Senior Account Executive, Sports Business

Orchestra Internal Job Board • Washington, DC

5h • $70,000 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

BerlinRosen is seeking a Senior Account Executive to join its rapidly growing Sports Business team. The role helps lead daily client relations, plan and execute day-to-day and long-term project deliverables, support and lead junior staff, and develop strategies, pitches, and media placements. The Senior Account Executive works closely with client leads and internal staff, delegates to peers and junior staff, and advances strategy with senior leaders. The role supports sports and development projects and initiatives, as well as crisis communications, across markets and industry verticals. It is suited to someone prepared to lead client initiatives, with strong media connections, knowledge of the business of sports, and interest in working with brands, teams, leagues, and owners shaping the industry’s future.

The position is based in BerlinRosen’s New York, N.Y. or Washington, D.C. office on a hybrid basis. Orchestra staff work in the office three days per week. Travel and staffing client events or in-person meetings may be required as needed.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in communications, in-house for sports companies, media, or journalism; PR agency experience preferred.
• Familiarity with and interest in professional sports.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, work quickly, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated relationships with reporters and strong news sense.
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication with staff at varying levels, executives, clients, and the media.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Composure under pressure, a solution-oriented mindset, and a proactive approach to challenges and unexpected situations.
• Ability to work with a team to meet group objectives.
• Proficiency in Google and Microsoft software suites.

Responsibilities

• Support client management, including leading responses to day-to-day inbound emails and other client communications.
• Engage and build relationships with key reporters.
• Drive day-to-day execution with little guidance and keep client deliverables on track.
• Participate actively in client calls; contribute to brainstorming, flag concerns, and problem-solve with executive members of client teams.
• Write and edit strategic external communications, including press releases, op-eds, fact sheets, client briefing materials, talking points, speeches, editorial board memos, and communications strategies.
• Write and edit internal materials, including internal memos, newsletters, employee messages, and video scripts.
• Participate in business development opportunities.
• Manage internal client teams and mentor junior staff.
• Travel and staff client events or in-person meetings as needed.

What This Job Offers

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