Now Hiring - Dan Klores Communications - Senior Account Executive - Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Public Affairs in New York, NY

The DKC Public Affairs team covers a broad range of issue areas including public policy, entertainment, the arts/culture/design, non-profit/foundations, education, real estate, tech, and corporate social responsibility. The nature of the work provides a dynamic environment where members of the team are asked to adapt quickly to a changing media landscape while working with reporters on a number of beats. No two days are the same, and we like it that way.

The team is energetic, hardworking, and collaborative. We work closely with DKC’s other groups, including Sports, Health Care, Corporate, Entertainment, Hospitality, Data/Analytics, and our creative shop, Hangar4. We value self-starters with a curious mind and a good sense of humor, who hold client service in the highest regard.

Primary Responsibilities:

The Senior Account Executive will provide senior account support primarily across the arts, culture, and entertainment client team in areas focused mainly on media relations.

Among the responsibilities:

• Serve as point of contact for Public Affairs clients
• Support account teams, manage junior staff
• Research and draft communications materials, including briefing memoranda, media statements, communications plans, new business proposals, and talking points, among others
• Conduct high-level media outreach; secure impactful coverage across print, online, and broadcast media

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ of relevant communications work experience. Agency experience preferred.
• Experience working with arts, culture, and entertainment clients
• Proven success in developing and executing strategic communications programs with media relations at the core
• Relationships with reporters/editors at national and local outlets
• Strong management skills including the ability to manage a team
• Passion for storytelling and experience shaping brands through the media
• Strong interest in politics, public policy, and current events
• Excellent writing skills
• Relentless attention to detail and proven ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, bringing a sense of urgency to the task at hand
• Commitment to delivering outstanding client service, providing both strategic counsel and hands-on results
• Ability to think both analytically and creatively
• Expertise in navigating challenging situations, including crisis communications, in partnership with senior executives
• Entrepreneurial spirit and desire to be a part of a team

The salary range for this role is commensurate with experience: $65k - $80k.

At DKC, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our agency. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Department: Public Affairs
This is a full time position