Senior Account Executive– Philadelphia

Ceisler Media & Issue Advocacy seeks a communications professional with five years of experience. 

JOB SUMMARY

Ceisler Media seeks a Senior Account Executive to support client-facing work across a variety of industries, with opportunities to lead projects.

As a Senior Account Executive, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and executing strategic communications initiatives for our clients. This position demands a seasoned professional with a deep understanding of media landscapes, exceptional communication skills, and a knack for building and maintaining strong client relationships. You will be responsible for developing comprehensive campaigns that align with our clients’ business objectives and enhance their public image.

As a senior member of our team, you will also mentor junior staff, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment. An essential part of this role is being able to apply platform-specific industry best practices to individual clients’ needs, tailoring strategies based on a standardized playbook. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manages relationships with clients and leads project teams, developing project timelines and key deliverables
  • Develops, drives, and implements multi-faceted communications, media relations and grassroots advocacy plans
  • Supports the creation of compelling materials including press releases, media advisories, letters to the editor/op-eds, media pitches, speeches, testimony, byline articles, content calendars, e-newsletters, social media graphics, etc.
  • Manages media outreach, including both proactive (crafting pitches, developing reporter relationships, etc.) and reactive (taking media calls about events, breaking news, crisis communications, etc.)
  • Manages campaigns and coalitions around advocacy issues, including email communications and regular contact with coalition partners and key stakeholders
  • Assists with the management of statewide grassroots efforts such as letter-writing, op-ed or LTE campaigns as well as influencer strategies and targeted media placements
  • Maintains relationships with key local, regional and statewide stakeholders – including reporters/media outlets, elected officials, civic and community leaders, business leaders, etc.
  • Monitors clients’ businesses and industries to maintain a current knowledge base; provides clip reports to clients as needed
  • Directs planning of, and manages staffing for, client-related events
  • Attends public community stakeholder meetings to support clients’ needs (requires flexibility to work outside normal business and some travel)
  • Participates in business development efforts by researching, generating RFP responses and proposals, preparing case studies, attending new business meetings and cultivating relationships with prospective clients
  • Supports the firm’s content strategy with case studies, social media content and newsletter submissions

REQUIREMENTS

  • Technical Skills: Strong proficiency with the Microsoft Office 365, Cision, Critical Mention, Canva, and the leading CMS and social media management platforms
  • Excellent oral and written communications skills
  • Highly focused, organized, and with impeccable attention to detail
  • Experience leading project teams or client work; client service experience and poise working with senior leadership
  • Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and execute against deliverables under deadlines and competing priorities
  • Proficient in leading and integrating digital and social media campaigns into traditional earned media or advocacy efforts
  • Understanding of best practices for digital advocacy, social media campaigns, and tracking analytics
  • Strong understanding of communications and advocacy; proven track record of engagement.
  • Excellent interpersonal, networking, and influencing skills
  • Results-oriented and service-minded with ability to develop and foster relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally
  • Willingness to adapt to the many changing requirements/needs of a fast-paced company and industry
  • Ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented culture
  • Conscientious, motivated, self-directed, and proactive with a willingness to take on additional projects
  • Proven track record of excellence, ownership, and accountability
  • Confident personality supported by disciplined, logical thinking and fact-based, documented conclusions and opinions

AFFINITY FOR

  • Attention to the smallest of details
  • Consistent adherence to brand standards, including tone and voice
  • Aesthetics in color and typography
  • Keeping up with trends and changes in social media, journalism and AI
  • Short form video best practices
  • Basic HTML

EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE

  • At least five (5) years of communications experience, focused on digital media in a public relations agency, corporation, in-house communications team or nonprofit organization, and at least three years of professional experience outside an educational environment
  • At least one (1) full year of management experience, including direct reports and client relationships
  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing or a related field
  • Candidates without at least four (4) full years of relevant professional experience will not be considered

OFFICE LOCATION & IN-PERSON WORK EXPECTATIONS

This position is based in our Philadelphia office and reports to Ceisler Media’s Senior Vice President of Digital & Creative Services and works closely with coworkers at all levels.

Ceisler Media requires all new hires to work five days a week at the employee’s designated office (Philadelphia, Harrisburg or Pittsburgh) for an orientation period. This allows new employees to work in-person with a variety of project teams and become better integrated with the firm’s culture and environment. After the orientation period, employees are required to work in the office a minimum of three days a week, with four days a week strongly encouraged.

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To apply, please email [email protected]. Include the position you are applying for in the subject line.

Along with your cover letter, please include your resume, salary requirements and work samples that demonstrate relevant experience.

Ceisler Media & Issue Advocacy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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