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Public Relations Senior Account Executive - Financial Services

Valid8 Financial, Inc., New York, NY, United States


PUBLIC RELATIONS SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE (Tri-state Area) KCSA Strategic Communications is an integrated communications agency that boasts expertise in Media and Technology, Cannabis and Psychedelics, Financial Services, Healthcare, and Women’s Health and Wellness. Our team of PR, IR, and Digital/Social Media professionals leverage traditional communications, strong financial and media relationships, and digital strategies to tell our clients stories passionately and persuasively. We offer a variety of services to help companies elevate their media profile, raise capital, create a corporate narrative, manage crises, and so much more. At KCSA, your story doesn’t just get told: it gets celebrated!

We’re looking for an SAE on our

Financial Services team . This team works with companies at all stages including asset managers, banks, fintech companies, and beyond. The right candidate is financially astute and economically literate, possessing an understanding of the markets and how volatility plays into PR strategy.

This person will have media “friendlies” and go-to’s at business outlets, trade and national outlets, and will have contacts spanning online, print, broadcast, and more. Writing is also important, and this person knows how to assemble PR documents quickly and with extreme attention to detail. They will also be confident in guiding junior team members.

At KCSA, our people are our most important resource. We want them to be motivated, empowered, and to thrive, so we invest in them the same way our clients invest in us. Joining KCSA will give you access to:

A renowned team of public relations professionals with unparalleled knowledge of B2B communications

A front row seat to cutting edge industries and the communications strategies that fuel unprecedented growth

In-house investor relations & social media teams, enabling full cycle communications campaigns driving awareness and getting results

Remote work capabilities for all employees

Notable monetary incentive for new client referrals

Generous 401K contributions (1/2 up to 12%), full benefits, and paid time off

Quarterly mental health days as well as a paid day off for your birthday

A true work life balance. At KCSA we understand that the best work comes from an energized mind and body.

Responsibilities

Manage 5 client accounts at once, directly facilitating client comms

Day-to-day program involvement, including drafting & reviewing press releases, pitches, etc

Substantial media relationships

Developing first draft of strategic plan

Ideation of strategy and tactical execution

Ability to write bylines and/or press releases

Review of status reports / forecast / recaps to be provided to senior leadership

Cultivate and manage junior staff – AAE-AE level

Run one account with light supervision

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree

Prior PR agency experience 3-5 years’ experience

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Team player with ability to take the lead on relevant projects

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