Senior Account Executive, Brand Experience, Ruder Finn

Ruder Finn is seeking an energetic Senior Account Executive to join our rapidly growing Brand Experience (BX) practice.

Collaborative, proactive and fun – the Ruder Finn BX practice is looking for bright, passionate team members. We’re serious about results, but don’t take ourselves too seriously. We believe in lifting each other up and never letting our team members down. If that sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place.

Our ideal candidate has an entrepreneurial spirit, is detail-oriented, and loves brands across industries. Do you have a favorite retailer? Are you a pet parent? A foodie who loves to try all the latest flavor trends? Our team is filled with like-minded individuals who have a big love for brands and telling their stories.

We’re building something special together. This team member will support our current client roster and will be an integral member of our practice, supporting the growth of existing engagements and contributing to our new business pipeline.

Key Responsibilities

• Support leadership in delivering outstanding client experiences; managing and adhering to deadlines and leading account management processes including status reports and trackers.

• Collaborate with the BX team – and the wider Ruder Finn global network - across select clients and projects.

• Support relationships with clients, understanding their needs, expectations, and business objectives.

• Engage in media relations activities on behalf of clients, including pitching and media list development.

• Monitor relevant media coverage and generate media monitoring reports for clients.

• Keep a pulse on news and trends and share with the practice team.

• Carry research experience and an ability to distill critical information for teams and clients.

• Hold strong organizational and time management skills with an ability to prioritize deliverables.

• Contribute to the positive and collaborative culture and spirit of our practice.

• Support efforts for new business, including research, media monitoring report generation, participation in creative brainstorms, and pitch deck development.

Qualifications

• BA/BS Degree in a related field

• 2+ years' experience in a public relations agency, preferably in the consumer/brand sector.

• Ability to articulate ideas clearly and persuasively, both in writing and verbally.

• Detail-oriented and organized.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, sometimes unpredictable environment and manage deadlines across workloads.

• Up to date with industry trends and continuously seeking new ways to enhance the client experience.

Benefits & More

• You will receive a competitive base salary and bonus opportunity

• You will also be able to enroll in our Health, Dental, Vision, company paid Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, as well as 401k (match) plan.

• Monthly allowance for cell phone, office equipment, etc.

• Workplace flexibility

• Generous PTO policy with paid maternity/paternity leave

• Transit benefits

• Professional learning and development opportunities

• On-site and off-site social gatherings

Ruder Finn provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Ruder Finn will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Ruder Finn believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.