Account Executive, Home

Stagwell Global•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

HUNTER is searching for an Account Executive for our Home team. This role plays an important part in the execution and management of client projects, including media outreach, interfacing with client representatives, and supervising team members. The Account Executive will manage client PR projects, understand the resources and tools needed to achieve marketing/PR objectives, and coordinate internal and external resources. They will advise team members on developments, proactively update the team on status, and make recommendations for meeting client needs. The role also involves planning and managing logistics for client press events, serving as a representative on-site, and being conscious of client program budgets, keeping time and expenses on track. The Account Executive will attend client calls and meetings, accommodate and anticipate client needs, and respond to requests for information in a timely manner. Additionally, they will conduct traditional and social media relations outreach, draft and edit press materials, engage with reporters and bloggers, secure media placements, and build relationships with media contacts. The role includes reviewing program results for analysis, assisting in the development of creative ideas and tactical elements for client programs, and participating in agency brainstorm sessions. The Account Executive will also develop strategic/creative thinking skills, participate in agency committees, projects, and events, and assist in the creation of new business presentations. They will develop and foster relationships with suppliers and assist with account administration tasks such as compiling media coverage reports and coordinating client meetings.

Requirements

B.A. in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications or the like
Two (2) to three (3) years of experience in a public relations agency or similar position
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to understand the clients’ business and relevant industry trends, and use the information to inform interactions and program development
Ability to manage multiple projects across multiple accounts
Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and actively communicate progress and deliverables (i.e. time management)
Ability to travel to client and event locations; meet with clients at their office locations/headquarters
Demonstrate solid writing, editing, presentation and interpersonal communication skills
Show integrity and good judgment when working with colleagues and clients

Nice To Haves

Participate in agency committees or departments as designated/asked
Participate in agency projects and events
Assist in the creation of new business and/or business renewal presentations
Develop strategic/creative thinking skills

Responsibilities

Manage client PR projects
Understand the resources and tools needed to achieve the clients’ marketing/PR objectives; complete tasks that meet objectives
Coordinate internal and external resources, vendors, etc.
Advise team members on developments; proactively update the team on status
Make recommendations for ways to meet client needs
Plan and manage logistics for client press events and serve as a representative of the client and agency on-site
Be conscious of clients’ program budgets and keep time and expenses on-track
Attend client calls and meetings
Interface with clients
Accommodate and anticipate client needs
Respond to requests for information from clients in a timely manner
Conduct traditional and social media relations outreach
Demonstrate an understanding of the media landscape, including social media, and how to use these to drive brand awareness and engagement for clients
Draft press materials; proofread and edit press materials created by team members
Engage with reporters and bloggers, secure media placements
Build and maintain relationships with traditional and social media contacts on behalf of the agency and clients
Review program results to provide analysis
Assist in the development of creative ideas and tactical elements for client programs
Participate in agency brainstorm sessions for client programs
Develop and foster relationships with suppliers
Assist with account administration tasks, as needed, such as compilation of media coverage reports, coordination and set-up of client meetings, product shipments, etc.