Senior Account Executive, Tech/Finance

Rubenstein Public Relations; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Rubenstein Public Relations (RPR) in New York seeks a Senior Account Executive for its Tech/Finance practice. You will manage diverse accounts, build strategic media programs, and lead editorial relationships in a fast-paced environment.

This in-office role runs Monday–Thursday with Fridays remote, offering a collaborative, entrepreneurial atmosphere. You will drive client service, create press materials, and oversee events while mentoring junior team members.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in public relations, journalism, business communications, or related field.
• 4+ years' agency experience in the tech or finance sector.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with national, state, and local media with proven press coverage.
• Established media contacts and ongoing relationship-building.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive and detail-oriented; delivers on time.
• Creative professional with an energetic personality.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional client service and account/project management.
• Develop strategic plans/programs, including press materials, media campaigns, and partnerships.
• Lead media efforts focused on fostering editorial relationships and significant coverage.
• Execute written materials: client correspondence, press releases, media pitches, status reports.
• Oversee client projects from concept to execution, managing budgets, timelines, and junior staff.
• Bring industry contacts to the table where appropriate.
• Communicate new ideas to keep clients relevant, from pitches to campaigns.
• Serve as client point-of-contact on assigned accounts, coordinating multiple projects.
• Manage the work of AEs, AAEs, ACs, and interns.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Media relations

Team collaboration

Proactivity

Time management

Creativity

Education

BA/BS in public relations or related field

Job description

Senior Account Executive, Tech/Finance (New York, NY)

Rubenstein Public Relations (RPR) is a leading, full-service, mid-size public relations agency based in New York. With more than 30 years of experience, we have built a reputation for launching and tipping brands, while placing top-tier broadcasting within print and digital. We represent a compelling roster of clients in business, technology, real estate, finance, luxury consumer products, sustainability, entertainment, health and wellness, social impact, and the nonprofit sector.

RPR strives to paint a landscape that is unique in the world of PR. We offer a versatile, entrepreneurial atmosphere, with a nontraditional approach in a collaborative environment. We hire go-getters, and seek diverse talent and motivated individuals, and we are committed to creating a vibrant and successful team.

Position:

Join RPR as our new Senior Account Executive and become a key player in our growing Consumer team. We're searching for someone who is not only talented but also dynamic, able to multitask efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Ideal for those passionate about the PR industry, this role demands an independent worker who can also thrive in collaborative settings. Your role will involve managing various accounts across different industries, demonstrating your expertise while adhering to tight deadlines. If you're ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding position in a vibrant workspace, we're excited to welcome you aboard.

*This is an in-office role Monday through Thursday at our Midtown Manhattan office. Fridays are remote.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver exceptional client service and account/project management
• Facilitate and develop strategic plans/programs, including, but not limited to, press materials, media campaigns, and strategic partnerships
• Lead specific media efforts focused on fostering impactful editorial relationships and generating significant media coverage
• Demonstrate the ability to adeptly execute a full range of written materials, including client correspondence, press releases, media pitches, status reports, and more
• Oversee client projects (including events, launches, and media programs) from concept to execution - managing budgets, timelines, status updates, reporting, and junior staff, as needed
• Bring industry/category contacts to the table, where appropriate
• Communicate new and significant ideas to keep our clients relevant in the industry, from press pitches to contributing strategic thinking for campaigns
• Serve as client point-of-contact on assigned accounts, coordinating multiple projects
• Manage the work of AEs, AAEs, ACs, and interns

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS in public relations, journalism, business communications, or related field
• 4+ years' agency experience in the tech or finance
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with national, state, and local media with a proven track record in securing press coverage
• Already possessing established media contacts and relationships, while continuing to build new ones
• Ability to work well with team members and take direction in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive and detail-oriented
• Deliver work on time without sacrificing quality
• Creative professional with an energetic personality

RPR offers a competitive compensation and benefits package with an exciting and engaging work environment. We are committed to hiring and developing extraordinary talent and are dedicated to creating diverse teams to bring the best results to everything we do. We look forward to getting to know you.

To comply with equal pay and salary transparency laws in various locations, the Company believes the target range of base compensation for this exempt role is $65k-$85kyr. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors, including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience, and location

This is a non-management position