Senior Account Executive — PR Leader & Media Strategist

JConnelly; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 299,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

ESOP — employee stock ownership

401(k) with company match

FSAs

Disability & supplemental coverage (Affl

Health Advocate

Petzey

Job summary

JConnelly in New York, NY seeks a Senior Account Executive to lead $100–299K in retainer accounts, drive media exposure, and mentor junior team members. This role emphasizes client relations, campaign strategy, and strong writing.

You'll serve as day-to-day contact for assigned accounts, develop strategic PR plans, and collaborate across teams to secure high-profile placements. Ideal for a communications professional aiming to expand client management and move toward leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• Minimum 3–5 years of successful industry-related experience with an emphasis on managing client relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work, handle details accurately, follow up with minimum supervision, and complete tasks within specified deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills.
• Strong writing and editing skills with experience drafting press releases, pitches, and client-facing materials.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and social media platforms.
• Proficiency in PR-related software including but not limited to Cision, Meltwater, TrendKite, Sprout Social, Hootsuite, or similar tools.
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and secures an array of media placements including high-profile and feature opportunities for clients across the team.
• Develops unique story angles and timely pitches to generate consistent client exposure.
• Develops and maintains relationships with all media outlets including trades, broadcast, and national media.
• Assists in the development of strategic PR plans and campaign development for team accounts they support.
• Delegates tasks and helps with mentoring Account Coordinators, Account Executives, and interns.

Skills

Media relations

Client relationship management

Writing & editing

Campaign strategy

Mentoring / leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Cision

Meltwater

TrendKite

Sprout Social

Hootsuite

Job description

JConnelly in New York, NY seeks a Senior Account Executive to lead $100–299K in retainer accounts, drive media exposure, and mentor junior team members. This role emphasizes client relations, campaign strategy, and strong writing.

You'll serve as day-to-day contact for assigned accounts, develop strategic PR plans, and collaborate across teams to secure high-profile placements. Ideal for a communications professional aiming to expand client management and move toward leadership.