The Senior Account Executive is a confident, independent operator who owns their accounts from the ground up. In this role, you're not just executing -- you are owning key parts of the account. You manage client relationships directly, help drive media pivots to strategy, pitch proactively, and bring creative thinking to everything you do. You spot problems before they become issues, come to the table with solutions, and help elevate the work of the people around you. You're the kind of person who follows brands closely, thinks critically, and isn't afraid to share a bold POV.
What You7ll Do
Serve as the primary day-to-day client contact for your accounts -- managing email communication, ad hoc calls, and cross-functional alignment
Write press releases and press materials efficiently and accurately
Build and execute proactive media strategies, including pitch pivots to keep press results fresh and on-target
Secure 3-4+ earned media placements per client per month, matched to each clients target audience -- plus at least one Full Share of Voice story per client per quarter and one national broadcast segment per client per year
Research, identify, lead outreach and coordinate client media opportunities end to end
Create media briefing documents and manage interviews on behalf of clients
Keep client dashboards updated daily with secured and live press and sample requests
Contribute to client decks, PR plans, award submissions, bylines, and proposals with a strong first draft that requires minimal rework
Lead designated sections of client calls, contribute to agency brainstorms, and bring two strategic brand case studies to leadership annually to demonstrate 360 thinking
Informally guide and support Account Executives and Account Coordinators on the team
Who You Are
Independent and proactive -- you manage your own timelines, deliverables, and checkpoints without needing to be escalated to
A solutions-first communicator: when you bring a problem, you bring a recommendation alongside it
Someone who spots risks early and flags them before they become bigger issues
A strong writer and strategic thinker who produces high-quality work with minimal revisions
Deeply curious about your clients' businesses, industries, and the broader media and consumer landscape
Comfortable and confident building relationships with journalists and media contacts
Collaborative and generous with your knowledge -- you help others grow without being asked
What You Bring
3-4 years of relevant public relations experience working in an Agency setting
A BA in Mass Communications, Public Relations, or a related field
Strong pitching, media relations, and client-facing communication skills
The ability to manage multiple accounts and workstreams simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Professionalism, a positive attitude, and a genuine desire to grow with the company
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Senior Account Executive
Konnect Agency · Los Angeles, CA, USA ·
- Job type:
- Full Time