ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

An Account Executive for Autumn Communications is responsible for managing and answering the needs of the client on a daily basis. Account Executives play a primary role on their core teams, and must have excellent media relationships, written and organizational skills. The ideal candidate can handle a broad variety of tasks with increasing independence and sound judgment. 

Key Areas of Responsibility: 

• Create and write effective pitches to continuously secure media coverage in the form of meaningful features and roundups.

• Strong relationships with key media.

• Ability to build relationships and network with colleagues and clients.

• Contribute to media strategies in alignment with client objectives. 

• Utilize Muck Rack to create thorough and up-to-date media lists, as well as researching and learning new media on an ongoing basis.

• Draft press releases, pitches, plans, etc. with minimal edits.

• Ability to oversee junior staff, review media lists and provide constructive feedback.

• Review call agenda and reports.

• Draft competitor analysis and trend spotting and relaying findings to clients.

Skills & Abilities: 

• Excellent organization, written and verbal skills 

• Strong interpersonal skills, good presentations skills and confidence

• Creative and energetic personality

• Sense of humor, positive attitude and hard work ethic

• Proven track record of placements

• Stellar beat on social media trends including influencers on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, etc.

• Ability to think strategically, prioritize tasks and manage them in an orderly manner

Education / Experience:

• High School Diploma, Bachelor’s degree

• 2 – 3 years of industry experience