Account Executive Position

Stanton; Stanton (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,400 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Mentoring from senior team members

Generous 401K matching

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Health & wellness stipend

Philanthropy program with company matching

Funding for professional development

New business commission

Job summary

A leading public relations agency in California is seeking a motivated Junior Account Executive. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented and digitally savvy, with at least one year of experience in an agency setting. Responsibilities include managing media outreach, developing press materials, and supporting multiple accounts. This position offers competitive compensation between $65,400 and $75,000, along with opportunities for professional growth and several attractive benefits including a hybrid work schedule, mentoring, and a 401K matching program.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience, ideally within an agency setting.
• Business-to-business or financial services public relations experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the media industry and ongoing readership of major outlets.

Responsibilities

• Play a significant role in multiple accounts and quickly grow into a client-facing role.
• Handle media outreach to secure press coverage.
• Develop and draft story angles, press releases, and newsletters.
• Manage media contact databases and update contact information.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Digitally savvy

Media outreach

Problem-solving

Job description

About the job – Account Executive

The Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated junior professional in our conveniently located Midtown Manhattan office to support clients across a wide spectrum of industries potentially including financial services, asset management, insurance, professional services, technology and healthcare.

An ideal Account Executive is detail-oriented, passionate about the ever-evolving media landscape, digitally savvy, motivated to produce high quality work, and isn’t afraid to speak up with ideas or questions.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively play a significant role in multiple accounts and quickly grow into a client-facing role.
• Proactively handle media outreach to trade, business, and broadcast outlets to secure press coverage.
• Develop and draft story angles, press releases, byline articles, newsletters, presentations, media briefing materials.
• Review and synthesize data from new or existing client research and materials.
• Manage media contact databases, with primary responsibility for updating media contact information to maintain currency.
• Monitor media relations results and produce appropriate reports.
• Abilityto multi-task,problem-solve and deliver top quality work — in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

• At least one year of experience, ideally within an agency setting.
• Business-to-business or financial services public relations experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the media industry and ongoing readership of major outlets.

Compensation

The hiring compensation for this position ranges from $65,400-75,000. The rate of pay offered will be dependent upon candidates’ relevant skills and experience.

Perks

The position affords the right individual with significant opportunity for advancement within the firm, pursuit of clients and issues of interest, and enhanced skill development. As a mid-sized agency, we allow ambitious young professionals exposure to top-level executives and the opportunity to discuss and chart professional growth on account work daily and during weekly one-on-one meetings. We pride ourselves in being non-hierarchical and valuing and encouraging all team members’ contributions.

In addition to our impressive client roster and our team of top communications pros, Stanton offers competitive industry benefits:

• Hybrid work schedule and 1 week/year fully remote
• Mentoring from senior team members
• Generous 401K matching
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Annual bonus program
• Health & wellness stipend
• Philanthropy program with company matching
• Funding for professional development
• New business commission

Company Description

We are Stanton (www.Stantonprm.com), a top mid-sized public relations and marketing agency, ranked among the top 10 Financial PR Firms by O’Dwyers. We have an impressive roster of national and global clients with strengths in private equity, asset management, fintech/financial services, healthcare, technology and professional services.

Our success is driven by a low-ego, team culture, our practitioner model where senior team members spend the majority of time on client work, and a flexible service approach that removes barriers to client service and employee advancement.

Application Process

To apply, submit your resume via the below form. Each resume will be reviewed and if it meets our criteria, you will hear back from us. Once the interview process begins, we will do our best to keep you updated on next steps.