Public Relations Senior Account Executive

Overview:Development Counsellors International (DCI) is looking for a Public Relations Senior Account Executive (SAE) to join our economic development PR team. Are you interested in how cities and states are creating marketing campaigns to attract businesses and jobs to their communities? No background in economic development? No problem! We provide the training you need to become an expert in the field. Bring your PR skills, passion for news, and media savvy, and you'll be set up for success. For more information about DCI - named one of Outside Magazine's "Best Places To Work" as well as a Top Place to Work in Communications - visit DCI is an equal opportunity employer and has taken a Diversity Pledge to ensure our agency is advancing racial justice, identifying unconscious bias, educating our staff, and using our place marketing platform to advocate for change. Our agency is also a member of the Diversity Action Alliance and Black Travel Alliance. While this job posting is a guide, we welcome applicants who may bring diverse backgrounds, ideas, and experiences to DCI. The SAE will be tasked with identifying timely story hooks, developing strategic pitches, cultivating relationships with influential media contacts, delegating assignments, providing PR counsel to clients and working closely with the PR Director to develop and execute strategic PR plans. We are looking for a creative, high-achieving public relations professional who is a strong writer, has a track record of working with the media, thrives in a fast-paced work environment and can build client relationships. Key Responsibilities: Monitor and analyze daily news (local and national) for 4-5 clients, identifying media opportunities.Identifying timely story hooks and developing strategic pitchesCultivating relationships with influential media contactsProviding PR counsel to clients and working closely with the PR Director to develop and execute strategic PR plansQualifications: Minimum 3 years of PR and media relations experience requiredPassion for reading, watching, andor listening to the news dailyExperience working with reporters and building meaningful relationshipsStrong, creative, AP-style writing skills with the ability to identify a story angleProven project management skills including organization, initiative, multitasking, and delegation under tight deadlines.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills when working with teammates, clients, and reportersBA or BS (in Public Relations, Communications, Economics, Business preferredApplicants must be U.S. citizens or have all necessary approvals to livework in the U.S. as we do not sponsor candidates.Preferred Qualifications: At least one year of agency experienceExperience with Microsoft 365, Muck Rack, Wrike, or similar platforms; or takes initiative to learn a new program quicklyFamiliarity with Wrike or a similar project management systemWork Environment: This is a hybrid role that requires you to work in our NYC office 2 days a week. Compensation & Benefits: Competitive annual base salary: 70k - 78KUnique "open book" management system with performance-based incentive program MMedicaldentalvision coverage401-K matchFlexible paid time offPaid holidaysParental leaveApplication Process: Interested candidates should submit a resume and writing samples.

Created: 2025-02-25