Senior Account Executive, Higher Ed

Job Description

• BerlinRosen is seeking a Senior Account Executive to join our team • Lead daily client relations, plan and execute day-to-day project deliverables, support and lead junior staff and conceptualize strategies, pitches and media placements • Manage up and down, delegating to peers and junior staff and developing and advancing strategy with senior leaders • This role not only leads the day-to-day, but sees around the corners to anticipate clients’ needs and quickly assess the optimal team approach to meet them

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3-4 years of experience in communications: in-house for companies, nonprofits or higher education institutions, media or journalism; PR agency experience preferred • Familiarity and interest in the higher education landscape • Ability to handle multiple assignments at once, work quickly and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment • Demonstrated relationships with reporters and strong news sense • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with varying levels of staff, clients, the media, etc. • Strong attention to detail • Ability to work with a team to meet group objectives • Proficient in Google and Microsoft software suites

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance for employees and dependents • Pre-tax Health Savings Account Savings Plan (HSA-SP) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • Mental health assistance with company-sponsored memberships to Talkspace and Calm • 401K with a 4% employer match and no vesting period • Generous paid time off (PTO) • 20 vacation days, 10 wellness days, 1 day for your birthday, collective PTO between Christmas and New Year’s Day, plus 11 holidays • Pre-tax commuter benefits • Mobile phone reimbursement for data and minutes • Employer-funded life insurance • Discounted annual bikeshare membership • Corporate discounts through Tickets at Work