Senior Account Executive (Communications/PR Agency)
Vault Communications - Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, United States, 19462![Vault Communications](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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The SAE role is a vital one in our firm, often serving as the day-to-day point of contact for clients, as well as the project manager for all work -- from media relations to thought leadership/executive positioning to social/digital content and beyond. The SAE direct/leads/motivates/teaches/mentors Account Coordinators, Assistant Account Executives and Account Executives. The SAE fosters excellent communication and rapport with clients and may personally execute a majority of tactical recommendations in a plan to generate measurable results for a client, or will appropriately delegate and carefully supervise such tactical execution. The SAE will also have the ability to lead the strategic planning process for a client.
PLEASE NOTE: 3 years of experience in public relations is absolutely required for this position, preferably in an agency setting.
Our ideal candidate has:3-6 years total of agency experience or applicable communication, PR, marketing communication or journalism experienceExcellent tactical writing skills, including press releases, pitch letters, media alerts, speeches, collateral copy, bylined articles, op-eds, presentations, case studies, digital content and client and/or internal emailsExcellent public speaking/interpersonal skills, especially for the purposes of client presentations, client meetings and new business pitchesExcellent analytical, multi-tasking and organizational skillsExcellent proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)Ability to thrive in fast-paced environment with competing deadlinesExcellent judgement and problem-solving skills, and the ability to make strategic, sound recommendations to clients, peers and managementBoundless creativityFearless approach to media relationsStrong digital/social media backgroundResourcefulness and chutzpahDesire to grow, learn, lead and thrive
Candidates may elect a fully remote schedule or a hybrid schedule at our headquarters in suburban Philadelphia (after an initial hybrid period as a new employee). In addition, we offer a full suite of industry-leading benefits including: competitive compensation and profit sharing, flex scheduling, year-round "summer Fridays," 100% paid medical/dental/vision benefits, generous PTO and paid holidays, cell phone stipend and exceptional employee programming/traditions. More benefits information can be found here: https://www.vaultcommunications.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Vault_Benefits.pdf