EvolveMKD is hiring : Senior Account Executive, PR in New York

This range is provided by EvolveMKD. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range $67,000.00 / yr - $85,000.00 / yr

EvolveMKD is seeking a Senior Account Executive for several consumer and professional brands. This person should have experience working with media and influencers. This person will be joining a well-established division and will be responsible for overseeing junior team members and day-to-day activity on multiple accounts. This person should have a track record of executing strong media launch and maintenance efforts, as well as strategic public relations initiatives such as events and strategic partnerships. This person will have demonstrated acumen for building client relationships and strong media relationships.

Company Overview EvolveMKD is an award-winning public relations and digital marketing agency. Our diverse team of experts include Public Relations & Communications Experts, Digital Mavens, and Research and Analytics Gurus. We build and deliver integrated marketing campaigns, transcending our heritage in PR. We breed a collaborative culture, drawing on influence and learnings from all marketing disciplines to build something new. Our clients, awards, and business success all speak for themselves.

We thrive from our restless discontent, constantly looking to elevate our work and our skill set. We’re building out a team of high performers with an uncommon level of modesty. Because no one is above the work. From every level, anyone can and does jump in. You’ll never hear us say “That’s not my job”. You’ll find it rewarding to work on our clientele coupled with our no-ego approach. We live and die off our credo, Be Kind, Don’t Suck.

We’re proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work for the seventh year in a row. Additional Agency honors include : 2024 PRNews Agency Elite 120, 2024 Financial Times Fastest Growing Companies (The Americas), 2023 Inc Regionals : Northeast list & 2023 PRDaily’s Top Agencies Awards for Healthcare Agency & Small Agency.

EvolveMKD is based in Manhattan, and we operate on a hybrid schedule (in-office 3 days a week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday). Relocation assistance is not provided.

Key Responsibilities Develops and maintains strong relationships with long-lead and short-lead media (broadcast a plus)

Understands media strategy, media & influencer relations and has an understanding of media & influencer landscape

Uses excellent grammar and written communication – and the passion to play the role of quality control and editor with junior team members

Ensures quality work from team to meet / exceed client expectations

Assists in development and management of events as needed

Oversees day-to-day needs of client ensuring timely response to requests

Manages tactical activations such as events, treatment days and mailers

Maintains communication and has a desire to work closely with clients

Proactively handles client and account challenges and issues quickly and adeptly

Base knowledge of developing client presentations

Assists with budgeting – both for individual activations and year-long trackers

Provides leadership, direction and guidance to junior team members. The agency is committed to this position’s growth and development, and we want someone who feels the same about those they manage

Strongly manages up – helping to manage deliverables and setting managers up for success

Work with peers to further the mission, goals and culture of the agency

Shows eagerness to learn and master the powerful approach of integrated marketing communications

Qualifications : Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, English, Marketing a plus but not required

Minimum 4-5 years; agency experience is required

Experience in consumer, beauty and / or wellness a plus

Big picture thinker, with strong writing, copy-editing, and presentation skills

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with impeccable attention to detail

Ability to ideate and execute end-to-end client strategy, down to the small details

Proven track record of generating results

Personal time management skills; ability to work quickly under pressure without sacrificing quality

Highly organized, responsive, and punctual

Problem solving skills and inner drive to improve efficiency and delivery beyond expectations for both the agency and for clients

Hands-on mentality and strong work ethic; ability to thrive and remain highly organized in a fast-paced environment

Anticipatory and proactive in nature coupled with consistency in following up

Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite, Zoom, and Slack

Annual Base Salary Range : $67,000-$85,000 (Compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position.)

Benefits Include : Competitive salary based on experience

Performance-based bonus

Generous contribution to healthcare, dental and vision plans

401K with company match and profit-sharing opportunities

Flexible PTO, summer Fridays, and generous company holiday schedule

Cell phone reimbursement

Annual wellness reimbursement

Family planning & life event reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Learning and development opportunities

Quarterly Days of Service

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