Senior Account Executive

Job description

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 c orporate 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...