Account Executive

Jobtailor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a communications professional to manage client deliverables, draft communications, and participate in client calls. You will coordinate logistics, build relationships with media and policy stakeholders, and support outreach across channels.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 1+ year of experience, with strong writing and organizational skills. You will contribute to a fast-paced, collaborative team and drive measurable client outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 1+ year of professional experience in communications or public affairs.
• Excellent writing, organization, and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with media, policy, and social platforms; comfortable with digital tools.
• Sound judgment, accountability, and growing client interaction confidence.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned client deliverables with accuracy and timeliness.
• Draft client communications and status updates; anticipate needs.
• Participate in client calls, capture actionable notes, ensure follow-up.
• Coordinate project logistics, stakeholder engagements, events.
• Cultivate relationships with journalists, influencers, or policymakers.
• Support outreach across media, digital, and political channels.
• Monitor coverage, analyze sentiment, identify opportunities or risks.
• Develop clear written materials: press releases, talking points, op-eds, briefs, social content.
• Conduct media, policy, and market research to inform recommendations.
• Collaborate with colleagues across solutions to deliver integrated work.
• Seek feedback and apply learnings to improve performance.

Skills

Excellent writing

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Project management

Media/policy awareness

Digital tools proficiency

Judgment & accountability

Client interactions

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned client deliverables, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and attention to detail.
• Draft client communications and status updates; anticipate team needs and recommend next steps.
• Participate in client calls and meetings, capturing actionable notes and ensuring follow-up items are completed.
• Coordinate logistics for projects, stakeholder engagements, and events with minimal oversight.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with journalists, influencers, or policy stakeholders.
• Support outreach and engagement programs across media, digital, and political channels.
• Monitor coverage and policy developments, analyze sentiment, and identify relevant opportunities or risks for clients.
• Develop clear, compelling written materials including press releases, talking points, op-eds, stakeholder briefings, and social content.
• Conduct media, policy, and market research to inform recommendations and program development.
• Partner with colleagues across solutions, practices, and/or markets to deliver integrated client work.
• Seek feedback and apply learnings to improve performance and efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
• Minimum of 1+ years of professional experience in communications, public affairs, or a related discipline.
• Excellent writing, organization, and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with media, policy, and social platforms, and comfort using digital tools.
• Demonstrates sound judgment, accountability, and growing confidence in client interactions.