Senior Account Executive

The role

Havas PR, the North American earned-media and buzz agency within French holding company Havas, is seeking to hire a NY-based Senior Account Execuitve (SAE). We are looking for an experienced SAE with strong regional and national media relationships and pitching experience—in other words, a media rock star. Ideal candidate has background in corporate PR; experience in economic development preferred.

We are not cookie-cutter thinkers and want people who are willing to think differently, too. Candidates should be highly motivated self-starters with a strong corporate and executive placement experience—excellent media relations, social media, writing and client management skills a must.

 Ideal candidate will be expected to:

* Spearhead media outreach—from developing pitch angles and identifying targets to securing top-tier national placements/media meetings
* Coordinate and implement events such as media briefings, media tours and third-party advocacy as needed
* Fully understand clients’ business and communication objectives and be able to manage those expectations with the client and internal team
* Work independently and as a key member of the team
* Create a wide range of written materials, such as client memos, press releases, speeches, etc.
* Contribute to new business program development and pitches

 Background/experience and skills:

* Three plus (3+) years of public relations, marketing or journalism experience
* B.A./B.S. degree in liberal arts or business
* Solid examples of media placement and understanding of the media landscape
* Active, creative brainstorming in group and team meetings
* Strong independence, entrepreneurial spirit, passion and intellectual curiosity
* Solid judgment, drive and influence
* Good delegation skills and people management: Mentor junior staff and provide direction and objectives, performance counseling and skill building
* Strong writing, editing, listening and verbal skills
* Attention to detail and process
* 110 percent dedication to client satisfaction
* Energy, enthusiasm and a passion for what he/she does