Account Executive, RF Studio53

Ruder Finn; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Health, dental, vision insurance

401k match

Transit benefits

Professional development opportunities

Workplace flexibility

Paid time off / parental leave

Job summary

Ruder Finn in New York seeks an Account Executive to support day-to-day client requests and manage momentum across multiple accounts. You will collaborate with client teams, contribute to strategy, and maintain relationships through meetings and reports.

The ideal candidate has 1+ years in public relations or related fields, a bachelor’s in communications, and strong writing and presentation skills. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Qualifications

• 1+ years' experience in public relations, communications or related field required; project management and client account experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Digital Marketing or a related field.
• Strong verbal and presentation skills with the ability to speak knowledgeably with high level executives.
• Excellent writing skills, strong presentation capabilities, and proven client relations skills.
• Attention to details and ability to proactively provide client counsel.
• Motivated, independent self-starter with willingness to work in a client-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Support account leads by managing day-to-day client requests.
• Partner with client teams to manage requests and maintain project momentum across multiple accounts.
• Support day-to-day client relationship on assigned accounts, participating in meetings and calls.
• Apply understanding of client business, industry, landscape to day-to-day activities.
• Work with limited supervision to manage client initiatives from strategy through execution.
• Demonstrate effective project management while coordinating with senior leadership.
• Prepare and review activity and status reports for clients.
• Develop recommendations reflecting digital, editorial, and content workflows and analytics reporting.

Skills

Public relations

Client service

Project management

Verbal presentation

Written communications

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Tools

Google Analytics

Looker Studio

Job description

RF Studio53 (www.rfstudio53.com) is a cutting-edge creative studio based in New York, dedicated to crafting meaningful and unforgettable visual experiences. From stunning graphic designs to captivating moving images and immersive interactive content, we transform ideas into powerful narratives. Working with an international roster of top-tier businesses and industry leaders, we excel in bridging innovation and change through communication that resonates. Our expertise spans brand communications, advocacy, corporate storytelling, employee engagement, brand strategy, paid media, and every space in between. At RF Studio53, creativity knows no bounds. Ruder Finn is looking for a dynamic Account Executive who loves across a range of industries and account types, from big multinationals to powerful start-ups, with the flexibility to support digital, studio, and integrated communications projects. We want a strong practitioner who is intellectually curious, can multi-task and is fearless when working outside their comfort zone. The ideal candidate thrives on strong project management and client service, holds themselves to high standards, and is passionate about their work.

Responsibilities

• Support account leads by managing day-to-day client requests
• Partnering with client teams to manage requests and maintain project momentum across multiple accounts
• Support the day-to-day client relationship on assigned accounts, participating in all client-facing meetings and/or calls
• Support client teams by applying a strong understanding of the client's business, industry, competitive landscape, and products and services to day-to-day account activities
• Ability to work with limited supervision to manage client initiatives from strategy through execution
• Exhibit effective project management while working closely with senior leadership within the agency
• Prepare and review activity reports and status reports for clients
• Support account leads in advancing clients' communications goals through thoughtful execution and day-to-day account management
• Develop recommendations and programs that reflect knowledge of digital, editorial, and regulated-content workflows, intranet/website management, patient advocacy program coordination, and analytics reporting (Google Analytics, Looker Studio)

Qualifications

• 1+ years' experience in public relations, communications or related field required; project management and client account experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Digital Marketing or a related field
• Strong verbal and presentation skills with the ability to speak knowledgeable with high level executives internally and externally
• Excellent writing skills, strong presentation capabilities, and proven client relations skills
• Strong attention to details and ability to proactively and effectively provide client counsel
• A motivated, independent self-starter with willingness/ability to work in a client-focused, team-oriented environment

The anticipated salary range for this position, at the time of posting, is $55,000 - $68,000. The salary of the applicant selected for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, education, internal equity, geography, relevant years of experience, certifications, skills, abilities of the selected applicant, and other job-related qualifications.

Benefits & More

• You will receive a competitive base salary and bonus opportunity
• You will also be able to enroll in our Health, Dental, Vision, company paid Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, as well as 401k (match) plan.
• Monthly allowance for cell phone, office equipment, etc.
• Generous PTO policy with paid maternity/paternity leave
• Transit benefits
• Professional learning and development opportunities
• Workplace flexibility
• On-site and off-site social gatherings

Ruder Finn provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Ruder Finn will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Ruder Finn believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Ruder Finn, Inc. is one of the world's largest independent global communications and creative agencies. Founded in 1948, Ruder Finn serves the global and local communication needs of over 250 corporations, governments, non-profit organizations and startups. The agency is organized around four strategic pillars that reflect its core areas of expertise: Health & Wellness, Corporate Reputation & Transformation, Technology & Innovation, and Consumer Connections.

RFI Studios, the agency's full-service digital practice, leads the industry in designing and developing internal collaboration platforms, building conversations and communities around brands, and staying top-of-mind in the world of mobile applications.