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Senior Account Executive

Antenna Group · New York, NY, USA ·

Pay:
$70,000-$80,000/yr
Job type:
Full Time

Antenna is an integrated marketing and communications agency focused on climate, real estate, mobility, health, and more. We combine deep domain knowledge with proven integrated marketing solutions to help innovative, impact-driven companies amplify their vision, supercharge their growth, and inspire action. We believe that conscious brands can deliver consequential change because brand impact demands brand cognizance.

We are looking for an individual who can contribute a diverse perspective and new ideas to the Antenna community. We celebrate differences among our staff and encourage everyone to be their authentic selves. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and remain committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, supportive, and respectful environment where each Ant feels a sense of dignity, belonging, and acceptance.

Antenna Group is hiring a Senior Account Executive to join our award-winning team and make an impact across our practice areas. We are looking for an individual who brings a fresh perspective, sharp media instincts, and creative ideas to the Antenna community.

What You’ll Do
Account Strategy

Support strategy sessions and assist with the development of integrated PR plans

Contribute fresh, differentiated approaches to client programs throughout the creative development process

Partner with senior staff to build an understanding of account financials, scope management, and staff utilization

Collaborate with in-house digital marketing and social media professionals to align communications efforts with broader campaign goals

Client Relations

Serve as a trusted, day-to-day client point of contact across accounts—keeping clients informed, managing expectations, and proactively surfacing issues and opportunities

Take an active, prepared role in client update calls, status meetings, and strategic discussions

Own the execution of assigned projects—managing timelines, coordinating team deliverables, and ensuring nothing falls through the cracks—with minimal oversight from supervisors

Maintain accurate internal and client-facing dashboards and reporting

Media Relations

Develop and execute media strategy across accounts, contributing ideas for both proactive and reactive opportunities

Build and maintain relationships with journalists and editors across trade, regional, and national print, broadcast, and online outlets

Develop compelling, well-researched pitches and lead outreach via email and phone

Oversee end-to-end pitch campaigns: assigning media list builds, reviewing pitch quality, coordinating outreach, and managing coverage reporting

Monitor the media landscape for timely opportunities and position clients as credible, go-to sources

Content Creation

Draft and edit press releases, bylines, case studies, messaging documents, and sales collateral with accuracy and strong attention to detail

Develop social media content that reflects an understanding of clients’ audiences, brand voice, and current platform best practices

Contribute to award submissions, speaking proposals, and thought leadership programs

Team & Talent Development

Mentor and support junior team members in developing core PR skills and client knowledge

Effectively “manage up” to Supervisors, Directors, and VPs, keeping leadership informed and engaged

Oversee project management and contribute to a culture of accountability and follow-through

Participate in agency team-building initiatives and contribute to a collaborative, energized team culture

Who You Are

3–5 years of PR agency experience—you’ve built a strong foundation and you’re ready to operate with greater independence and ownership

You can hold your own in a room: confident, prepared, and capable of having a high-level conversation with a client, a senior journalist, or an executive

An organized, deadline-driven professional who can manage multiple accounts and competing priorities without dropping the ball

A strong, versatile writer with a sharp eye for accuracy, clarity, and brand voice across formats—from media pitches to client deliverables

A proactive communicator who anticipates needs, keeps the right people informed, and doesn’t wait to be asked

Curious and adaptable—you ramp up quickly on new industries and clients, asking smart questions and connecting dots others might miss

Collaborative and team-oriented, but also comfortable taking ownership and working independently when the moment calls for it

Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field

What We Look For

A collaborative, proactive, and persistent mindset

Genuine curiosity and a desire to challenge the status quo

Passion for Antenna’s mission-driven sectors and a determination to make a real impact

A drive to deliver an invaluable client service experience, every time

Enthusiasm for leveraging innovative tools and technology to drive results and optimize great work

Compensation
The base salary for this role is $70,000–$80,000. Relevant experience, skills, business needs, and other related qualifications determine final compensation.

What We Offer

Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and matching 401K

Time off is required. We want our ants to rest, relax, and recharge, so we offer a tiered PTO system-based tenure at the agency with 18 PTO days to start and Winter Recess

We value and celebrate diversity. Our staff come from different backgrounds, and we honor their various religious and cultural observances by offering Floating Holidays and Heritage Month celebrations

Early Fridays are for all year round. Summer Fridays are great, which is why we extend them throughout the year

Service is in our DNA. We offer a paid day off every year to volunteer with an organization that is meaningful to you

Tenure is valued and rewarded. In addition to tiered PTO and professional development stipends based on tenure, we offer Sabbatical Leave to our seasoned Ants

We invest in our Growth-Stage Ants. We connect Ants with Mentors/Allies and other practices for guidance, advice, friendship, and networking

We were hybrid before it was cool

Growth is the key to our collective success. We offer career development, training, and mobility

Connection and relationship building is everything. We offer regular outings, virtual events, interest Slack channels, and happy hours

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