Senior Account Executive

The TASC Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid workplace

3 weeks PTO

Remote work week

Company holidays

Health, dental and vision

401(k) with company match

Bonuses for performance

Team retreats

Job summary

The TASC Group in New York seeks a Senior Account Executive to lead day-to-day public relations for nonprofit and issue-advocacy clients. You will manage client communications, develop campaigns, and staff media interviews with clients.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in PR, excellent writing and editing skills, and a collaborative mindset. This role offers a hybrid work environment with generous benefits, PTO, and opportunities to mentor juniors and grow client programs.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in PR and communications.
• A genuine passion for public service and nonprofits.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Interest in growing as a PR professional.
• A collaborative and enthusiastic team player.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key member of the client team with regular communications and clear client goals.
• Develop strategic communications plans aligned with client objectives.
• Lead client calls and meetings.
• Manage multiple projects, anticipate needs, ensure deadlines.
• Build relationships with media contacts to raise client awareness.
• Manage media relations, outreach campaigns, messaging, and interview coordination.
• Mentor junior staff and interns.

Skills

PR experience

Public relations

Writing and editing

Time management

Growth mindset

Team player

Digital media

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Account Executive (SAE) to join The TASC Group and support our agency’s mission-driven work for nonprofit and issue advocacy clients. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience in public relations and communications, the ability to collaborate effectively across teams, and a strong understanding of media relations with a successful track record of media placements.

A genuine passion for public service, a commitment to working with nonprofits and a desire to contribute to mission-based initiatives are essential.

The SAE plays a key role in leading day-to-day communications with clients, executing daily activities and ensuring deadlines for deliverables. Excellent written and verbal communications skills are necessary, as the role requires reviewing and editing media pitches, press releases, op-eds, strategic memos, and other communications. A SAE should also be able to independently manage and staff media interviews with clients.

A successful SAE will actively contribute to maintaining client account productivity and demonstrate initiative in their work. While working closely with supervision from senior team members, the SAE will have opportunities to grow their expertise in client account management, and also participate in mentoring interns and junior members of the team.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strong member of the client team, maintaining regular client communications with a firm understanding of the client’s goals and expectations
• Develop long- and short-term strategic communications plans that meets client objectives
• Lead client calls and meetings
• Manage multiple projects by anticipating needs and ensuring adherence to deadlines
• Establish strong relationships with media contacts relevant to the client to generate awareness of client’s products, services, thought leadership and/or activities
• Manage media relations, including the development and execution of media outreach campaigns, message development and coordination of interviews
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff and interns

Required Skills

• 5-7 years of relevant PR and communications experience; digital and social media experience is a plus but not required
• A genuine passion for public service and a commitment to working with nonprofits and mission-based initiatives
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Interest in growing as a PR professional
• A collaborative and enthusiastic team player!

What We Offer

• Compensation range: $80,000-94,000 + performance-based bonuses throughout the year
• Competitive benefits + perks package:
• Hybrid workplace environment. Open office space with quiet conference rooms and communal pantry with unlimited snacks, fresh fruit, and gourmet coffee/tea selections
• 3 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) + additional sick/personal days
• One week of "Work from Anywhere" + remote work week between Christmas and New Year's Day
• 10 paid company holidays
• Generous parental leave and paid family leave
• Health, dental and vision coverage
• Summer Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement
• Health and wellness stipend
• 401(k) with company match
• Commissions for client renewals and new business referrals
• Company events - Team retreats, offsite events, lunch & learns and social gatherings
• A creative, inclusive, and collaborative work environment
• The opportunity to help shape the future of an award-winning, growing agency

ABOUT US

The TASC Group is a fast-growing, award-winning public relations and communications agency representing non-profit organizations, mission-driven companies and social advocacy campaigns. Built on a foundation of progressive values and a passion for public service, we work on strategic communications, media relations, crisis communications, thought leadership, subject matter expertise, media training and content creation for clients across the country.

Ragan's PR Daily named TASC one of the top places to work in communications in 2025. Our work is rooted in creativity, authenticity and social impact. We pride ourselves on cultivating a collaborative and inspiring team culture.

OUR VISION

The TASC Group was built on a foundation of progressive values and a passion for public service that is reflected in the work that we do for our client partners every single day. Our mission is to make a meaningful and significant difference for advocacy organizations, nonprofits and socially driven businesses that are committed to building stronger communities and making the world a better place. Individuals that work at TASC are mission-driven, want their work to make a difference, are inspired by our clients and are willing to work hard to help them succeed.

OUR VALUES

Be Authentic and Ethical

Being strong and ethical communicators means being straightforward and honest with each other and with our clients is central to our work and our purpose.

Hard Work, Achieve High Expectations

We hold ourselves and each other to high standards. We work hard every day to help our clients be successful and to grow into more effective public relations and communications professionals.

Compassion and Respect

Compassion is the heart of who we are as an individual and who we are as a firm. Our goal is to empower, train and mentor our people and demonstrate respect for co-workers and our clients alike.