Senior Account Executive, Integrated Communications

Hi, we're Derris. We partner with category-defining brands that shape culture.

In today’s fractured media landscape, breaking through — and staying relevant — has never been more challenging. Founded during an evolution in consumer behavior and media consumption, Derris meets the now and molds what’s next. We’re a team of cultural experts and consumer strategists who help tell channel agnostic and insight-driven stories that move people and define generations.

Everything we do at Derris is in service of earning attention for the brands that matter most — the ones defining categories and leaving a lasting impact on culture.

ABOUT DERRIS

From beauty, lifestyle and fashion, to food, health & wellness, home & hospitality, sports and more — we work with both new and established companies to develop narratives that stand out in cluttered industries. A few of the clients on our roster include: Rhode, Starface, Olaplex, Warby Parker, Reformation and Bombas.

In 2022 we joined Orchestra, a strategic communications and marketing company built for today’s complex and fragmented world. As part of Orchestra, we can offer services from strategic insights to public affairs—and expertise across philanthropy, travel, politics, and more. Our partner agencies include BerlinRosen, Civitas, Glen Echo Group, Inkhouse, M18, Message Lab, Onward and Small Girls PR. It also launched Brightmode, a talent acquisition firm for communications professionals.

ABOUT ROLE

Derris is looking for a Senior Account Executive 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.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Work along-side clients and cross-functional teams to develop standout creative concepts, viral campaign moments, and differentiated pitch angles
• Support on influencer programs — from strategy, briefs, casting, outreach, and negotiations to content approvals, measurement, and ongoing optimization using data insights
• Build and maintain strong relationships with media and influencers across print, digital, broadcast, and podcasts to secure high-impact coverage and feature placements
• Set the tone for client meetings, proactively driving projects forward, managing communication up and down and ensuring all deliverables meet deadlines
• Write pitches, fact sheets, media briefs, press releases and more with ease to provide media everything they need to garner killer coverage
• Help us develop strategies and relationships to earn placements in social media channels, like Hypebeast’s TikTok or Purewow’s Instagram
• Mentor junior team members and expand industry relationships through events and networking to strengthen overall program impact.

Why we’ll love you:

• You bring 3-5 years of relevant experience (agency experience preferred)
• You bring a strategic mindset and the ability to think through communications approaches that drive tangible results
• You understand today’s social, digital, and activation landscape, including the unique advocacy strategies across platforms
• You have a finger on the pulse of emerging cultural trends, talent, and conversations shaping society
• You have a proven record of securing coverage through media relations, influencer engagement, and targeted outreach across traditional and emerging media platforms
• You bring expertise in both organic and paid advocacy strategies.
• You bring strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple clients, meet deadlines, and keep the bigger picture in focus
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong written and verbal communication skills
• You bring experience with management and mentorship of junior level team members
• You have the ability to work independently, while thriving and in a dynamic, high energy, team-oriented atmosphere
• You bring flexibility and confidence working across industries and client categories

The salary range for this role is $75,000-$80,000, commensurate with experience.

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