Account Executive, Impact

Orchestra • New York, NY

5d • $70,000 - $73,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

BerlinRosen is seeking an Account Executive to join our Impact Team to drive strategy and wins for account teams fighting and advancing justice in areas including, but not limited to, reproductive rights, labor, combating antisemitism and environmental justice. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to make a difference with impactful communications campaigns and mission-driven work. The Account Executive will ideally have experience in media relations, social and digital platforms, and know how to both analyze and shape news. This person will be a team player who will keep accounts moving to help our clients achieve their goals. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, strong writing skills, a passion and hunger for following breaking news and a desire to drive winning communications campaigns.
Role location: This role is based in our New York, N.Y. or Washington, D.C. office on a hybrid basis, in-office 3 days per week.

Requirements

• 3+ years of relevant work experience in strategic communications, media relations, advocacy, campaign politics, journalism or a related field
• Is an avid consumer of news, with a strong news sense and knowledge of the media, and experience engaging and maintaining strong relationships with key reporters covering the top issues of the day
• Is a creative thinker who uses their knowledge of the news landscape to come up with fresh ideas and identify rapid response opportunities to insert their clients’ voices into coverage
• Strong written and oral communications skills
• Ability to multi-task easily, including handling multiple assignments at once, working quickly and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment while paying close attention to details
• Has a personal commitment to and knowledge of social justice

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategy and campaign planning for multiple high-profile client accounts
• Engage and maintain strong relationships with key reporters across a range of issue-based beats
• Write and edit persuasive external and internal documents such as press releases, op-eds, fact sheets, talking points, editorial board memos and communications plans
• Implement integrated campaigns that leverage public affairs, media and digital tactics to reach key audiences and achieve client goals

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed