Senior Account Executive, Integrated Communications

Derris; New York; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Derris, part of Orchestra, is seeking a Senior Account Executive, Integrated Communications in New York. You will lead influencer initiatives, guide client strategy, and mentor junior staff while coordinating across a hybrid in-office schedule.

The role requires directing influencer campaigns, managing relationships with media and talent, and ensuring compliant, measured results. You will partner with compliance, legal, creative, product marketing, data, and copywriting teams to drive impactful

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of Public Relations experience, agency experience preferred.
• Ability to craft effective influencer and media strategies.
• Experience across diverse platforms and industries.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple clients and meet deadlines.
• Experience leading junior staff.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, energetic team.

Responsibilities

• Provide influencer strategy guidance with a strong business case.
• Lead client relationships and day-to-day contact with senior team.
• Develop and execute paid and organic influencer campaigns.
• Maintain media and influencer relationships.
• Ensure compliance with regional policies and laws.
• Track metrics and optimize campaigns.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to deliver projects.
• Draft client materials and strategy documents.

Skills

PR experience

Influencer marketing

Media relations

Campaign management

Client management

Team leadership

Written communication

Job description

Senior Account Executive, Integrated Communications

New York, N.Y.

ABOUT DERRIS

Derris is part of Orchestra, a strategic communications and marketing company built for today’s complex and fragmented world. From decoding audiences to designing bold strategies, Orchestra integrates people, platforms, and stories that stick to help clients build lasting influence. The company offers programs that span from the highest level strategic business counsel through to tactical execution. Orchestra brings together 700+ people with experience across consumer and lifestyle, technology, nonprofit and philanthropy, real estate, sports, travel, hospitality, and more. Made up of leading firms BerlinRosen , Civitas Public Affairs Group , Derris , Glen Echo Group , Inkhouse , M18 , Message Lab , Onward and Small Girls PR . It also launched Brightmode , a talent acquisition firm for communications professionals, and Versus Media Group , a strategy-first political media team. Learn more at www.orchestraco.com .

People of all backgrounds and abilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Orchestra is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff, and recognizes that its continued success depends on hiring and retaining high-quality creative professionals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Opportunities for advancement exist, and we are committed to helping all staff develop and grow.

ABOUT ROLE

Derris is looking for a Senior Account Executive, Integrated Communications to be responsible for leadership and strategic planning across a variety of clients, with a focus on influencer initiatives and helping brands activate across emerging platforms. The ideal candidate will have experience working across industries and is comfortable leading account teams with several team members. We’re looking for someone who is passionate about contributing to company culture and leadership, while also helping grow and mentor junior staff.

Location: This role is based in our New York, NY office on a hybrid basis. Derris staff are in-office 3 days per week, Tuesday through Thursday.

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Provide client counsel on the best influencer strategy based on goals and a strong business case for their particular brand
• Lead client relationships and day-to-day contact alongside senior members of the team
• Develop and execute influencer paid and organic campaigns from strategic and creative brief development, influencer casting, outreach and relationship management, negotiations and contracts, content feedback and approvals, and measurement and optimization
• Establish, cultivate, and maintain strong media and influencer relationships
• Ensure all influencer marketing activities comply with relevant legal and regulatory requirements by region
• Implement and enforce company policies regarding influencer marketing activities
• Track, analyze, and report on key metrics related to influencer programs, such as traffic, conversion rates, and ROI
• Use data insights to make informed decisions and optimize influencer campaigns for better performance
• Set the tone for client meetings, while driving both internal and external projects forward
• Work closely with cross-functional partners, including compliance, legal, creative, product marketing, data, and copywriting teams
• Proficiently draft all client materials, including messaging, briefs and strategy documents
• Manage both upwards and downwards, effectively communicating priorities and issues for team leaders
• Pitch media across broadcast, print, and online, with a focus on feature and high-priority placements
• Maintain strong attention to deadlines and ensure all projects are executed on time
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and the competitive landscape to continually improve influencer programs
• Attend industry events and networking opportunities to build relationships and stay informed about the latest trends

Essential skills:

• 3-5 years of Public Relations experience, agency experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to think through communication strategies and deliver tangible results
• Understanding of the current social / digital as well as activation landscape and the unique advocacy strategies across platforms
• Demonstrated knowledge of emerging trends and talent, with a finger on the pulse of what is relevant in our culture and societies today
• Proven record of securing coverage through media relations, influencer engagement, and targeted outreach across traditional and emerging media platforms
• Expertise in both organic and paid advocacy strategies
• Ability to be detail-oriented, manage multiple clients and meet deadlines while also keeping the bigger picture in mind
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with daily management of junior level staff members
• Capable of working both independently and in a dynamic, high energy, team-oriented atmosphere
• Comfortable working across industries

WORKING AT ORCHESTRA

Salary range: $75,000-$80,000, commensurate with experience..

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