Account Executive, Cities & Real Estate

ABOUT BERLINROSEN

BerlinRosen is a fast-growing, full-service 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 real estate, architecture, design, urbanism, land use, social impact/ESG, nonprofit, fine arts, education, media, racial justice, healthcare, hospitality, lifestyle, technology, issue advocacy and workers’ rights communications. We 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, 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 multi-channel, campaign-style approach to strategic communications. We work with visionary clients across the country across the built environment from urban planning, affordable housing, issue advocacy, corporate communications, social impact and progressive policy, public affairs,, higher education, real estate, private equity, travel, lifestyle, arts & culture, and more. Whether it’s winning community and political support, policy change, elevating development projects and brands or launching some of our city's most visited attractions, we help our clients shape the future of cities.

We work with industry leaders, award-winning institutions and global innovators including SL Green, Silverstein, Bedrock and Brookfield Properties, Steinbridge Group, 92Y and Lincoln Center, Ennead, Breaking Ground and Regional Plan Association just to name a few.

 

ABOUT THIS ROLE

BerlinRosen is seeking an Account Executive to join our team. You will help lead daily client relations, plan and execute day-to-day project deliverables, support and mentor junior staff, and conceptualize strategies, pitches and media placements. You will also work closely with client leads and internal staff and develop and advance strategy with senior leaders. This is a great opportunity if you want to develop and grow media relationships and understanding, have a passion for companies and projects that intersect finance, business, real estate, corporate communications and the built environment and are excited to take the lead on client initiatives and deliverables.

Role location: This role is based in our New York, N.Y. office on a hybrid basis. The Cities team is in-office 2-3 days per week.

 

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

As an Account Executive on the Cities team you will…

• Develop and implement strategy and campaign planning for multiple high-profile client accounts
• Manage clients daily 
• Regularly engage with key reporters 
• Write and edit persuasive external and internal documents such as press releases, op-eds, fact sheets, talking points, editorial board memos, communications plans and media pitches

Essential skills: 

• A minimum of 3 years of experience leading communications strategy in relevant companies (building cities physically and culturally), media or journalism covering applicable sectors, PR agencies or in relevant non-profit or government positions 
• Familiarity and interest in architecture, culture, urbanism, real estate and local politics
• Ability to handle multiple assignments at once, work quickly and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with varying levels of staff, clients, the media, et al
• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated experience working with a team to meet group objectives

Note: Interested in this role but it’s not quite the right match? Applicants who meet some but