Account Executive to Senior Account Executive

SolComms, an award-winning integrated communications agency for startups and scale-ups at the intersection of corporate and consumer communications, is seeking an Account Executive to Senior Account Executive to join its growing Healthtech division.

In this role, you'll serve as a strategic driver and media powerhouse, owning client relationships, leading campaigns from concept to coverage, and mentoring the next generation of talent. Here's what you'll do:

Administrative Tasks
Review Junior AE and Account Coordinator work, ensuring it meets agency standards and is in near-perfect form for managers, including call agendas, recaps, client-facing flags, and more
Consistently flag timely and relevant newsjack opportunities; take the lead in acting on these rapidly
Write upfronts for monthly reports and finalize trackers and contact books for manager sign-off
Ensure all deliverables, especially those requiring manager sign-off, are fully polished and require minimal revision

Strategy Development
Play an active role in the development of client plans and strategies, bringing big ideas and fresh thinking with contributions requiring little to no edits
Participate actively in agency brainstorms and internal strategy sessions
Anticipate account needs and identify opportunities for strategic moments — from day-to-day creative pitch ideation to larger-scale campaigns and activations
Support your manager in leading plan and strategy development; prompt and lead agency brainstorms and internal sessions
Execute and conceptualize campaigns from start to finish

Corporate Communications
Maintain a strong pulse on relevant industry awards and conferences; flag opportunities agency-wide and own drafting and submitting Speaker's Bureau and conference applications from start to finish
Participate in executive messaging development, including drafting questions, leading sessions with clients, and capturing key messages post-session
Demonstrate a strong understanding of each client's industry landscape; establish yourself as a subject-matter expert and offer POVs on staying ahead of the competition
Lead executive messaging development and client-facing sessions with confidence
Identify and consistently land thought leadership and founder placements for clients
Review Speaker's Bureau and conference applications drafted by junior team member

Events & Partnerships
Conceptualize events from start to finish and own media updates and communication
Be on-site for event setup and execution; manage media and clients on-site and facilitate introductions between media and client contacts
Own sourcing event partners, vendors, and venues, including vetting pricing and availability
Finalize event recaps and invite lists inclusive of media, influencers, and tastemakers, dependent on industry
Serve as the first line of defense and troubleshoot any on-event issues
Identify major collaboration and partnership opportunities; serve as partnership lead across calls, email correspondence, and strategy

Media Relations
Demonstrate mastery of the media landscape; showcase strong relationships and consistently deliver top-tier press across digital, broadcast, podcast, newsletters, and more
Own drafting and distributing tailored pitches with little to no edits; review pitches drafted by junior team members
Own drafting press release briefs and press releases; serve as first-line reviewer of press releases drafted by junior team members as needed
Review and refine media lists and briefing documents developed by junior team members
Identify opportunities to create news when there is no news for clients
Continuously refine media relations strategy, ensuring the team delivers smart, on-trend pitches that translate into meaningful coverage
Mentor junior team members on media relations, walking through list building, pitch writing, and next steps
Lead key media announcements, managing up and down to ensure each news moment is a success

Client Communications
Own specific sections during client calls; confidently share POVs and build unique, trusted relationships with client teams
Consistently interface with clients in 1:1 settings, including interviews, desk-sides, and events
Serve as the day-to-day client lead, responding quickly to timely requests and solidifying yourself as a go-to resource for the account
Anticipate client needs, delivering on requests before they're asked

Mentorship
Serve as a sounding board and resource for Junior Account Executives, Account Coordinators, and Summer Associates, offering advice and counsel to improve their workflows
Directly manage Account Coordinators; take responsibility for their growth at the agency and serve as a guide for their professional development
Lead weekly check-ins with direct reports

Agency Growth
Begin participating in new business, joining discovery calls, supporting pitch development, and occasionally joining presentations

Here's what you'll get:
Salary range: $60k-80k
Work From Anywhere August (Remote work)
Annual bonuses; monthly commissions for new business you sign
100% Employer sponsored medical, dental, and vision coverage
Monthly transportation stipend
Quarterly wellness stipend
Unlimited PTO
Mentorship: we firmly believe in the importance of taking time to connect outside of daily tasks to help build and grow our team - both personally and professionally. That's why we emphasize mentorship - ensuring all employees have a direct line to senior leadership to learn and grow
Strong Culture: we're a tight-knit, collaborative team that works hard and likes to have a good time. From workout classes to happy hours and more, we'll plan something for everyone on a monthly basis

We're a Latino and queer-owned agency - diversity is a priority in how we build and grow. We strongly encourage folks of all backgrounds to apply.