Senior Account Executive, Publicity

Allied Global Marketing•New York, NY

10d•$75,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Allied Global Marketing is hiring an experienced Senior Account Executive to join our Publicity team, supporting clients across the travel, hospitality, entertainment, and lifestyle industries. The Senior Account Executive will lead day to day client work and national publicity initiatives from planning through execution and analysis. This role requires strong client relationship management, strategic thinking, excellent writing, and established media and influencer relationships across New York and national markets. The Senior Account Executive will serve as a primary client contact, develop and execute strategic earned media programs, secure meaningful coverage, coordinate media and influencer opportunities, and mentor junior team members. This individual will manage multiple accounts with limited oversight while maintaining high standards for client service, organization, reporting, and results. At Allied Global Marketing, we embrace the thoughtful and responsible use of generative AI to enhance creativity, strategic thinking, and operational efficiency. Team members are expected to use in house AI tools to support research, brainstorming, writing, media analysis, strategic planning, reporting, presentation development, meeting summaries, and workflow optimization while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, sound judgment, and strong client service.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, or a related discipline preferred
Five or more years of comparable agency, corporate communications, or in house public relations experience
Demonstrated experience leading day to day client work and executing strategic publicity campaigns with limited oversight
Proven success securing meaningful placements with national, regional, and New York media
Strong media and influencer relationships across relevant hospitality, lifestyle, entertainment, and business categories
Excellent writing, editing, presentation, and verbal communication skills, including consistent application of AP Style
Strong journalistic instincts and the ability to adapt voice, tone, and story positioning for different brands and audiences
Strong organization, time management, and ability to manage multiple accounts, priorities, and deadlines in a fast paced environment
Demonstrated ability to mentor junior staff, delegate effectively, and provide constructive feedback
Working knowledge of AI tools used for research, ideation, writing support, media analysis, reporting, presentation development, and workflow management
Ability to use AI responsibly by verifying accuracy, protecting confidential information, following agency and client policies, and applying appropriate human review
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant project management, media intelligence, reporting, communications, and social media tools
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid environment, with regular in person work and meetings in the greater New York area
Professional experience or a strong interest in hospitality, lifestyle, entertainment, or B2B communications preferred
Flexible schedule allowing for occasional nights, weekends, and travel based on client needs

Responsibilities

Serve as a lead day to day client contact and maintain strong, transparent relationships with assigned clients
Develop a deep understanding of each client’s business, industry, communications goals, audiences, and competitive landscape
Lead client meetings and calls with confidence, clear recommendations, and limited senior oversight
Translate client goals into actionable communications plans, timelines, deliverables, and campaign priorities
Anticipate client needs and potential challenges, recommend solutions, and escalate material risks appropriately
Manage expectations and deliver commitments accurately, on time, and within agreed scope
Create polished client materials, including plans, presentations, briefing documents, meeting recaps, reports, and strategic recommendations
Maintain accurate project tracking, documentation, time reporting, and account organization across multiple assignments
Support crisis communications and issues management by working with senior leadership on strategy and implementation
Use AI tools to strengthen research, planning, writing, analysis, reporting, and workflow efficiency while applying professional judgment and human review
Develop and execute strategic publicity programs with limited senior oversight
Create timely story angles, press releases, pitches, media alerts, talking points, run of shows, and other press materials that require minimal editing
Lead media strategy, target development, outreach, follow up, and placement efforts across local, regional, and national outlets
Secure meaningful coverage, including opportunities with tier one publications, broadcast outlets, digital platforms, and relevant creators
Build and maintain trusted relationships with journalists, producers, editors, creators, and influencers across assigned categories
Stay current on journalist beats, outlet priorities, editorial calendars, cultural moments, and changes across the media landscape
Coordinate interviews, broadcast segments, desksides, press visits, photoshoots, events, and media or influencer attendance at client activations
Monitor industry trends and competitive activity to identify proactive opportunities and recommend strategic pivots
Track and evaluate coverage quality, reach, message delivery, and campaign performance, then translate results into clear insights and next steps
Use approved AI tools for ideation, research, media analysis, pitch development, and reporting without substituting generated output for verified facts, original thinking, or relationship based outreach
Mentor and support Account Executives, Account Coordinators, and other junior team members across assigned accounts
Delegate work effectively, communicate clear expectations, and maintain quality control
Review and edit junior team members’ work and provide timely, constructive feedback
Help junior staff strengthen writing, research, reporting, media relations, client service, organization, and responsible AI use
Foster collaboration, accountability, positive morale, and a shared commitment to client results
Develop a strong understanding of services offered across Allied Global Marketing
Collaborate with teams across the agency to support integrated client programs
Contribute to new business research, strategy, proposal writing, pitch materials, presentations, and prospect meetings
Represent Allied professionally at industry events, media meetings, client activations, and networking opportunities
Identify practical ways approved AI tools can improve team processes, output quality, and efficiency
Build trust with clients, Allied’s leadership team, colleagues, media, and influencers through sound judgment, strong writing, and professional communication
Maintain professional conduct in all business and social situations
Continue developing strategic thinking, leadership, presentation, creative problem solving, and account management skills
Stay informed about media, culture, technology, client industries, and the broader marketing landscape
Practice honesty, integrity, and transparency across all professional relationships
Take ownership of annual goals and professional development planning while remaining open to constructive coaching