Senior Account Executive, Cities & Real Estate

ABOUT BERLINROSEN BerlinRosen is a fast-growing, full-service consulting and communications firm with more than 300 communications and campaign strategists in New York, Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles. Since its founding in 2005, BerlinRosen has powerfully expanded its presence in corporate, social impact/ESG, nonprofit, entertainment, media, racial justice, healthcare, hospitality, real estate, architecture, design, urbanism, land use, lifestyle, technology, issue advocacy and workers' rights communications. They have received more than 50 awards and recognitions, including being the only agency to be named #1 on Observer's PR Power List for three consecutive years, #2 in City & State's New York Political PR 75 (2024), PRNews' Large PR Agency of the Year (2023; 2021), PR News' Digital Firm of the Year (2023) and 5/5 Stars on Forbes' latest Best PR Agencies in America list. People of color, people with disabilities and women are strongly encouraged to apply. BerlinRosen is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff and recognizes that its continued success depends on hiring and retaining high-quality, creative professionals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Opportunities for advancement exist, and we are committed to helping all staff develop and grow. ABOUT THE CITIES TEAM BerlinRosen's Cities practice comprises over 70 communications professionals who bring a unique campaign-style approach to strategic communications. We work with visionary clients in New York, Los Angeles and other major cities across the country on issues ranging from urban planning, affordable housing, issue advocacy, social impact and progressive policy, public affairs, healthcare, higher education, real estate, travel, lifestyle, arts & culture and more. Whether it's winning community and political support, policy change, elevating new projects and brands or launching some of our city's most visited attractions, we help our clients shape the future of cities. The Real Estate team helps visionary companies in real estate, infrastructure, hospitality, architecture and design who are shaping the future of cities. We work with industry leaders, award-winning institutions and global innovators including SL Green and Brookfield Properties, 92Y and Lincoln Center, Ennead and Practice for Architecture and Urbanism, Breaking Ground and Regional Plan Association, Northwell Health and the New York Proton Center, Waldorf Astoria New York and the Wythe Hotel. ABOUT THIS ROLE BerlinRosen is seeking a Senior Account Executive to join our team. You will lead daily client relations, plan and execute day-to-day project deliverables, support and lead client teams and conceptualize strategies, pitches and media placements. This person will work closely with client leads and internal staff, delegating to peers and junior staff and develop and advance strategy with senior leaders. This is a great opportunity for someone who is interested in honing their communications skills in support of Fortune 500 companies, large global organizations with expansive portfolios across every real estate asset class, and who can work directly with senior executives at these firms to plan and implement holistic communications strategies. As part of the Real Estate vertical, you will be encouraged to take the lead on client initiatives and work, and help further grow the practice area. Role location: This role is based in our New York, N.Y. office on a hybrid basis. The Cities teamis in-office 3 daysper week. ACCOUNTABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS As a Senior Account Executiveon the Cities & Real Estate team you will... Develop and implement strategy and campaign planning for multiple high-profile client accounts Manage clients daily Engage with key reporters and editors Use your knowledge of the media landscape to develop creative, interesting opportunities to promote clients and generate earned media coverage Write and edit persuasive external and internal documents such as press releases, op-eds, fact sheets, talking points, editorial board memos and communications plans Draft and develop content that can be leveraged for both earned media and owned-channels, including LinkedIn, Instagram and other online platforms Participate in business development opportunities Manage internal client teams and mentor junior staff Essential skills: A minimum of 3-4 years of strategic communications experience Experience in media relations and an interest in PR for clients in real estate, business, corporate communications, executive thought leadership and urbanism Outstanding project management skills, with the ability to prioritize work streams and track progress across multiple teams Ability to multitask, handle multiple projects at once, work quickly and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with high attention to detail Demonstrated relationships with reporters and strong news sense Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with varying levels of staff, clients, the media, etc. Ability to work with a team to meet group objectives Confident communications skills to support with direct client communications via phone, email, video call and in-person meetings A positive attitude and willingness to experiment with new tactics or platforms that support client objectives Note: Interested in this role but it's not quite the right match? Applicants who meet some but not all or exceed the above criteria are still encouraged to apply! We are eager to speak with candidates with diverse backgrounds and can assess role leveling on an individual basis. WORKING AT BERLINROSEN Compensation philosophy: BerlinRosen offers competitive industry rate salary bands with the goal of retaining and growing talented individuals. We regularly review and adjust our compensation structure as needed to ensure equity across teams and levels. Salary range (commensurate with experience and skills): $80,000-$95,000 Benefits: Medical, dental and vision insurance for employees and dependents Pre-tax Health Savings Account Savings Plan (HSA-SP) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 401K with a 4% employer match and no vesting period Generous paid time off (PTO) 20 vacation days, 10 wellness days, 1 day for your birthday, collective PTO between Christmas and New Year's Day, plus 11 holidays Pre-tax commuter benefits Mobile phone reimbursement for data and minutes Employer-funded life insurance Discounted annual bikeshare membership Corporate discounts through Tickets at Work #LI-DK1 #LI-Hybrid We're part of Orchestra, the first communications company built for today's media landscape. Since early 2022, it has grown into a network of eight strategic communications and marketing agencies including BerlinRosen, Civitas, Derris, Glen Echo Group, Inkhouse, M18, Message Lab, Onward and Brightmode. 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Created: 2024-10-28