Senior Account Executive

CultureSpeed Communications; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401K with match

Unlimited PTO

Paid holidays

Summer Fridays

Team events

Job summary

CultureSpeed Communications in New York is seeking a Senior Account Executive with 3-5 years in consumer or corporate PR to drive strategic media campaigns and client partnerships. The role blends hands-on media work with client relationship management in a hybrid office setting.

You will manage key accounts, mentor junior staff, build media relationships, craft compelling pitches, and oversee press materials from brief to placement, delivering measurable results.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in consumer or corporate PR.
• Strong writing and media relations skills.
• Experience managing client accounts and junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage client accounts and serve as primary contact for assigned clients.
• Train junior staff and direct reports to foster growth.
• Develop press relationships and execute national/local media relations efforts.
• Produce differentiated pitches with strategic writing skills.
• Build strategic media, event and awards lists and submissions.
• Write and oversee development of external materials including briefings and messaging documents.
• Manage client projects end-to-end and track media strategies for announcements and thought leadership.
• Support new business materials such as proposals and case studies.

Skills

Media relations

Press writing

Client relationship management

Pitch development

Team mentoring

Job description

CultureSpeed Communications is seeking talented individuals to join our growing team. We’re looking for a Senior Account Executive with 3-5 years of experience in consumer or corporate PR. If you're passionate about public relations and ready to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.

CultureSpeed Communications is a premier public relations agency dedicated to shaping impactful brand narratives, building credibility, and driving business success. We have the privilege of working with some of the most innovative startups, visionary entrepreneurs, and established consumerbrands shaping the future of their industries.

Our service approach is always transparent, creative and diligent. As a nimble and thoughtful extension of our client's teams, we believe in the need for honest collaboration and forward momentum. Never one-size-fits all, we craft tailored, multi-pronged and always-on communication strategies that yield a flywheel of earned media for our clients, propelling them toward ongoing success. Everything we do is intentional, designed to drive the next big opportunity.

We offer:

• A hybrid office schedule
• A comprehensive benefits package (including healthcare, 401K with match, etc.)
• Unlimited PTO
• Paid holidays, summer Fridays and a year end break
• Regular team building activities
• Values-driven culture based on trust, transparency, kindness and empathy. By living these values every day, we create a culture of collaboration and excellence that drives impactful results and fosters a positive environment.
• Salary range of $75,000 - $90,000

This hire will play a pivotal role in the development of our agency, and will include responsibilities like:

• Manage client accounts and serve as a primary point of contact for assigned clients, building strong relationships and ensuring high-quality service
• Support and train junior staff and direct reports to foster their growth, including effective delegation
• Build and maintain press relationships to create and place compelling stories that yield media coverage in line with client priorities; execute national and local media relations strategies across channels (print, digital, broadcast, radio, newsletters and more)
• Produce differentiated, compelling pitches with excellent strategic and press-facing writing skills
• Build strategic media, event and awards lists and submissions
• Write and oversee the development of external materials including briefing and messaging documents, reports, strategies and press updates
• Manage client projects from start to finish and closely track ongoing media strategies for announcements, evergreen storytelling and thought leadership opportunities that align with our client objectives and drive measurable results
• Participate in the development of materials for new business opportunities including proposals, decks and case studies
• Possess a strong working knowledge of your client business, competitors and relevant industry bodies