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Account Executive, Impact

Orchestra Co, New York, NY, United States


BerlinRosen is part of Orchestra, a strategic communications and marketing company built for today’s complex and fragmented world. From decoding audiences to designing bold strategies, Orchestra integrates people, platforms, and stories that stick to help clients build lasting influence. The company offers programs that span from the highest level strategic business counsel through to tactical execution. Orchestra brings together 700+ people with experience across consumer and lifestyle, technology, nonprofit and philanthropy, real estate, sports, travel, hospitality, and more. Made up of leading firms BerlinRosen, Civitas Public Affairs Group, Derris, Glen Echo Group, Inkhouse, M18, Message Lab, Onward and Small Girls PR. It also launched Brightmode, a talent acquisition firm for communications professionals, and Versus Media Group, a strategy‑first political media team. Learn more at www.orchestraco.com.

People of all backgrounds and abilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Orchestra is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff, and recognizes that its continued success depends on hiring and retaining high‑quality creative professionals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Opportunities for advancement exist, and we are committed to helping all staff develop and grow.

ABOUT THE IMPACT TEAM We help clients achieve impact across some of the most high‑profile issues of our time, whether it’s partnering with major philanthropies, national and local advocacy organizations, corporations, labor unions and nonprofits. From local to global campaigns, we help our clients advocate successfully across a broad range of social impact causes. We approach every engagement with the goal of “winning the day” for our clients, bringing cross‑platform solutions to advance our clients’ goals. Whether it’s executing powerful media relations strategies, launching digital thought leadership programs or developing creative campaigns to advance a specific policy issue—our team serves as trusted advisors to solve our nation’s most pressing challenges.

ABOUT THIS ROLE BerlinRosen is seeking an Account Executive to join our Impact Team to drive strategy and wins for account teams fighting and advancing justice in areas including, but not limited to, reproductive rights, labor, combating antisemitism and environmental justice. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to make a difference with impactful communications campaigns and mission‑driven work. The Account Executive will ideally have experience in media relations, social and digital platforms, and know how to both analyze and shape news. This person will be a team player who will keep accounts moving to help our clients achieve their goals. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, strong writing skills, a passion and hunger for following breaking news and a desire to drive winning communications campaigns.

Role location:

This role is based in our New York, N.Y. or Washington, D.C. office on a hybrid basis, in‑office 3 days per week. ACCOUNTABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS As an Account Executive on our Impact team, you will…

Develop and implement strategy and campaign planning for multiple high‑profile client accounts

Engage and maintain strong relationships with key reporters across a range of issue‑based beats

Write and edit persuasive external and internal documents such as press releases, op‑eds, fact sheets, talking points, editorial board memos and communications plans

Implement integrated campaigns that leverage public affairs, media and digital tactics to reach key audiences and achieve client goals

Essential skills:

3+ years of relevant work experience in strategic communications, media relations, advocacy, campaign politics, journalism or a related field

Is an avid consumer of news, with a strong news sense and knowledge of the media, and experience engaging and maintaining strong relationships with key reporters covering the top issues of the day

Is a creative thinker who uses their knowledge of the news landscape to come up with fresh ideas and identify rapid response opportunities to insert their clients’ voices into coverage

Strong written and oral communications skills

Ability to multi‑task easily, including handling multiple assignments at once, working quickly and meeting deadlines in a fast‑paced environment while paying close attention to details

Has a personal commitment to and knowledge of social justice

WORKING AT BERLINROSEN Salary range

(commensurate with experience and skills): $70,000-$73,000

Note:

Orchestra offers temporary (non‑immigrant) work visas for new and existing employees and green card sponsorship for existing staff. Note:

This role is based in our New York office and follows a hybrid work model. Voluntary & Anonymous Custom Demographics Survey We are continuously working to expand our work environment to be as diverse and inclusive of as many perspectives as possible. Below is a set of voluntary demographic questions. If you choose to fill out this survey, the responses will be collected in aggregate only to help us identify areas for improvement in our hiring process. Your responses, or lack thereof, will not in any way be associated with your application or candidate details, will not affect your opportunity for employment, and will not in any way be used in the hiring decision.

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