Account Executive Position

The Opportunity  

We are seeking a motivated junior professional in our New York office to support clients across a wide spectrum of industries potentially including financial services, asset management, insurance, education, healthcare, professional services, and technology.  

An ideal Account Executive is detailed-oriented, passionate about the ever-evolving media landscape, motivated to produce high quality work, and isn’t afraid to speak up with ideas or questions.  

Key Responsibilities 

• Actively play a significant role in multiple accounts and quickly grow into a client-facing role. 
• Proactively handle media outreach to trade, business, and broadcast outlets to secure press coverage. 
• Develop and draft story angles, press releases, byline articles, newsletters, presentations, media briefing materials. 
• Review and synthesize data from new or existing client research and materials. 
• Manage media contact databases, with primary responsibility for updating media contact information to maintain currency. 
• Monitor media relations results and produce appropriate reports. 

Requirements 

• At least one year of experience within an agency setting. 
• Business-to-business or financial services public relations experience preferred. 
• Knowledge of the media industry and ongoing readership of major outlets. 

Compensation 

The hiring compensation for this position ranges from $62,400-65,000.  The rate of pay offered will be dependent upon candidates’ relevant skills and experience. 

Perks 

The position affords the right individual with significant opportunity for advancement within the firm, pursuit of clients and issues of interest, and enhanced skill development. A mid-sized agency allows ambitious young professionals exposure to top-level executives and the opportunity to discuss and chart professional growth on account work daily and during weekly one-on-one meetings. We pride ourselves in being non-hierarchical and valuing and encouraging all team members to deliver We also offer an attractive bonus, an engaging culture, a competitive salary, and generous benefits – such as a philanthropic matching and paid time off for volunteer work and a wellness-reimbursement stipend to foster a a meaningful and healthy work/life balance!  

Our team works on a hybrid schedule, allowing you to enjoy views of Midtown from our new, modern office, and working from home Mondays and Fridays. 

Company Description 

Stanton employs communications solutions across multiple disciplines and media channels to drive powerful results for B2B organizations across a spectrum of industry sectors and sizes—from large global firms to mid-size leaders and entrepreneurial enterprises. These organizations partner with Stanton because we ask tough questions, challenge assumptions, and recommend bold solutions that don’t just check a box, but elevate communications and drive success. 

Stanton was recently ranked as one of The Most Powerful Financial PR Firms for the third year in a row by The Observer. Learn more about our team and work at https://www.stantonprm.com/. 

Application Process 

Each resume will be reviewed and if it meets our criteria, you will hear back from us. Once the interview process begins, we will do our best to keep you updated on next steps.