Senior Account Executive, Public Relations

About the role

Inkhouse is a division of Orchestra, a strategic communications and marketing company. Orchestra integrates people, platforms, and stories to help clients build lasting influence across various industries.

Responsibilities

• Core media relations person on account: drafts weekly pitch, assigns targets
• Backup client contact on all communications
• Active participant on client calls by contributing to brainstorming, flagging concerns, and problem-solving with executive members of our client teams
• Writes top-tier press releases, bylines, blog posts
• Writes pitches for campaigns and launches to serve as template for the team
• Drafts amplification memos for each media hit
• Stays on top of news – leverage for regular proactive outreach
• Come up with creative ideas for clients each week
• Stays up-to-date on PR trends and client trends
• Suggests social media ideas and stays up-to-date for the team on new social media platforms/ideas/information
• Mentors junior staff and role models positive Inkhouse values and behaviors
• Oversees and offers strategic counsel on speaking and awards programs
• Manages analyst programs
• Liaisons with design team as needed for infographic/design work

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of progressive experience in public relations
• Passionate and interested in working on tech accounts, demonstrating enthusiasm and expertise
• Savvy and creative in media relations and pitching, speaking opportunities and award submissions with the capability to identify new targets and thoughtful angles until the story lands
• Communicates clearly, effectively, and with confidence, both verbally and in writing, with varying levels of staff, clients, and the media, and is comfortable thinking on their feet
• A demonstrated track record handling multiple client accounts simultaneously, working quickly and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Pay

$70,000-$90,000 (commensurate with experience and skills)

Schedule

This role is based in our New York, N.Y, Waltham, M.A., Seattle, W.A., San Francisco, C.A., or San Diego, C.A. and requires in-office presence 3 days a week.