Senior Account Executive, Corporate Reputation Practice

MSL (Global); New York (NY); On-site; USD 61,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Disability insurance

401k

Job summary

MSL is seeking a Senior Account Executive for its Corporate Reputation practice. The role involves developing and executing PR plans and leading day-to-day activities for corporate clients. The ideal candidate brings strong account management, writing, and media relations skills.

Three years of experience in PR/communications is required, with a focus on B2B and independent leadership across multiple projects. This on-site role offers comprehensive benefits and growth within Publicis Groupe.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications and/or related fields.
• Ability to lead and manage multiple small or medium projects simultaneously.
• Clear understanding of clients' businesses and missions.
• Ability to develop PR programming and plans and mentor junior team members.
• Strong research, writing and editing skills and media interactions.

Responsibilities

• Develop communications programs, campaigns and annual plans with oversight.
• Advance client work through proactive strategic thinking and trend spotting.
• Prepare client correspondence and participate in meetings with clients and teams.
• Build reporter relationships and lead media outreach.
• Analyze media coverage and stakeholder conversations for insights.
• Manage projects from concept to completion within deadlines and budgets.
• Support account managers with tracking and financial monitoring.
• Contribute to new business research, audits and pitches.
• Coach junior staff and reinforce MSL values.

Skills

Public Relations

Marketing

Communications

Project management

Writing

Media relations

Research

Job description

Company Description At MSL, we're on a mission to make every client more influential and a positive force of influence in the(ir) world. Why? Because we know that influence = impact and the more influential you are, the more impactful you can be. We're proud to partner with incredible brands, companies and leaders who want to push boundaries and create change - and we're looking for passionate creators and storytellers who want to do the same. But it's not just our work (and the awards we win for it) that energizes us, it's who we are as a team. A team of powerhouse professionals that is driven by three core values: Leading, Learning and Loving. A team that has ranked us a "Best Place to Work" in the industry year over year. If you like what you've read so far, please go on for details on the Senior Account Executive role we have open.

Overview MSL is currently seeking a Senior Account Executive (3 years' experience) for our Corporate Reputation practice. As an integral member of the team, this role will be responsible for the development and execution of PR plans and leading day-to-day account activities for some of the agency's most important corporate clients.

The ideal candidate is a corporate generalist who is well versed in account management, content strategy, writing, media relations and executive visibility. Experience or interest in B2B is ideal as we continue to grow our client business in this sector.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates tactical and strategic knowledge of PR principles and skills with the ability to develop communications programs, campaigns and annual plans with oversight from senior managers
• Presents proactive and strategic thinking to advance the business and elevate client work, including the ability to apply competitor intelligence and trend spotting to identify new opportunities
• Contributes to key client correspondence, including daily updates, weekly status calls, monthly activity reports, etc. and actively engages in client and account team meetings
• Plays key role in building reporter relationships, developing and editing press materials, and leading strategic, proactive media outreach
• Demonstrates research abilities to support client programs, including analysis of media coverage and online conversation and identification and categorization of various stakeholders, including organizations and individuals to be engaged by clients
• Manages various projects for clients from initial concept to completion - anticipating challenges, troubleshooting problems, proposing solutions, offering client counsel, overseeing work quality and ensuring deadline and budget(s) adherence
• Assists project managers on tracking and monitoring account financials
• Participates in new business process by providing research, audit support, proposal preparation and general support throughout the pitch process
• Helps coach and motivate junior staff to produce quality work and challenge them by providing growth opportunities
• Possesses a strong understanding of MSL's positioning and goals; emulates behaviors consistent with MSL's values

Requirements/Skills

• At least three years of relevant experience in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications and/or related fields
• Proven ability to lead and manage multiple small or medium-sized projects simultaneously
• Clear understanding of the clients' businesses and their missions
• Ability to help develop PR programming and plans, implement integrated tactics and mentor junior account team members
• Strong research, writing and editing skills, as well as the ability to interact with clients professionally and maintain relationships with media

Additional Information Our Publicis Groupe motto "Viva La Différence" means we're better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact [e-mail].

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation Range: USD $60,800.00 - USD $93,600.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 8/24/2026.