Account Executive, Communications Jobs

Account Executive, Communications

The Account Executive plays a supporting role on client teams and is responsible for drafting and completing work from ideation to completion with oversight from team leads. The position has their hands in many projects, programs and campaigns across accounts, and is expected to deliver excellent client work that maps back to business goals.

Who You Are:

• Works well in a fast-paced environment and stay level-headed under pressure
• A strong mentor to junior staff and dedicated to learning and development
• A positive team player that is hungry to learn and contribute to teams and the agency
• Able to multi-task and manage multiple teams and projects at once
• Portrays a strong attention to detail in all client and team deliverables
• A strong writer that is able to edit and provide feedback on others’ work

What You’ll Do:

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Support account teams on client communication to ensure client’s business are being met through various specific projects, programs and campaigns

· Build and maintain trust with clients through new and established relationships

· Develop and edit high quality written materials including media materials and pitches, coverage reports, research reports, online content and general team/client correspondence; ensure quality and consistency with appropriate writing styles

· Identify, recommend and secure media opportunities for clients and own opportunity from start to finish (with support from the team as needed)

· Build and maintain a network of traditional and online media and influencer contacts

· Manage and conduct research projects and provide first draft of strategic recommendations

· Oversee daily media monitoring and develop detailed analysis for clients

· Identify, recommend and secure speaking and award opportunities

· Supervise Associates and Assistant Account Executives on projects, and serve as mentor to them across accounts

· Represent and staff client/industry events when needed

· Assist with onboarding new team members

· Help teams/agency prepare for new business opportunities through research for the proposal and pitch

What You’ll Need:

• Excellent verbal and writing skills
• Experience working with media tracking tools, such as Cision, Meltwater, Trendkite, etc. (preferable, but not needed)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• B.S. in Communications or related, advanced degree preferred
• 2+ years of experience in public relations, media relations, corporate communications, project management (can be combined)
• Strong understanding of the broader media landscape
• Experience mentoring individuals

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Classification:

Exempt

Practice Area:

Communications

Reports to:

Vice President, Communications

Date Reviewed:

December 11, 2019

Travel

Travel as required to perform project and/or company related tasks as directed.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate and converse with employees, operate a computer and other office machinery and equipment, and maintain a stationary position (standing and sitting), move/traverse, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms for extended periods of time.

Disclaimer

This job description is subject to change at any time. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

About OutCast

Who We Are: OutCast is a communications & marketing firm. We are strategists and creatives who, like our partners, have a hyper-growth mindset to drive change and create value for transformative companies at all stages. Founded in 1997, OutCast has offices in San Francisco, New York, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, Seattle and London.

OutCast Values: Excellence. Integrity. Balance. Purpose. Inclusion.

EEO Disclaimer: OutCast is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.