Senior Account Executive - Real Estate

Antenna is looking for a Senior Account Executive for our Spaces team – our real estate focused practice – to provide support with media relations, content development, and account management. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Account Strategy: 

• Support strategy sessions and assist with PR plan development
• Support the creative development process, identifying fresh approaches to clients’ programs
• Work with senior staff to gain an understanding of account financials and staff utilization
• Where applicable, work with in-house digital marketing and social media professionals to align with PR campaign goals

Client Relations:

• Serve as a client point of contact across accounts
• Take an active role in client update calls
• Work with teams to ensure maintenance of internal and client-facing dashboards

Media Relations:

• Participate in media strategy development across accounts
• Identify opportunities for proactive and reactive pitching
• Strengthen relationships with existing press contacts and build connections with new relevant reporters 
• Master media outreach among trades and regional print, broadcast and online outlets
• Deliver exciting email and phone pitches
• Meet at least one reporter per quarter

Content Creation: 

• Draft press releases, bylines, case studies and sales collateral—free of typos, factual inaccuracies, outdated messaging, etc.
• Draft and edit social media content that reflects knowledge of clients’ messages and audiences, as well as current best practices for optimum reach and engagement  

Ant Management and Mentorship: 

• Work with interns, AAEs and AEs to develop and strengthen PR skills and understanding of clients’ industries
• Effectively “manage up” to Supervisors, Directors and VPs
• Participate in agency team building activities
• Oversee Asana maintenance

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism or related area 

• 3+years of direct public relations experience or related areas
• Interest in and basic knowledge of the real estate industry 
• Detail oriented, organized and ability to manage time effectively
• Self-motivated, proactive and flexible 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong writing, editing and communication skills

For New York City Ants, the base salary for this role is $70,000-75,000. Relevant experience, skills, business needs, and other related qualifications determine compensation. In addition to the base salary, Antenna provides a total rewards package including Professional Development Reimbursement, generous PTO, potential for commissions, affordable healthcare, and matching 401K, as well as numerous programs and initiatives for career development and training.