Senior Account Executive - Los Angeles

Nike Communications, Inc.•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$70,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Join our Los Angeles office as a Senior Account Executive! Dive into a dynamic role, working on a variety of luxury accounts. Your chance to fuel the creative spirit starts here!

Requirements

Minimum 2.5 years of full-time experience in public relations and media relations
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.
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
Has genuine relationships with top media outlets and key freelance writers, and looking to build their network further
Understands how to create processes to organize both their work and the work of those they are delegating tasks for completion and review
Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills online and in-person
Embraces opportunities to travel for work-related events or meetings, allowing for engagement and collaboration across diverse settings
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
Ability to thrive in a dynamic workplace, showcasing adaptability and resilience and ready to grow themselves and help the team grow as well

Responsibilities

Leads by example in securing earned media, focusing on marquee feature stories in top national outlets and emerging media platforms.
Cultivates genuine relationships with journalists and media members, fostering trust and mutual respect.
Assists with facilitating media events and openings ensuring every detail is perfect and every attendee feels welcome.
Participates in strategy and brainstorming sessions to help plan and execute media campaigns.
Supports the growth and advancement of junior staff through mentoring, development, and retention efforts.
Serves as a trusted contact and resource for clients, providing support and guidance with professionalism and empathy.
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

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