Senior Account Publicist

Job Title: Senior Public Relations Account Executive About Company: Full-service, public relations agency that specializes in bridging the intersection of music, sports, lifestyle, entertainment, business, and social justice. The firm takes pride in its unique ability to elevate today’s leading personalities and organizations and amplify their narratives in compelling, comprehensive, and creative ways. Role Summary: We’re seeking a Senior Account Executive with several years of public relations experience to join our dynamic and growing team. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience supporting clients across music, entertainment, sports, fashion, lifestyle, and beauty – with a particular emphasis having some exposure in the sports and/or fashion industry. This role requires a highly motivated individual that demonstrates leadership, thrives in fast-paced environments, adapts to an evolving work landscape, is able to manage multiple accounts and can provide strategic media and PR recommendations to clients. Additionally, the ideal candidate will be expected to boast strong media relationships and be committed to consistently building new relationships with reporters, editors, talent bookers, etc. The candidate needs to be detail-oriented and work cross-functionally with junior and senior team members to drive key initiatives and activities, secure impactful stories for our clients, draft materials, staff events and much more. Responsibilities: Develop, edit, and proofread client-facing media materials – press releases, pitches, media advisories, briefing documents, fact sheets, etc. Conduct thorough research on client-related items and share key findings on emerging platforms, media moves and more Serve as the day-to-day client contact lead and offer thoughtful and effective counsel and guidance Support the team’s overall planning and strategy development processes, delegate appropriate tasks and jump in as needed to support senior team members Manage junior personnel and interns with a positive and proactive attitude Provide on-site support at staff events, coordinate logistics, assist with campaigns and more Actively procure press coverage for clients on an ongoing basis and further develop press contacts Monitor press coverage on talent/brand clients, vet press inquiries and drive media opportunities forward for clients Experience & Education: Several years of public relations experience, ideally in the sports and/or fashion space Possess excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills and a detail-oriented approach to day-to-day operations Aggressively pursue new media angles and story opportunities Manage multiple client projects simultaneously and thrive in a fast-paced environment while serving as a point of contact for clients Proven track record in delivering high-quality media results in print, online and broadcast Bachelor’s degree in mass communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field preferred Personality: Outgoing and enjoys connecting with people across all walks of life as a way to cultivate relationships and engage stakeholders Easily able to “read people” / “read the room” to make essential decisions for clients and the company Knows how to work in a small, tight-knit team and operate in a start-up environment Has an even temperament in the face of adversity Applies tenacity to all challenges in order to problem-solve and find answers quickly Enjoys working on multiple projects simultaneously with shifting priorities Thrives in a fast-paced environment who knows how to navigate ambiguity #J-18808-Ljbffr Hanover