Senior Account Executive, Arts & Culture (Public Relations)

ABOUT BERLINROSEN

BerlinRosen is part of Orchestra, a strategic communications and marketing company built for today’s complex and fragmented world. From decoding audiences to designing bold strategies, Orchestra integrates people, platforms, and stories that stick to help clients build lasting influence. The company offers programs that span from the highest level strategic business counsel through to tactical execution. Orchestra brings together 700+ people with experience across consumer and lifestyle, technology, nonprofit and philanthropy, real estate, sports, travel, hospitality, and more. Made up of leading firms BerlinRosen, Civitas Public Affairs Group, Derris, Glen Echo Group, Inkhouse, M18, Message Lab, Onward and Small Girls PR. It also launched Brightmode, a talent acquisition firm for communications professionals, and Versus Media Group, a strategy-first political media team. Learn more at www.orchestraco.com.

People of all backgrounds and abilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Orchestra is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff, and recognizes that its continued success depends on hiring and retaining high-quality creative professionals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Opportunities for advancement exist, and we are committed to helping all staff develop and grow.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Arts & Culture team focuses on clients that will shape the future of New York and beyond -- from the built environment and design of the future, to the cultural institutions that make our city one of the most dynamic and exciting urban environments on earth. We help visionary companies in the arts, architecture, design, higher education and real estate that are shaping the future of cities. We are working in partnership with some of the most forward-looking institutions in and around NYC, including National Sawdust, Aspen Art Museum, New Museum, the Queens Museum, Princeton University Art Museum, Lincoln Center, 92NY, The Juilliard School, and the Brooklyn Public Library, among many others.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

BerlinRosen is seeking a Senior Account Executive to join our rapidly growing team. This position is ideal for candidates with 3-4 years of relevant experience in communications and/or public relations in arts and culture. Excellent writing skills and media relations experience are a must. 

Note: This role is based in our New York, N.Y. office on a hybrid basis. The Arts & Culture team is in office 3 days per week.

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

As a Senior Account Executive on the Arts & Culture team, you will…

• Develop and implement strategy and campaign planning for multiple high-profile client accounts
• Manage clients daily 
• Engage and own relationships with key reporters 
• Write and edit persuasive external and internal documents such as press releases, op-eds, fact sheets, talking points, editorial board memos and communications strategies
• Serve as a mentor and role model to junior staff

Essential skills:

• A minimum of 3-4 years of experience leading communications strategy in: relevant companies (building cities physically and culturally), media or journalism covering relevant sectors; PR agency experience preferred 
• Familiarity and interest in arts, culture and local politics
• 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 colleagues, clients, the media, etc.
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work with a team to meet group objectives

To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and application at the link provided here.