Account Executive

The Opportunity 

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

An ideal Account Executive is detailed-oriented, passionate about the ever-evolving media landscape, digitally savvy, 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. 

• Ability to multi-task, problem-solve and deliver top quality work -- in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

• At least one year of experience, ideally 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 $65,400-75,000. 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. As a mid-sized agency, we allow 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’ contributions.

In addition to our impressive client roster and our team of top communications pros, Stanton offers competitive industry benefits:

• Hybrid work schedule and 1week/year fully remote

• Mentoring from senior team members

• Generous 401K matching

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Annual bonus program

• Health & wellness stipend

• Philanthropy program with company matching

• Funding for professional development

• New business commission

Company Description

We are Stanton (www.Stantonprm.com), a top mid-sized public relations and marketing agency, ranked among the top 10 Financial PR Firms by O’Dwyers. We have an impressive roster of national and global clients with strengths in private equity, asset management, fintech/financial services, healthcare, technology, and professional services. 

Our success is driven by a low-ego team culture, our practitioner model where senior team members spend the majority of time on client work, and a flexible service approach that removes barriers to client service and employee advancement.

To serve our existing clients and new assignments, we are looking to add to our staff. Clients partner with us because we deliver a unique blend of smart strategy, strong relationships, innovative thinking and first-class execution to produce business-changing results. 

Application Process

To apply, submit your resume via the Stanton website. 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.