Senior Account Executive - Spirits

Nike Communications, Inc.•New York, NY

1d•$65,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Join our Spirits team as Senior Account Executive in our New York office! Dive into a dynamic role, working on a variety of accounts. Your chance to fuel the creative spirit starts here!

Requirements

Professional Experience: Minimum 2.5 years of full-time experience in public relations and media relations
Passion & Industry Knowledge: Genuine enthusiasm and in-depth knowledge of the Luxury, Lifestyle and/or Entertainment industries with a proven track record of delivering impactful stories across diverse media, especially in both national, digital, and regional markets.
Media Landscape Mastery: Has a comprehensive understanding of the media landscape, including print, online, broadcast and new-media (i.e. podcast) channels, enabling effective media outreach and engagement to secure great results
Possesses Strong Relationships: Has genuine relationships with top media outlets and key freelance writers, and looking to build their network further
Organization Creator: Understands how to create processes to organize both their work and the work of those they are delegating tasks for completion and review
Communication Skills: Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills online and in-person
Travel Flexibility: Embraces opportunities to travel for work-related events or meetings, allowing for engagement and collaboration across diverse settings
Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Embodies the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion; demonstrates self-awareness, cultural competency, and the ability to work with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds
Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a dynamic workplace, showcasing adaptability and resilience and ready to grow themselves and help the team grow as well

Responsibilities

Media Relations Mastery: Leads by example in securing earned media, focusing on marquee feature stories in top national outlets and emerging media platforms.
Build Lasting Relationships: Cultivates genuine relationships with journalists and media members, fostering trust and mutual respect.
Bring Events to Life: Assists with facilitating media events and openings ensuring every detail is perfect and every attendee feels welcome.
Shape Media Campaigns Together: Participates in strategy and brainstorming sessions to help plan and execute media campaigns.
Team Mentorship & Development: Supports the growth and advancement of junior staff through mentoring, development, and retention efforts.
Communicate with Care: Serves as a trusted contact and resource for clients, providing support and guidance with professionalism and empathy.
Brand Collaborations & Partnerships: Participates in the ideation, execution, and recommendation of brand collaborations, partnerships, talent-led campaigns, and event strategies, leveraging creativity to resonate with key media and target audiences.

Benefits

Health Benefits: Options for medical coverage through UnitedHealthcare, and Dental and Vision coverage through Principal
Financial Security: Contribute to 401(k) plan for retirement with the potential agency contribution via year-end profit sharing
Time Off: Enjoy 15 vacation days, with an extra day off on your birthday month
Paid Holiday Closure: Agency closed between Christmas and New Years for a well-deserved break, as well as 10 other holidays throughout the calendar year
Summer Flexibility: Summer Fridays offer shorter work hours from Memorial Day to Labor Day
Family Support: Benefit from 12 weeks of paid parental leave and formal policies to support working parents
Cell Phone Benefit Options: Receive business line, or have personal phone number covered on agency plan
Technology: Company provided laptop and accessories, along with IT support
Bonuses: Potential for discretionary end-of-year bonuses
Agency Bonding: Engage in happy hours and our annual agency-wide offsite for camaraderie and celebration
Emphasis on DEI: A variety of specialized employee resource groups, DEI programming and other initiatives