Senior Account Executive, Public Relations

Inkhouse is part of Orchestra, a strategic communications and marketing company built for today’s complex and fragmented world. From decoding audiences to designing bold strategies, Orchestra integrates people, platforms, and stories that stick to help clients build lasting influence. The company offers programs that span from the highest level strategic business counsel through to tactical execution. Orchestra brings together 700+ people with experience across consumer and lifestyle, technology, nonprofit and philanthropy, real estate, sports, travel, hospitality, and more. Made up of leading firms BerlinRosen, Civitas Public Affairs Group, Derris, Glen Echo Group, Inkhouse, M18, Message Lab, Onward and Small Girls PR.

About the role

Inkhouse is searching for a Senior Account Executive (SAE) who will be responsible for juggling multiple accounts and writing effectively across different mediums for varied audiences. This fast-paced, deadline-oriented role will drive day-to-day media relations and work effectively as a member of key account teams. This person will be the lead media relations expert on their assigned accounts, especially with top-tier press. The SAE is a highly creative self-starter with excellent writing skills, strong detail-orientation, and will provide guidance to other team members on your accounts.

This role is based in our New York, NY; Waltham, MA; Seattle, WA; San Francisco, CA; or San Diego, CA and requires in-office presence 3 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the core media relations person on account (drafts weekly pitch, assigns targets)
• Backup client contact on all communications
• Actively participate in client calls by contributing to brainstorming, flagging concerns, and problem-solving with executive members of client teams
• Write top-tier press releases, bylines, and blog posts
• Write pitches for campaigns and launches to serve as templates for the team
• Draft amplification memos for each media hit
• Stay on top of news and leverage for regular proactive outreach
• Develop creative ideas for clients each week
• Stay up-to-date on PR trends and client trends
• Suggest social media ideas and stay current on new social media platforms/ideas/information for the team
• Mentor junior staff and role model positive Inkhouse values and behaviors
• Oversee and offer strategic counsel on speaking and awards programs
• Manage analyst programs
• Liaise with the design team as needed for infographic/design work

Requirements

• 4–6 years of progressive experience in public relations
• Passion and interest in working on tech accounts, demonstrating enthusiasm and expertise
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for crafting compelling stories, pitches, and professional client correspondence
• Savviness and creativity in media relations, pitching, speaking opportunities, and award submissions with the ability to identify new targets and thoughtful angles
• Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and with confidence, both verbally and in writing, with varying levels of staff, clients, and the media
• Demonstrated track record handling multiple client accounts simultaneously, working quickly, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Pay

Salary Range: $70,000–$90,000 (commensurate with experience and skills)