[Remote] Senior Account Executive

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Double Forte is a fiercely independent Public Relations and Communications agency serving Consumer Lifestyle, Digital Life, and Professional Services companies across the country. The Senior Account Executive supports the Account Manager with day-to-day client communications and manages various PR initiatives and programs, overseeing junior staff and ensuring effective client relations.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Account Manager with day-to-day client communications
• Manage and oversee the AE, AAE & AC on written materials such as status reports, conference reports, and Monthly Status Reports (MSRs)
• Help with researching and following up on editorial opportunities the AE, AAE/AC secures
• Manages event and tour logistics and production of any digital and collateral materials
• Maintains personal billable hours
• Act as primary client contact on various PR initiatives and programs
• Reports directly to the Account Manager, Account Director or Vice President
• Actively participates in weekly team meetings and client conference calls
• Contributes to ideation and development of communication plans and executive summaries
• Execute PR & media relations programs and strategies while facilitating teamwork and involving junior staff whenever possible
• Develop full range of well-thought, well-constructed, typo-free written materials including value-add press releases, media alerts, client memos, client reports and pitches with minimal input from supervisors
• Master of logistics in booking media tours including coordinating product and press kit mailings and development of flawless briefing books
• Demonstrates excellent awareness of all media (traditional and digital) relevant to client business, especially the trades
• Positions strategic thinking capabilities to maximize PR opportunities for clients
• Be an ongoing contact on client’s behalf to all media and develop strong, trusted relationships, consistently generating media placements and quality results
• Successfully manages paid influencer program and has demonstrated proficiency in at least one popular social media channel
• Consistently coordinates logistics for special events, product launches and trade shows
• Detail oriented, but able to grasp broad concepts
• Good organizational and time management skills with ability to prioritize workload to complete assignments on time
• Team player
• Good people and phone skills
• Ability to listen and follow direction
• Required to participate in at least one professional association that will benefit the employee’s development and the company
• Required to travel with or on behalf of the agency and its clients as needed
• Maintains a respectful and professional attitude towards all coworkers and presents a consistent high level of enthusiasm for Double Forte and its clients
• Manages and mentors AE, AAE and ACs on projects such as editorial calendars, press kit production, MSRs, and other areas AE/AAE/AC is focused on where appropriate
• Demonstrates eloquence, persuasiveness, timeliness and thoroughness in client and agency reporting, including status reports, conference reports and MSRs
• Communicates regularly with manager, both in terms of status and in terms of 'managing up,' e.g. articulating to supervisor what one needs to do the job most effectively
• Ability to effectively juggle at least two, and sometimes up to four accounts and/or projects at a time, making sure that all get the proper amount of attention and results
• Performs agency administrative functions in a timely and responsible manner (timesheets, expense reports, vendor invoices, etc.)

Skills

• B.A. or B.S. Degree
• Minimum 4 years post bachelor's degree business experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Actively participates in weekly team meetings and client conference calls
• Contributes to ideation and development of communication plans and executive summaries
• Under the direction of the account lead, execute PR & media relations programs and strategies while facilitating teamwork and involving junior staff whenever possible
• Demonstrates ability to effectively develop full range of well-thought, well-constructed, typo-free written materials including value-add press releases, media alerts, client memos, client reports and pitches with minimal input from supervisors
• Master of logistics in booking media tours including coordinating product and press kit mailings and development of flawless briefing books
• Demonstrates excellent awareness of all media (traditional and digital) relevant to client business, especially the trades, and positions strategic thinking capabilities to maximize PR opportunities for clients
• Be an ongoing contact on client's behalf to all media and develop strong, trusted relationships, consistently generating media placements and quality results
• Successfully manages paid influencer program and has demonstrated proficiency in at least one popular social media channel
• Consistently coordinates logistics for special events, product launches and trade shows
• Detail oriented, but able to grasp broad concepts
• Good organizational and time management skills with ability to prioritize workload to complete assignments on time
• Team player
• Good people and phone skills
• Ability to listen and follow direction
• Required to participate in at least one professional association that will benefit the employee's development and the company
• Required to travel with or on behalf of the agency and its clients as needed
• Good computer and data entry skills – proficiency with the entire Microsoft suite including Teams, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Additional tech stack includes Adobe Reader, Zoom, Monday and other technologies required by the firm and its clients
• Working knowledge of wire services including PR Newswire and Business Wire
• Working knowledge of platform programs such as Wix, Wordpress and a wide range of publishing tools, including those found on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube
• Willing and able to learn how use new software programs and digital services
• Web navigation and research skills
• Maintains a respectful and professional attitude towards all coworkers and presents a consistent high level of enthusiasm for Double Forte and its clients
• Manages and mentors AE, AAE and ACs on projects such as editorial calendars, press kit production, MSRs, and other areas AE/AAE/AC is focused on where appropriate
• Demonstrates eloquence, persuasiveness, timeliness and thoroughness in client and agency reporting, including status reports, conference reports and MSRs
• Communicates regularly with manager, both in terms of status and in terms of 'managing up,' e.g. articulating to supervisor what one needs to do the job most effectively
• Ability to effectively juggle at least two, and sometimes up to four accounts and/or projects at a time, making sure that all get the proper amount of attention and results
• Performs agency administrative functions in a timely and responsible manner (timesheets, expense reports, vendor invoices, etc.)
• Public relations agency, marketing or journalism experience a plus
• Experience in wine & spirits along with food and hospitality is preferred

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