Senior Account Executive

About Prosek

Prosek is one of the largest independent communications and marketing firms in the U.S., with offices and strategic partners across the country and worldwide. We specialize in providing unparalleled expertise to financial and professional services companies. Our collegial, people-centric culture fosters professional respect and friendship, and we are proud to be recognized as a 2024 PR Week Best Place to Work.

About the Role

The Senior Account Executive (SAE) plays a lead role on their accounts, managing multiple projects and, in some cases, people. As emerging leaders and ambassadors of the firm, SAEs mentor and inspire junior team members and peers. All team members are expected to be strong collaborators, participating in brainstorms and creative strategy planning for clients and internal projects. We encourage entrepreneurial thinking, "unboxed" creativity, and clever, witty ideas.

Responsibilities

• Guide the team to maintain account infrastructure, including editorial calendars and media target lists.
• Demonstrate a keen understanding of the media landscape relevant to your client’s industries and how to reach key targets.
• Develop creative pitches for clients and oversee reporting and analysis of campaign results.
• Maintain and cultivate strong relationships with journalists covering your client’s industries.
• Draft press releases, announcements, fact sheets, bylines, blog posts, and other client materials with strong copy-editing and proofreading skills.
• Serve as a day-to-day client liaison, providing strategic counsel and recommendations for campaign execution.
• Identify project or cross-sell opportunities on accounts.
• Demonstrate expertise in your client’s businesses, industries, and competitors.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in public relations, communications, or a related field.
• B.S. in Public Relations, Communications, or a related field.
• Strong interest in financial services, professional services, technology, and/or B2B communications.
• Proficiency in Cision, Factiva, IQ Media, and Microsoft Suite.
• Strong project management skills, including overseeing team delivery of daily scans, reporting, meeting agendas, and timesheets.

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match.
• Premium healthcare plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Hybrid work model: 2 days in the office, 3 days remote, with flexible scheduling.
• 2 weeks of remote work per year.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), including birthday PTO and 6 "It's Ok" days.
• Custom career development opportunities.

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this position is $65,000–$75,000. Salary is determined by factors including experience, qualifications, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business needs.

Core Values

• Chemistry, Collaboration, and Belonging: Our collegial culture brings together diverse perspectives to achieve common goals.
• Grit and Hustle: We work hard, roll up our sleeves, and do what it takes to get the job done.
• The Excitement of New Challenges: We embrace challenges as opportunities to learn and grow.
• A Workplace with Humanity: We balance rigorous work with a supportive, enjoyable environment.

Diversity & Belonging

Prosek is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We embrace diversity in all forms—race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, political affiliation, and socioeconomic background—to foster creativity, inclusiveness, and teamwork.