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Account Executive, Public Affairs

Orchestra, New York, NY, USA

Pay: $70,000-$80,000/yr

Job type: Full Time


ABOUT BERLINROSEN

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 PUBLIC AFFAIRS TEAM

Our Public Affairs team is a group of 50+ strategists, campaign managers and communications experts who help clients navigate high-stakes political, regulatory and reputational challenges. We lead integrated campaigns across media, stakeholder engagement, advocacy, research and paid media, coordinating seamlessly across internal teams and external partners to drive outcomes for clients across healthcare, nonprofits, technology, land use, education, infrastructure and other sectors. The team works on fast-moving state and national campaigns across a wide range of issues, collaborating with a strong network of advisors, consultants and local partners in markets across the country.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

BerlinRosen is seeking an Account Executive to join our team working on public affairs. This role will focus on supporting a variety of strategic communications through BerlinRosen's competitive research practice.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about issues including land use and urban planning, social issues, housing, economic development and health care. The person best suited for this role will have excellent writing and organizational skills, plus internship or other relevant experience in strategic communications, journalism, political campaigns, and/or government.

Role location:

This role is based in our New York City office on a hybrid basis. The teamis in-office at least 3 daysper week.

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

As an Account Executive on the Public Affairs team, you will...
Implement strategy, creative brainstorming and campaign planning for multiple high-profile accounts
Manage media monitoring and rapid response for BerlinRosen accounts.
Write and edit persuasive external and internal documents including vetting reports, research memos, and fact sheets.
Oversee day-to-day communications with clients, including staffing weekly calls, and analyzing press coverage and writing event recaps.
Manage work streams across multiple accounts
Essential skills:

2-3 years of relevant experience in strategic communications from working in politics, government or advocacy or with a PR agency, media outlet or in-house communications team
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to handle multiple assignments at once, work quickly and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to work with a team to meet group objectives

WORKING AT BERLINROSEN

Salary range

(commensurate with experience and skills): $70,000-$80,000

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Orchestra is the first communications company built for today's media landscape. Since 2022, it's acquired nine firms, including: 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 communication professionals. Learn more at: www.orchestraco.com.

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