Senior Account Executive, Sports Business
At a glance
Senior Account Executive role at orchestra. New York · $70,000–$90,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Lead day-to-day client communication and keep project deliverables moving with limited guidance
- Build reporter relationships and shape media placements for sports and development initiatives
- Write and edit press releases, op-eds, client briefings, speeches and other communications materials
- Guide internal client teams, mentor junior staff and contribute to pitches and business development
- Staff client events or in-person meetings and support crisis communications as needed
What you bring
- Three to five years in communications, such as sports companies, media or journalism; agency PR experience is preferred
- You understand professional sports and bring established reporter relationships plus strong news judgment
- You can manage simultaneous assignments, meet deadlines and communicate clearly with clients, executives and staff
- You are proficient with Google and Microsoft software suites
Who this fits
This role suits an experienced communications professional with sports knowledge and reporter connections who wants to lead client initiatives and mentor junior colleagues. It is based in New York or Washington, D.C., with three office days each week; travel and event staffing may be needed.
From the employer
ABOUT BERLINROSEN
BerlinRosen is part of Orchestra, a strategic communications and marketing company built for today’s complex and fragmented world. From decoding audiences to designing bold strategies, Orchestra integrates people, platforms, and stories that stick to help clients build lasting influence. The company offers programs that span from the highest level strategic business counsel through to tactical execution. Orchestra brings together 700+ people with experience across consumer and lifestyle, technology, nonprofit and philanthropy, real estate, sports, travel, hospitality, and more. Made up of leading firms BerlinRosen, Civitas Public Affairs Group, Derris, Glen Echo Group, Inkhouse, M18, Message Lab, Onward and Small Girls PR. It also launched Brightmode, a talent acquisition firm for communications professionals, and Versus Media Group, a strategy-first political media team. Learn more at www.orchestraco.com.
People of all backgrounds and abilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Orchestra is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff, and recognizes that its continued success depends on hiring and retaining high-quality creative professionals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Opportunities for advancement exist, and we are committed to helping all staff develop and grow.
ABOUT THE SPORTS BUSINESS TEAM
BerlinRosen's Sports Business practice comprises a team of communications professionals who bring a unique campaign-style approach to strategic communications. We are sports junkies who leverage our industry knowledge with decades of combined experience in the sectors that are increasingly intertwined with the business of sports, including real estate, financial services, consumer brands, technology and more.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
BerlinRosen is seeking a Senior Account Executive to join our rapidly-growing Sports Business team. This person will help lead daily client relations, plan and execute day-to-day and long-term project deliverables, support and lead junior staff and conceptualize strategies, pitches and media placements. You will work closely with client leads and internal staff, delegating to peers and junior staff and develop and advance strategy with senior leaders. In this role you will advance game changing sports and development projects and initiatives, while also supporting crisis communications, across different markets and verticals. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to take the lead on client initiatives, is deeply connected in the media landscape, understands the business of sports and is excited to work with the brands, teams, leagues and owners shaping the future of the industry.
Role location: This role is based in our New York, N.Y. or Washington D.C. office on a hybrid basis. Orchestra staff are in the office 3 days per week.
ACCOUNTABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
As a Senior Account Executive on the Sports Business team you will…
- Support with managing clients, including leading on responding to inbound emails or other forms of client communication day-to-day
- Engage and build relationships with key reporters
- Drive day-to-day execution with little guidance and stay on track of client deliverables
- Be an active participant on client calls and contribute to brainstorming, flag concerns and problem-solve with executive members of our client teams
- Write and edit strategic external communications including press releases, op-eds, fact sheets and comprehensive client briefing materials, talking points, speeches, editorial board memos, and comprehensive communications strategies as well as internal materials such as internal memos, newsletters, employee messages, and video scripts
- Participate in business development opportunities
- Manage internal client teams and mentor junior staff
- Travel and staff client events or in-person meetings as needed
Essential skills:
- 3-5 years of experience in communications: in-house for sports companies, media or journalism; PR agency experience preferred
- Familiarity and interest in professional sports
- Ability to handle multiple assignments at once, work quickly and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated relationships with reporters and strong news sense
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with varying levels of staff, executives, clients, the media, etc.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail to ensure accuracy and efficiency in all tasks and projects
- Demonstrated composure under pressure, with a solution-oriented mindset and proactive approach to overcoming challenges and addressing unexpected situations
- Ability to work with a team to meet group objectives
- Proficient in Google and Microsoft software suites
WORKING AT BERLINROSEN
Salary range (commensurate with experience and skills): $70,000 - 90,000
Orchestra is the first communications company built for today’s media landscape. Since 2022, it’s acquired nine firms, including: BerlinRosen, Civitas Public Affairs Group, Derris, Glen Echo Group, Inkhouse, M18, Message Lab, Onward and Small Girls PR. It also launched Brightmode, a talent acquisition firm for communication professionals. Learn more at: www.orchestraco.com.
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