Senior Account Executive, Social Impact

The Lede Social Impact division is seeking a Senior Account Executive (SAE). The ideal candidate is passionate about social impact, sustainability, and building and supporting purpose-driven brands, organizations, and initiatives, coupled with an understanding of the modern communications landscape and an ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support account workflows and processes for clients and for the division, helping to ensure all deliverables are completed on-time and according to the brief provided.
• Support the development of social impact strategy, message development, campaign design, issue research, earned media, thought leadership, analysis and reporting efforts.
• Conceptualize, design and manage internal and external issue-focused communications tools, strategies, briefings and resources for teams, clients or partners.
• Develop communications, programs, event or activation strategies to support client social impact goals.
• Develop “issue briefs” on current events and work with senior team members to provide clients with counsel on how to navigate the current political landscape.
• Work on multiple accounts simultaneously and under deadline.
• Support strategic planning, business development and overall department operations.
• Support The Lede Company’s internal CSR and social impact work.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in public relations, communications, brand or social impact strategy roles.
• Proven experience in developing and executing successful brand and social impact strategies and communication campaigns.
• Excellent writing skills. Whether writing an official press release, an awards submission, or casual email, you can tailor your writing style to deliver information accurately and effectively.
• Ability to multi-task and balance multiple clients. When everyone thinks their time and work is the most important, you understand how to balance competing requests and keep everyone happy.
• Ability to meet deadlines without sacrificing quality.
• Relationships with members of the media, particularly top-tier and trade outlets and media reporters, is a plus.
• A team-oriented attitude. You understand that it’s about the team’s success and not just getting the credit for your work. You are willing to step out of your comfort zone so that the team can succeed.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, MuckRack, and Cision.
  
  

Additional

• Hybrid position. Minimum three days a week in-office is required
• Some evening and weekend work may be required
• Some client travel may also be required
  
  

The Lede Company is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

About The Lede Company

The Lede Company is a full-service strategy, communications and social impact consulting firm, specializing in corporate, entertainment, brand and nonprofit sectors. With dedicated Talent, Music, Strategic Communications, Brand, Content and Social Impact divisions, we work with our clients to advance business and social outcomes through innovative storytelling, media, campaigns and partnerships. Our service offerings draw on our expertise, relationships, and resources, all of which enable us to exceed client expectations and ultimately, deliver results.