Senior Account Executive, Content (PR/Communications)
JConnelly, Chicago, IL, United States
Senior Account Executive, Content (PR/Communications)
- Education:College degree; or equivalent related business experience
- Minimum of 3 years content/writing experience, with an emphasis in the financial services sector
- Proven writing skills that clearly demonstrate the ability convey a message in the appropriate voice and tone to an audience in an engaging, organized manner
- Proven ability to prioritize work, handle details accurately, follow up, and complete tasks within deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent organization and prioritization skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines
- Proficiency in various software applications; including word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications
- Knowledge of PR related software including but not limited to Cision, Meltwalter, Trendkite, etc
Responsibilities
- Role Summary:The Senior Account Executive of Content is responsible for development of messaging platforms with narrative pillars, editorial, and other creative content for the Company and assigned clients
- At all times, must be an honorable steward of the JConnelly brand, consistently representing and reflecting the Company's core values, approach and high standards of excellence in all client, media and public interactions
- Authoring and editing thought leadership content for financial publications and other popular financial outlets including bylines and press releases
- Independently writes, co-writes, ghost-writes, and/or edits content and marketing strategy documents for the Company and/or its clients; including byline articles, opinion and thought leadership pieces, press releases, story angles, client bios and talking points
- Works with PR team members to gather information for a variety of pre-determined writing projects, deliver client-ready copy, and revise existing materials; finalizes with the team before sharing with clients
- Assists in maintaining consistency of branding and marketing messages across all client materials
- Assists in updating client content files; including revised messaging narrative and campaign communications pillars, templates, bios, etc
- Provides quality work product by assigned deadline and communicates effectively about progress of assigned tasks
- Attend client meetings or meetings with executives/spokespeople to present communications, messaging narratives and ongoing client correspondence as needed
- Performs other duties as assigned
Company information
JConnelly is a communications and marketing agency working to help organizations and leaders to build, grow, manage and protect their brands. With the grit of a boutique shop fueled by the power of global agency, we help brands and people successfully navigate an increasingly complex world to achieve extraordinary outcomes.OUR PEOPLE & CULTUREThe guiding principles Jennifer Connelly put in place when she founded the agency in 2003 remain core to our DNA to this day. We approach all aspects of life and business by driving positive and impactful change rather than living in fear of it.With operations throughout the U.S. – including the business hubs of NYC, Chicago, D.C., Palm Beach and Las Vegas – and with relationships reaching worldwide, we have always operated virtually everywhere long before it was fashionable.We are critical thinkers with the intelligence to anticipate and think ahead. We work to eliminate noise and channel our energy into creating what’s real, what’s good and what’s next. With us by your side, there are no limits to the outcomes that we can collectively achieve.SERVICES• Branding & Identity• Reputation Building• Media Relations• Strategy• Corporate Communications• Video / Audio / Digital Content• Design• Crisis & Special SituationsSPECIALTIES• Financial Services• Wealth & Investment Management• Fintech• Crypto & Blockchain• Private Equity & Venture Capital• Technology• Food, Beverage & Consumer Brands• Celebrity, Influencer & Executive Brands• DEI & Non-Profit
Digital Marketing, Public Relations, Financial Services, Marketing and Advertising, Corporate Communications, Investor Relations
Privately Held
New York, New York
Company Specialties:
Media Relations, Video Production and Distribution, Social and Digital Media, Corporate Communications Support, Branding, Content Development and Distribution, Marketing, Graphic Design, Crisis Communications and Risk Management, Reputation Management, Strategic Counsel, and Measurement and Analysis