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Account Executive, Sustainability and Social Impact

MSL (Global) · New York, NY, USA ·

Job type:
Full Time

At MSL, we believe in the power of PR to grow business and build reputations. How? By influencing conversations, culture, choices and change – and by recruiting passionate creators and storytellers obsessed with making a positive impact for our clients and the social and environmental causes they champion. We believe in doing incredible work that makes our clients fall in love with us. We believe in responsibility and accountability to our clients – and to each other. We innovate relentlessly. We pursue big, bold ideas with passion and ferocity. Together, we’re on a journey to reimagine what PR can accomplish to make a difference in business and in communities around the world.
MSL is seeking an Account Executive for our Sustainability and Social Impact team. As an integral member, this AE will be responsible for the execution of PR plans and supporting day-to-day account activities for iconic brands we bet you have at home.
If you have a passion for sustainability and social impact, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are excited to drive creative thinking that will fuel strategic communications, we want you on the team. We are seeking someone with a pulse on what is happening in culture and our world, and has a desire to influence conversations that lead to meaningful behavior change that benefits people while reducing impact on our planet. We offer a collaborative environment that celebrates fresh thinking that pushes our teams and clients out of their comfort zone.
Responsibilities Communications Strategy
Research sustainability topics and trends
Contribute to strategic, impactful and measurable multi‑stakeholder communications planning
Monitor news within the evolving ESG/CSR/sustainability landscape and proactively highlight opportunities for impact
Communications Execution Develop influential media materials, including pitches, press releases and fact sheets
Draft communications designed to engage employees and inspire potential recruits
Develop consumer-facing content, such as website copy, social posts and influencer opportunities
Support thought leadership tactics, such as executive LinkedIn content planning, webinars, conference speaking opportunities and editorial contributions
Account Management Participate in client/team meetings, lead call reports and support project management of communications priorities
Support monthly client billing and account tracking
Requirements BA/BS degree in a related field
An interest in sustainability and social impact; knowledge of environmental topics (e.g., decarbonization, recycling infrastructure, water conservation) and trends
2+ years experience in PR, experience in consumer health and personal care products
Strong writing skills, curiosity and professionalism
Excellent attention to detail and organizational capability; ability to multi‑task across brands
Creative thinker who shares a passion for bringing forward‑looking ideas to the team and client
Flexibility/versatility to tackle different tasks and pivot quickly based on client priorities

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