Senior Account Executive

Antenna is an integrated marketing & public relations agency with offices in New York, New Jersey, Chicago and San Francisco. We work with many innovative, impactful and socially responsible companies to help build their brands and power their business. If you’re looking for a creative, strategic and collaborative environment that allows your voice to be heard and challenges you to grow, this is for you. 

Antenna is looking for a Senior Account Executive for our Cleantech/Mobility practice to provide support with media relations, content development, and account management. This role will be temporarily remote due to COVID-19 and thereafter can be based in either our San Francisco, New York, New Jersey or Chicago offices. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Account Strategy: 

• Support strategy sessions and assist with PR plan development
• Support the creative development process, identifying fresh approaches to clients’ programs
• Work with senior staff to gain an understanding of account financials and staff utilization

Client Relations:

• Serve as a point of contact across accounts
• Take an active role in client update calls
• Work with teams to ensure maintenance of internal and client-facing dashboards

Media and Analyst Relations:

• Participate in media strategy development across accounts
• Identify opportunities for proactive and reactive pitching
• Strengthen relationships with existing contacts and build connections with new reporters across top-tier print, online and broadcast outlets
• Master media outreach among trades and regional print, broadcast and online outlets
• Deliver exciting email and phone pitches

Ant Management and Mentorship: 

• Work with interns, AAEs and AEs to develop and strengthen PR skills and understanding of clients’ industries
• Effectively “manage up” to Supervisors, Directors and VPs
• Participate in agency team building activities
• Oversee Asana maintenance

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism or related area 

• 3+years of direct public relations experience or related areas
• Experience working with B2B companies/organizations in energy, sustainability, environment, transportation, circular economy or similar
• Detail oriented, organized and ability to manage time effectively
• Self-motivated, proactive and flexible 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong writing, editing and communication skills

BENEFITS & PERKS 

• Competitive salary
• 18 days PTO to start and company paid holidays
• Floating Holidays
• Paid personal volunteer day
• Winter recess and Summer Fridays
• Professional Development Stipend
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance
• Retirement 401(k) with matching
• Mentorship Program
• Career development, training and mobility
• Flexible and friendly office culture
• Work from home policy
• Healthy snacks
• Regular outings, celebrations, happy hours and adventures
• Gym reimbursement

Antenna Group is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, supportive and respectful environment.

Antenna has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all employees reporting to any of our offices or attending any Company-sponsored event. The Company requires that all employees be vaccinated against COVID-19, but will provide accommodations as required by law.