Senior Account Executive, Real Estate

Orchestra Internal Job Board•San Francisco, CA

9d•$70,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

BerlinRosen, part of Orchestra, is seeking a San Francisco-based Senior Account Executive to join its Cities & Real Estate team. The team works with companies and organizations across real estate, infrastructure, hospitality, architecture and design, helping them navigate complex issues, build their brands and shape stories about cities, places and the built environment. The Senior Account Executive will manage day-to-day client relationships, develop and execute communications strategies, drive media relations and storytelling opportunities, and help manage account teams and project deliverables. The position works closely with senior communications leaders and directly with client executives, supporting clients and projects in San Francisco and across the country. The successful candidate will take ownership of client relationships, strategy and team leadership, bring forward creative ideas, and contribute to the growth of the practice. The role is based in San Francisco. In-person client meetings, media engagements, events and team meetings are required on a semi-regular basis. The stated salary range is $70,000–$90,000, commensurate with experience and skills.

Requirements

3–4+ years of strategic communications, public relations or relevant media experience.
Strong media relations skills, news judgment and experience building productive relationships with reporters and editors.
Exceptional writing and editing skills, including the ability to translate complex ideas into clear, compelling communications.
Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with close attention to detail.
Sound judgment and confidence communicating directly with clients, senior executives, reporters and internal teams.
Intellectual curiosity and a genuine interest in real estate, development, hospitality, architecture, design and the built environment.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute integrated strategies and campaigns across earned and owned media.
Serve as a trusted day-to-day contact for multiple client accounts.
Identify compelling story angles, develop pitches and lead proactive media outreach.
Build and maintain relationships with key reporters and editors.
Use news judgment and knowledge of the media landscape to identify opportunities that advance client objectives and generate earned media coverage.
Write and edit press releases, op-eds, talking points, fact sheets, communications plans, media briefs and other client materials.
Develop content for owned channels, including LinkedIn, Instagram and other digital platforms.
Staff client meetings, media interviews and events, both virtually and in person.
Help manage account teams, delegate assignments and mentor junior colleagues.
Collaborate with senior team members to develop and advance client strategy.
Contribute to new business development, including research, strategy and pitch development.