The Account Executive is responsible for delivering high-quality client service and producing strong, timely deliverables within a collaborative, cross-functional team environment. This role supports the development of pitch angles and story ideas, secures media placements, and is familiar with core public relations functions, including media monitoring, detailed client reporting, research, and press release development.
The Account Executive provides guidance to interns, trainees, and Account Coordinators in the execution of creative and effective projects and serves as the primary writer for foundational materials. This position maintains ongoing relationships with media contacts, manages day-to-day account administration, and researches and analyzes client issues while collaborating across departments to deliver impactful work.
The Account Executive is responsible for collecting, tracking, and reporting client results and operates under the supervision of a Senior Account Executive or higher-level leadership.
Responsibilities
Provides day-to-day support to clients, projects, and colleagues and produces client deliverables
Provide day-to-day support to clients, projects, and internal teams while producing high-quality client deliverables
Manage multiple projects from conception through completion by anticipating client and team needs, addressing challenges proactively, and ensuring adherence to deadlines and budgets
Produce polished written materials and distribute press assets (e.g., summary reports, press releases, credentials, proposals) through thorough research and analysis of client-related issues
Handle media inquiries and take ownership of media relations initiatives by cultivating strong journalist relationships and ideating creative approaches to secure coverage
Partner with clients to develop key messages, draft rapid-response materials, manage media inquiries, and provide on-site support for court proceedings and press briefings
Monitor and analyze media coverage, public opinion, digital conversations, and relevant regulatory developments
Maintain deep knowledge of industry topics, client issues, and news to deliver relevant, strategic, and creative communications aligned with business objectives
Coordinate and execute client meetings and events; update dashboards and management systems and provide meeting recaps for supervisory review
Contribute ideas to strategic communications planning and brainstorming sessions
Research and monitor client industries to identify positioning opportunities and keep teams informed of relevant insights
Proactively build relationships with external stakeholders (media, third-party organizations, and partners) to effectively communicate client messages
Support research and development of new business proposals
Assist with client administrative functions, including billing support and account reporting
Attend and actively participate in internal and client meetings, including brainstorming sessions
Provide guidance and mentorship to Account Coordinators, interns, and trainees
Skills
Excellent oral and written communications skills in English and Spanish
Ability to complete activities under assigned budget
Excellent project management skills
Advanced understanding of media channels and social media
Ability to translate client needs into media opportunities
Supervisory and team management skills
Business presentation skills (including their development)
Proficient in computer software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Independent, creative spirit, and the ability to do things differently "think out of the box"
Ability to supervise multiple tasks simultaneously and work well under pressure
Experience & Qualifications
A minimum of two (2) years of work experience in professional services firm, journalism, public relations, communications or related field is preferred
BA/BS required; graduate degree in business, communications, public relations, journalism, or a relevant specialty preferred.
Proven understanding of techniques of a professional services/consultancy firm.
Media Relations experience, including media pitching, monitoring, and analysis; press trip work preferred but not required
About Newlink At Newlink, we believe in the power of connections. We are a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations transform challenges into opportunities through innovation, collaboration, and purpose-driven strategies. With a presence in the U.S., Latin America, and Europe, our multicultural team shares a passion for generating real impact through engagement.
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The Account Executive provides guidance to interns, trainees, and Account Coordinators in the execution of creative and effective projects and serves as the primary writer for foundational materials. This position maintains ongoing relationships with media contacts, manages day-to-day account administration, and researches and analyzes client issues while collaborating across departments to deliver impactful work.
The Account Executive is responsible for collecting, tracking, and reporting client results and operates under the supervision of a Senior Account Executive or higher-level leadership.
Responsibilities
Provides day-to-day support to clients, projects, and colleagues and produces client deliverables
Provide day-to-day support to clients, projects, and internal teams while producing high-quality client deliverables
Manage multiple projects from conception through completion by anticipating client and team needs, addressing challenges proactively, and ensuring adherence to deadlines and budgets
Produce polished written materials and distribute press assets (e.g., summary reports, press releases, credentials, proposals) through thorough research and analysis of client-related issues
Handle media inquiries and take ownership of media relations initiatives by cultivating strong journalist relationships and ideating creative approaches to secure coverage
Partner with clients to develop key messages, draft rapid-response materials, manage media inquiries, and provide on-site support for court proceedings and press briefings
Monitor and analyze media coverage, public opinion, digital conversations, and relevant regulatory developments
Maintain deep knowledge of industry topics, client issues, and news to deliver relevant, strategic, and creative communications aligned with business objectives
Coordinate and execute client meetings and events; update dashboards and management systems and provide meeting recaps for supervisory review
Contribute ideas to strategic communications planning and brainstorming sessions
Research and monitor client industries to identify positioning opportunities and keep teams informed of relevant insights
Proactively build relationships with external stakeholders (media, third-party organizations, and partners) to effectively communicate client messages
Support research and development of new business proposals
Assist with client administrative functions, including billing support and account reporting
Attend and actively participate in internal and client meetings, including brainstorming sessions
Provide guidance and mentorship to Account Coordinators, interns, and trainees
Skills
Excellent oral and written communications skills in English and Spanish
Ability to complete activities under assigned budget
Excellent project management skills
Advanced understanding of media channels and social media
Ability to translate client needs into media opportunities
Supervisory and team management skills
Business presentation skills (including their development)
Proficient in computer software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Independent, creative spirit, and the ability to do things differently "think out of the box"
Ability to supervise multiple tasks simultaneously and work well under pressure
Experience & Qualifications
A minimum of two (2) years of work experience in professional services firm, journalism, public relations, communications or related field is preferred
BA/BS required; graduate degree in business, communications, public relations, journalism, or a relevant specialty preferred.
Proven understanding of techniques of a professional services/consultancy firm.
Media Relations experience, including media pitching, monitoring, and analysis; press trip work preferred but not required
About Newlink At Newlink, we believe in the power of connections. We are a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations transform challenges into opportunities through innovation, collaboration, and purpose-driven strategies. With a presence in the U.S., Latin America, and Europe, our multicultural team shares a passion for generating real impact through engagement.
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