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