Senior Account Executive, Earned Media

Position Overview  

FleishmanHillard, a global communications agency, has an immediate opening for a Senior Account Executive in our New York office. This media relations role provides a fantastic opportunity for a passionate, proactive communications professional with strong communication skills to join the leadership team of one of the agency’s largest clients. Because the client is laser-focused on earned media and its impact, this is a highly visible, high-impact position with significant influence on both the account and the broader team.   

You will partner closely with leadership, be responsible for helping to build – and then activating the earned media strategy, and for working closely with teammates to secure top-tier media coverage. This role will require seamless project coordination, attention to detail, and organization. The ideal candidate should be proactive and solution-oriented with earned media experience and relationships in the lifestyle and entertainment space.

FleishmanHillard values the importance of impact and inclusion to strengthen the bonds between us, grow our people and create spaces for everyone to thrive. We stay true to our commitment to our people and the communities in which we live and work. As part of our ongoing effort to be the world’s most inclusive agency, we are committed to seeking candidates who possess and demonstrate a profound interest in furthering our impact and inclusion goals. 

Responsibilities/Areas of Focus:  

• Collaborate with managers to develop, present, and execute media strategies that deliver measurable results.
• Bring proactive media strategy counsel and solid media contacts to client programs, leveraging trends and providing strategic client counsel as programs evolve.
• Grow and maintain strong relationships across traditional media including personal finance, travel, food & beverage, multicultural and lifestyle media.
• Draft or refine messaging, pitch, Q&A documents and other materials, as well as plans and recaps.
• Manage junior-level staff workflow and act as a line of review for client deliverables. 
• Counsel junior-level staff and provide professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3-5 years contributing to consumer marketing campaigns. 
• Knowledge of lifestyle and entertainment media is a must, with travel and dining media a plus.
• Develop and edit high quality written materials, including media correspondence and story angles; and illustrate strong presentation skills.
• Experience working with brands, sponsors, or clients associated with personal finance and travel & hospitality is a plus.
• Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively, draw conclusions, make recommendations, establish reasonable timelines and areas of responsibility, anticipate costs, and identify measures of success.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple activities seamlessly, effectively and efficiently.
• Energetic self-starter and resourceful problem solver – gets things moving and keeps things on track; knows when to ask for help.  

About FleishmanHillard

FleishmanHillard specializes in public relations, reputation management, public affairs, brand marketing, digital strategy, social engagement and content strategy. FleishmanHillard was named 2020, 2021 and 2022 Campaign Global PR Agency of the Year; 2023 ICCO Large Agency of the Year – The Americas; 2022 and 2023 PRWeek U.S. Agency of the Year; 2022 and 2023 PRWeek U.S. Outstanding Extra-Large Agency of the Year; 2023 Campaign US PR Agency of the Year; 2021 PRovoke APAC Consultancy of the Year; and 2021 PRWeek UK Large Consultancy of the Year. FleishmanHillard is part of Omnicom PR Group and has nearly 80 offices in more than 30 countries, plus affiliates in 45 countries.

FleishmanHillard offers a hybrid work model and seeks employees who are comfortable working in the office for a portion of their week, in accordance with their local office hybrid work policy. We value the collaboration and camaraderie that in-person interactions provide, but also understand the importance of flexibility and balance in our employees’ lives. We acknowledge that our people are diverse individuals with unique circumstances and needs, and therefore our goal is to foster a productive and inclusive work environment where all employees can thrive, both in and out of the office.

FleishmanHillard is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, alienage, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected class under federal, state or local laws. Please do not contact the office directly to apply – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered. If you need assistance reviewing career opportunities or completing an application, please email our careers team or call 314-982-1700 and ask to be connected to Talent Development. 

• The anticipated salary range for a Senior Account Executive is $58,000.00 - $82,000.00.

Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications and geography. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off and/or other benefits also are available.