Senior Account Executive, Real Estate

Orchestra•San Francisco, CA

6d•$70,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

BerlinRosen is seeking a San Francisco-based Senior Account Executive to join our Cities & Real Estate team. In this role, you’ll 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. This role offers the opportunity to work at the center of one of the country’s most dynamic real estate and urban development markets while supporting clients and projects across the country. You’ll work closely with senior communications leaders and directly with executives at leading organizations. The ideal candidate combines strong media instincts and writing skills with excellent project management and is ready to take greater ownership of client relationships, strategy and team leadership. You’ll be encouraged to take the lead on client initiatives, bring forward creative ideas and help grow the practice. Role location: San Francisco. In-person client meetings, media engagements, events and team meetings will be required on a semi-regular basis.

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, with the ability to translate complex ideas into clear, compelling communications
Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining 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 strong news judgment and knowledge of the media landscape to identify creative 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