AS/SAE Professional Services - NYC

This position could be filled with an Account Supervisor or Senior Account Executive who will join the Professional Services team. This SAE/AS will have the opportunity to act as the driver, as well as team member, for several lines of business for a major account, participate in strategic planning and content creation initiatives and help develop both traditional and social media relations strategies. Mentoring and training junior staff members, helping them to leverage their strengths and develop integrated marketing core competencies will also be required at this level. Primary responsibilities include: * Serve as the day-to-day client contact for several industries and lines of business managing both strategy and execution * Develop and edit content (bylined articles, internal education and external marketing collateral and other press materials) * Develop media relations strategies, goals, media targets and pitch angles, pitch the media * Serve as information leader on client teams, demonstrating industry, cultural or media-driven knowledge that directly and indirectly affects the client * Route articles of interest to account teams and client * Assist in the development of long-term client plans and program recommendations and developing budgets * Participate with senior team leaders in client presentatio * Coach/mentor junior staff and review their work for accuracy * Aid in the research and development of new business proposals Qualification requirements include: * BA or BS in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism or related field * Minimum of 3-4 years PR agency experience required * Experience managing accounts and strong client interactions