Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. McPherson Strategies is a B-Corp certified, women-led boutique social impact strategy and communications firm. The Account Executive will drive meaningful results for clients through strategic communications, media placements, influencer engagements, conference pitches, project management, and client support.
Responsibilities
- Identify and execute opportunities to earn clients visibility — media placements, influencer engagements, conference pitches, and more
- Contribute to strategic communications planning and help bring those strategies to life
- Manage key implementation tasks: building media and influencer lists, conducting media and influencer outreach, identifying and pitching relevant conferences and events, drafting op-eds, developing social media campaigns, and more
- Show up actively on client calls and keep account project management moving
- Support new business proposals and firm marketing as needed
Skills
- 4+ years in communications — agency experience a strong plus
- A self-starter who doesn't wait to be told what to do
- Sharp writer and clear thinker who presents information in a digestible way
- Strong relationship management across clients, media, and external stakeholders
- Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
- Excellent time management and project management skills
- Genuinely curious and plugged into the news cycle and media landscape
- Comfortable working with a remote team
- Deep care for social impact and the work of creating change
- While our team operates remotely, candidates must be based in the greater New York City region, including New York, New Jersey or Connecticut
- Bonus: Existing relationships in the social impact space
Benefits
- Discretionary end-of-year bonus
- Healthcare benefits
- Paid leave
- Flexible work schedule
- Family-friendly working environment
- Option to participate in the company’s 401k plan
- Remote work
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