Account Executive

McPherson Strategies; New York (NY); Remote; USD 63,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid leave

Flexible work schedule

401k plan

Job summary

McPherson Strategies, a women-led social impact media and strategy firm based in the greater New York City region, is seeking an Account Executive to drive meaningful results for clients in the social impact space. The role emphasizes strategic thinking, exceptional project management, and cultivating media and influencer networks to elevate client visibility.

The candidate should have 4+ years in communications, including agency experience, and be a self-starter who can work effectively with a

Qualifications

• 4+ years in communications; agency experience a strong plus.
• Self-starter who doesn’t wait to be told what to do.
• Sharp writer and clear thinker; presents information digestibly.
• Strong relationship management across clients, media, and external stakeholders.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent time management and project management skills.
• Genuinely curious and plugged into the news cycle and media landscape.
• Comfortable working with a remote team.
• Deep care for social impact and creating change.
• Bonus: Existing relationships in the social impact space.

Responsibilities

• Identify and execute opportunities to earn clients visibility — media placements, influencer engagements, conference pitches, and more
• Contribute to strategic communications planning and help bring those strategies to life
• Manage key implementation tasks: building media and influencer lists, conducting outreach, identifying and pitching relevant conferences and events, drafting op-eds, developing social media campaigns, and more
• Show up actively on client calls and keep account project management moving
• Support new business proposals and firm marketing as needed

Skills

4+ years in communications

Self-starter

Strong writing

Relationship management

Highly organized

Time & project management

Curiosity about news

Comfort with remote work

Passion for social impact

Existing relationships in social space

Job description

McPherson Strategies is a B-Corp certified, women-led boutique social impact strategy and communications firm. We’re working towards a world where purpose sparks connection, connection fuels hope, and people come together to accelerate change. Want to help us create a better world, and a better kind of agency?

Our team is brimming with smart, strategic and creative people who share a commitment to our values and a passion for making the world a better place.

Connection.

Action.

Optimism.

Curiosity.

About the Job

McPherson Strategies is seeking an Account Executive who can help us drive meaningful results for our clients in the social impact space. We are looking for a dynamic individual who thrives in strategic thinking, possesses exemplary project management skills, and is adept at cultivating media relationships and influencer networks to elevate our clients' visibility.

Location

While our team operates remotely, candidates must be based in the greater New York City region, including New York, New Jersey or Connecticut.

Responsibilities

The role will encompass a diverse range of tasks tailored to individual client needs, including but not limited to:

• Identify and execute opportunities to earn clients visibility — media placements, influencer engagements, conference pitches, and more
• Contribute to strategic communications planning and help bring those strategies to life
• Manage key implementation tasks: building media and influencer lists, conducting media and influencer outreach, identifying and pitching relevant conferences and events, drafting op-eds, developing social media campaigns, and more
• Show up actively on client calls and keep account project management moving
• Support new business proposals and firm marketing as needed

Key Qualities

• 4+ years in communications — agency experience a strong plus
• A self-starter who doesn't wait to be told what to do
• Sharp writer and clear thinker who presents information in a digestible way
• Strong relationship management across clients, media, and external stakeholders
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
• Excellent time management and project management skills
• Genuinely curious and plugged into the news cycle and media landscape
• Comfortable working with a remote team
• Deep care for social impact and the work of creating change
• Bonus: Existing relationships in the social impact space

We offer competitive salaries, healthcare benefits, paid leave, a flexible work schedule, family-friendly working environment and option to participate in the company’s 401k plan. The salary range for this role is $62,500 - $72,500 in addition to a discretionary end-of-year bonus.

McPherson Strategies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.