Account Executive
Resnicow and Associates is seeking dedicated, creative, and nimble strategic thinkers to join our team as Account Executives.
Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years relevant experience, including direct experience securing earned media, managing coverage, and an understanding of the ever-changing media landscape. Preference will be given to candidates who have strong media contacts and experience in the art, culture, architecture, and/or design sectors.
Positions require strategic thinking and client services skills; excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills; ability to manage and work to multiple deadlines simultaneously; work independently, with teams, and with clients; and think creatively and critically.
We are specifically looking for people who bring:
- A passion for arts and culture
- Confident speaking presence and presentation panache, both on Zoom and in person
- Polished and sophisticated writing tone that can adapt for a variety of audiences
- Positive mindset that views challenges as opportunities and brings solutions to the table
- Ability to make complex ideas easily digestible
- Strong interest in the communications landscape and the evolving tools of the trade
Responsibilities include:
- Media relations strategy, planning, and implementation:
- Proactively developing and shaping story opportunities.
- Pitching and placing stories in national, regional, local and trade media.
- Building and maintaining personal network of meaningful media relationships.
- Support the team in day-to-day responsibilities of 5-6 accounts
- Client liaising and coordination
- Writing and editing, including development of press releases, toolkits, media alerts, fact sheets, newsletters, bylined articles and other owned content materials, case studies, key messages, social media copy.
- Coordinating press events
- Keeping abreast of industry trends, best practices, and evolving technologies and tactics; staying current and gaining proficiency on new platforms
This position is based in NY with the flexibility to work from home up to two days a week.
Position available immediately.
Salary Band: $60,000-$73,000 (commensurate with experience)
Please include a resume that highlights your work experience and a cover letter that specifically addresses why you are interested in a career in arts communications, and specifically at R+A.
Please click here to apply.
More information is available on our website: www.resnicow.com/careers
R+A is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a more equitable arts community. Individuals of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Studies have shown that marginalized communities – such as women, LGBTQ+ and people of color – are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider submitting an application and telling us why you are applying in your cover letter.
