Senior Account Executive, PR

EvolveMKD is seeking a Senior Account Executive for several consumer and professional brands. This person should have experience working with media and influencers. This person will be joining a well-established division and will be responsible for overseeing junior team members and day-to-day activity on multiple accounts. This person should have a track record of executing strong media launch and maintenance efforts, as well as strategic public relations initiatives such as events and strategic partnerships. This person will have demonstrated acumen for building client relationships and strong media relationships.Company OverviewEvolveMKD is an award-winning public relations and digital marketing agency. Our diverse team of experts include Public Relations & Communications Experts, Digital Mavens, and Research and Analytics Gurus. We build and deliver integrated marketing campaigns, transcending our heritage in PR. We breed a collaborative culture, drawing on influence and learnings from all marketing disciplines to build something new. Our clients, awards, and business success all speak for themselves.We thrive from our restless discontent, constantly looking to elevate our work and our skill set. We're building out a team of high performers with an uncommon level of modesty. Because no one is above the work. From every level, anyone can and does jump in. You'll never hear us say "That's not my job". You'll find it rewarding to work on our clientele coupled with our no-ego approach. We live and die off our credo, Be Kind, Don't Suck.We're proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work for the seventh year in a row. Additional Agency honors include: 2024 PRNews Agency Elite 120, 2024 Financial Times Fastest Growing Companies (The Americas), 2023 Inc Regionals: Northeast list & 2023 PRDaily's Top Agencies Awards for Healthcare Agency & Small Agency.EvolveMKD is based in Manhattan, and we operate on a hybrid schedule (in-office 3 days a week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday). Relocation assistance is not provided.Key Responsibilities:Develops and maintains strong relationships with long-lead and short-lead media (broadcast a plus)Understands media strategy, media & influencer relations and has an understanding of media & influencer landscapeUses excellent grammar and written communication - and the passion to play the role of quality control and editor with junior team membersEnsures quality work from team to meet/exceed client expectationsAssists in development and management of events as neededOversees day-to-day needs of client ensuring timely response to requestsManages tactical activations such as events, treatment days and mailersMaintains communication and has a desire to work closely with clientsProactively handles client and account challenges and issues quickly and adeptlyBase knowledge of developing client presentationsAssists with budgeting - both for individual activations and year-long trackersProvides leadership, direction and guidance to junior team members. The agency is committed to this position's growth and development, and we want someone who feels the same about those they manageStrongly manages up - helping to manage deliverables and setting managers up for successWork with peers to further the mission, goals and culture of the agencyShows eagerness to learn and master the powerful approach of integrated marketing communicationsQualifications:Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, English, Marketing a plus but not requiredMinimum 4-5 years; agency experience is requiredExperience in consumer, beauty and/or wellness a plusBig picture thinker, with strong writing, copy-editing, and presentation skillsOutstanding written and verbal communication skills, with impeccable attention to detailAbility to ideate and execute end-to-end client strategy, down to the small detailsProven track record of generating resultsPersonal time management skills; ability to work quickly under pressure without sacrificing qualityHighly organized, responsive, and punctualProblem solving skills and inner drive to improve efficiency and delivery beyond expectations for both the agency and for clientsHands-on mentality and strong work ethic; ability to thrive and remain highly organized in a fast-paced environmentAnticipatory and proactive in nature coupled with consistency in following upWorking knowledge of Microsoft Suite, Zoom, and SlackAnnual Base Salary Range: $67,000-$85,000 (Compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, ad experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position.)Benefits Include:Competitive salary based on experiencePerformance-based bonusGenerous contribution to healthcare, dental and vision plans401K with company match and profit-sharing opportunitiesFlexible PTO, summer Fridays, and generous company holiday scheduleCommuter benefits + FSACell phone reimbursementAnnual wellness reimbursementFamily planning & life event reimbursementPaid parental leaveLearning and development opportunitiesQuarterly Days of Service

Created: 2025-01-23