Account Executive - Real Estate

Antenna is looking for an 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: 

• Contribute to strategy sessions and assist with planning and tactical timelines for campaigns
• Support the creative development process, identifying fresh approaches to clients’ programs
• Monitor Asana and add tasks as needed 

Client Relations:

• Master e-mail and verbal communications skills
• Respond to relevant client emails in a timely manner
• Report on specific tasks directly to clients on periodic calls/meetings; “own” a section of call agendas
• Work with teams to ensure maintenance of internal and client-facing dashboards

Media Relations:

• Develop and maintain media lists
• Develop reporter backgrounders
• Build rapport with trade press and vertical outlets, and foster relationships with new reporters across top-tier print, online and broadcast outlets
• Develop and deliver exciting email and phone pitches
• Identify opportunities for proactive and reactive pitching
• Oversee maintenance of media listsOversee maintenance client-specific editorial calendars

Speaking and Awards Programs: 

• Oversee maintenance of conference and award calendars
• Draft  speaking abstracts and award submissions as necessary

Content Creation: 

• Draft press releases, bylines, case studies and sales collateral—free of typos, factual inaccuracies, outdated messaging, etc.
• Draft 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 and AAEs to develop and strengthen PR skills and understanding of clients’ industries
• Effectively “manage up” to SAEs, Supervisors, Directors and VPs
• Participate in agency team building activities

QUALIFICATIONS 

• 2-3 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 $60,000-65,000. 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.