Overview

About Us

WE is one of the largest communications and integrated marketing agencies in the world. We're independent, we're all about our people - both our clients and our employees - and we believe in the power of communications to move audiences to positive action.

For more than 40 years, we have been helping translate complex innovations into powerful, persuasive stories. Our sector expertise across key verticals - including technology, healthcare, consumer, and brand purpose - translates into insights and strategies that are informed, current and credible.

We work with companies that are embracing the ever-evolving digital world to reinvent themselves, to deliver new value to their customers to reach them in new ways and ultimately improve people's lives.

About the Role

The Senior Account Executive will manage multiple day-to-day client and agency requests across business groups in a dynamic team environment. This position will drive consumer PR campaigns and support launches with media, influencers, and consumers. The SAE will partner with our clients to drive brand recognition, relevance, and resonance on a global scale.

 

Responsibilities

Manage significant cycles of media inquiries as well as proactive relationships with key national media/influencers

Identify, create, and grow relationships with target media/influencers to appropriately engage, pitch, and build news stories

Serve as day to day counsel to clients and agency stakeholders, manage high-profile campaigns across diverse teams, providing key and tactical recommendations and anticipating needs

Develop and lead brainstorming and execution of integrated communications plans aimed at changing perceptions and achieving specific business goals

Integrate and gather information across teams, clients, and partners as needed for projects

Lead/partner on projects that demonstrate strategic planning and creative thinking as well as drive news and launches for events

Contribute to the development and execution of integrated digital/social/broadcast campaigns

Research and share industry insights, shifts and opportunities in the landscape of corporate citizenship and public affairs.

Negotiate and manage client expectations and satisfaction; Assure internal and external stakeholders are aligned

Maintain and grow client relationships by contributing to the development and implementation of communication strategies, executing on projects (leading where appropriate).

Identifies, follows, and creates new opportunities to grow and diversify current accounts and drive new business efforts including sourcing and gathering audience, industry or competitor market data.

Other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

3-5 years of experience in integrated communications/PR, preferably in an agency setting and/or within an applicable industry.

Minimum of 2 years of experience with corporate image, issues/crisis management and strategic communications across multiple audience segments.

Exceptional media relations background with demonstrated capacity of working with global business and policy press to manage story development.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (particularly Outlook, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint and Excel)

 

Preferred Qualifications

Increased level of analysis and strategic recommendations based on industry knowledge

High level of initiative; takes accountability for role on projects

Demonstrated ability to establish strong client relationships

Has established editor and/or analyst relationships and has proactively placed stories

Client and business environment:  Customer service orientation is a must.  Job pressure may exist from requirement of handling multiple tasks

Experience working globally or with colleagues in multiple locations

Fast-paced team environment (frequent tight deadlines, multitasking, etc.)

Strong presentation and consulting skills along with the ability to read, write and speak English

May need to work more than 40 hours per week on occasion

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Compensation

The base annual salary range for this role, applicable across all U.S. locations, is outlined below. The actual salary may vary based on several factors such as business requirements, job responsibilities, skills, experience, and geographical location.

Salary Range

$67,000 - $74,000 USD

Benefits

As part of our commitment to the success and well-being of our team, regular employees working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for the following benefits:

  • Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Generous time off including PTO, holidays, annual wellness break, summer Fridays and personal days
  • 401k plan including company match and financial wellness support
  • 16 weeks of paid parental leave for all employees
  • 22-24 weeks paid parental leave when coupled with Short-term disability
  • 2 weeks caregiver leave
  • Support with home office equipment
  • Bi-annual Wellness Credits
  • Monthly Technology Credit (to offset internet / phone costs)
  • Community Engagement Days
  • Learning and Development Programs for our employees

Equal Opportunity: WE provides equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against an employee or applicant because of age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, or other legally protected class status.

Diversity and Inclusion: WE values a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to creating a workplace where everyone thrives. We promote an atmosphere in which diversity of people and ideas are welcomed and valued. Diversity includes differences in race, religion, gender identity or expression, age, lifestyle, ethnic background and sexual orientation as well as differences in experiences and ideas.

 


 


 

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