JConnelly is hiring: Public Relations - Senior Account Executive in New York

Role Summary: The Senior Account Executive independently leads $100–299K in retainer accounts or projects. The Senior Account Executive will manage multiple responsibilities including generating consistent media exposure for clients, supporting the development of key themes, campaign strategy, client relations, and mentoring other members of the team.

The SAE serves as a primary day-to-day contact for assigned client accounts while also supporting broader team accounts. This individual demonstrates strong media relations skills, sound judgment, excellent writing abilities, and the initiative to manage competing priorities with minimal oversight.

This role is ideal for a motivated communications professional looking to deepen their client management experience, sharpen their media instincts, and grow into a team leadership position over time.

Key Responsibilities
Media Relations

Identifies and secures an array of media placements including high-profile and feature opportunities for clients across the team

Develops unique story angles and timely pitches to generate consistent client exposure

Develops and maintains relationships with all media outlets including trades, broadcast, and national media

Assists in the development of strategic PR plans and campaign development for team accounts they support

Delegates tasks and helps with mentoring Account Coordinators, Account Executives, and interns

Client Service

Independently leads $100–299K in client account revenue

Serves as lead point of contact and runs calls for the client accounts they are leading

Drafts PR plans for the accounts they are leading

Functions as a general point of contact (for clients and internally) for PR initiatives

Supports the lead point of contact for other team client accounts

Participates in regular client update calls and meetings as well as new client discovery meetings for other team client accounts

Writing & Content

Reviews and edits company-generated content before sharing with clients

Supports in drafting press releases, award nominations, social media posts, and other client-related materials, when needed

Administrative & Operational Support

Assists internal team members with other clients, business development, and company projects

Reviews press reports before sending to clients

Ensures that the team has saved final versions to SharePoint and has scheduled press releases for distribution

Acts as a steward of the JConnelly brand, consistently representing and reflecting the company's core values, approach, and high standards of excellence in all client, media, and public interactions

Performs other duties as assigned

Experience & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant professional experience

Minimum 3–5 years of successful industry-related experience with an emphasis on managing client relationships

Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work, handle details accurately, follow up with minimum supervision, and complete tasks within specified deadlines

Excellent interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills

Strong writing and editing skills with experience drafting press releases, pitches, and client-facing materials

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and social media platforms

Proficiency in PR-related software including but not limited to Cision, Meltwater, TrendKite, Sprout Social, Hootsuite, or similar tools

Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members preferred

Characteristics of Success

Strong media relations practitioners who consistently deliver meaningful client exposure

Proactive client contacts who communicate clearly and follow through with minimal supervision

Skilled writers who produce polished, client-ready materials

Collaborative team members who support colleagues across accounts and mentor junior staff

Organized professionals who manage multiple deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail

Adaptable communicators who perform well in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments

Brand ambassadors who represent JConnelly with professionalism and high standards in every interaction

Featured Benefits

Medical, dental & vision insurance (Horizon BCBS, Guardian/VSP)Company-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) on select medicalplans

Company-paid life insurance & AD&D coverage

ESOP — employee stock ownership, fully funded by JConnelly, no cost to you

401(k) with company match (traditional & Roth options)

FSAs

Supplemental coverage through Aflac (disability, critical illness, and more)

Free 24/7 healthcare navigation through Health Advocate

Virtual vet consultations through Petzey

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