Senior Account Executive

BPCM is looking for a talented individual to join our Corporate Communications team as a Senior Account Executive. The ideal candidate has a strong background in thought leadership and storytelling, with a passion for helping brands define corporate narratives and amplify purpose-driven programs. We are looking for energetic, proactive, positive candidates with strong media relations skills, excellent established editorial contacts, and a collaborative approach to client management. Our agency offers a unique environment that fosters individual growth and encourages proactive teamwork. Our employees enjoy a collaborative, creative atmosphere with like-minded individuals.

Must have a minimum of five years of experience in Communications or Marketing, in an agency or in-house environment. Proven track record of strong/established editorial relationships, securing press placements, with experience in drafting press releases, developing creative story angles, and crafting well-written pitches. Candidates will work across industries alongside senior team members to develop integrated communications programs and public relations tactics that position clients and their leaders at the forefront of their fields.

Requirements

(are not limited to):

Media Relations

• Developing and maintaining strong editorial relationships across multiple levels, including business and trade editors
• Securing strategic press coverage (features, executive profiles, and long-form stories) in national and key regional magazines, newspapers, podcasts, TV, and online media outlets
• Pro-actively pitching and securing maximum editorial opportunities that advance corporate narratives and strengthen corporate reputation
• Identify and secure speaking engagements and panels for senior executives; Manage development of award submissions and byline content
• In partnership with supervisors, planning, developing, and advising clients on integrated and measurable PR strategies
• Managing client initiatives and taking ownership of specific projects
• Ensuring routine media inquiries are handled in a timely and efficient manner

Client relations

• Serving as a primary client contact with the proven ability to manage and drive multiple client account programs• Overseeing junior team members create, maintain and distribute editorial reports, press, and budgetary tracking documents in a timely manner
• Demonstrating exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills; adept at developing rapport with clients to maintain strong working relationships
• Responding to client requests promptly with enthusiasm and accuracy
• Ensuring that key milestones and projects are on track, within prescribed timelines and are value-producing
• Ideating, planning, and executing partnerships and activations
• Advising clients on positioning and messaging, developing and/or editing brand communications to meet press-facing needs (including, but not limited to press releases, talking points, interview responses, etc.)

Reporting

• Reviewing media and reports compiled by junior team members on relevant client news and trends
• Overseeing press credit reporting according to client preference
• Proficient in MuckRack, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.

Writing

• Drafting and contributing to press releases and client materials, such as Q&A’s, that encompass brand messaging and positioning
• Manage select senior executives’ LinkedIn presence, advising on strategy and developing copy to amplify announcements and company news
• Overseeing creation, maintenance and timely distribution of editorial reports, press clippings and budgetary tracking documents
• Exhibiting strong writing, communication, and presentation skills to effectively articulate ideas to clients, agency, and colleagues

Team Management/Development

• Directly managing day-to-day activities on multiple accounts
• Managing and mentoring direct reports, to include interns
• Managing and mentoring junior staff reporting into this role while maintaining close communication with Supervisors or Directors to ensure efficient prioritization and work flow
• Directly managing day to day activities on assigned account

About you:

• Must have a minimum of 5 years of PR and/or Marketing experience working in an agency or in- house setting, ideally with sustainable brands
• Degree ideally in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing or a related field
• Established editorial relationships across categories, including business
• Seasoned writing skills with