolio of writing samples, secured press placements in variety of national media outlets

Interested and qualified candidates should send their resume and salary requirements to careers@simonesmallspr.com