Senior Account Executive, Public Relations Job at Vital Versatility in New York

JOB POSTING CONTEXT:

CareerConvos Staffing is an Executive Search Firm representing Vital Versatility, a full-service, public relations agency, in the effort to fill the Senior Account Executive position. All inquires about the role should be directed to CareerConvos.

VITAL VERSATILITY COMPANY SUMMARY:

Vital Versatility is a full-service, public relations agency that specializes in bridging the intersection of music, sports, lifestyle, entertainment, business, and social justice. Our firm takes pride in its unique ability to elevate today’s leading personalities and organizations and amplify their narratives in compelling, comprehensive, and creative ways.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Vital Versatility is seeking a mid-level, Senior Account Executive with 3-4 years of public relations experience to join our dynamic and growing team. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience supporting clients across music, entertainment, sports, fashion; and work in the following areas - TV/Film, food or social justice – is considered a bonus.

This role requires a highly-motivated individual that demonstrates leadership, thrives in fast-paced environments, adapts to an evolving work landscape, is able to manage multiple accounts and can provide strategic media and PR recommendations to clients.

Additionally, the ideal candidate will be expected to boast strong media relationships and be committed to consistently building new relationships with reporters, editors, talent bookers, etc. The candidate needs to be detail-oriented and work cross-functionally with junior and senior team members to drive key initiatives and activities, secure impactful stories for our clients, draft materials, staff events and much more.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, edit and proofread client-facing media materials – press releases, pitches, media advisories, briefing documents, fact sheets, etc.
• Conduct thorough research on client-related items and share key findings on emerging platforms, media moves and more
• Serve as the day-to-day client contact lead and offer thoughtful and effective counsel and guidance
• Support the team’s overall planning and strategy development processes, delegate appropriate tasks and jump in as needed to support senior team members
• Manage junior personnel and interns with a positive and proactive attitude
• Provide on-site support at staff events, coordinate logistics, assist with campaigns and more
• Actively procure press coverage for clients on an ongoing basis and further develop press contacts
• Monitor press coverage on talent/brand clients, vet press inquiries and drive media opportunities forward for clients

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• Minimum of 3-4 years of public relations experience
• Experience managing junior staff members
• Possess excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills and a detail-oriented approach to day-to-day operations
• Aggressively pursue new media angles and story opportunities
• Manage multiple client projects simultaneously and thrive in a fast-paced environment while serving as a point of contact for clients
• Proven track record in delivering high-quality media results in print, online and broadcast
• Bachelor’s degree in mass communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field preferred

LOCATION AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Flexible, hybrid work model; ideally based in the New York / Tri-City area and able to commute into NYC as needed for in-person meetings. Open to strong candidates located in the metro Los Angeles area
• Some work for this position will be in-person to collaborate with the Vital Versatility Team, support account needs, and provide superior client service
• Flexibility to travel, as necessary, contingent on client needs
• Position may call for work in evenings, on weekends and over holidays depending on events, projects, campaigns, etc.

PERSONALITY

• Outgoing and enjoys connecting with people across all walks of life as a way to cultivate relationships and engage stakeholders
• Easily able to “read people” / “read the room” to make essential decisions for clients and the company
• Knows how to work in a small, tight-knit team and operate in a start-up environment
• Has an even temperament in the face of adversity
• Applies tenacity to all challenges in order to problem-solve and find answers quickly
• Enjoys working on multiple projects simultaneously with shifting priorities
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment who knows how to navigate ambiguity

BENEFITS

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(K) Retirement Account
• Personal Time Off

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

• If the applicant is located in the New York Tri-State area, they must be able to commute into NYC, as needed, for in-person meetings
• Applicant must be a legal resident of the United States and legally eligible to work in the US
• Vital Versatility is hiring immediately and the applicant must be able to start within 1 to 2 weeks of receiving the job offer
• The applicant must be able to work full-time for Vital Versatility (e.g., not in school or have other obligations), including 9a-6p Eastern Time, Monday-Friday and some evenings and weekends

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