The Role
Lead client-facing PR and integrated communications programs for sports and culture brands. Pitch and secure media and influencer coverage, develop strategy and creative ideas, manage execution, budgets, reporting, and mentor junior staff while collaborating across teams to deliver culturally relevant campaigns and measurable results.
Summary Generated by Built In
Senior Account Executive
New York, NY
We’re looking for a Senior Account Executive who thrives at the intersection of sports, culture, and storytelling. This is someone who doesn’t just follow the conversation, they help shape it. You understand the moments, communities, and cultural trends that define sports today, and you know how to turn those insights into stories, media opportunities, collaborative connections and earned/social focused campaigns that actually move people (and metrics).WHAT YOU’LL DOTell Stories That StickYou’re a clear, confident communicator who knows how to tailor the message to any audience. Whether it’s a press release, a client presentation, or a quick Slack update, you make it count.
$75,000 - $85,000 / year
New York, NY
We’re looking for a Senior Account Executive who thrives at the intersection of sports, culture, and storytelling. This is someone who doesn’t just follow the conversation, they help shape it. You understand the moments, communities, and cultural trends that define sports today, and you know how to turn those insights into stories, media opportunities, collaborative connections and earned/social focused campaigns that actually move people (and metrics).WHAT YOU’LL DOTell Stories That StickYou’re a clear, confident communicator who knows how to tailor the message to any audience. Whether it’s a press release, a client presentation, or a quick Slack update, you make it count.
- Write and present with clarity, confidence, and persuasion
- Build strong relationships through responsiveness, trust, and collaboration
- Manage client communications with professionalism and poise
- Lead meetings and presentations with growing confidence
- Support negotiations with clients and partners
- Proactively pitch stories and secure meaningful coverage
- Build and maintain strong relationships with media and influencers across platforms
- Guide junior team members in developing smart, strategic outreach
- Oversee creation of media lists, pitches, and messaging that hit the mark
- Develop press materials that are sharp, on-brand, and impactful
- Contribute to big ideas across events, partnerships, influencer programs, content, and more
- Collaborate across teams to ensure integrated, culturally relevant work
- Own program execution and ensure everything runs smoothly, on paper and on the ground
- Lead reporting and turn performance data into meaningful insights and recommendations
- Contribute meaningfully to strategic account planning
- Translate trends and cultural insights into actionable ideas
- Identifying cultural partnership and collaborations that make sense for your clients and will resonate with their target audiences
- Craft and present client-ready decks that don’t just inform, they inspire action
- Help manage budgets and ensure programs stay on track financially
- Flag resourcing or allocation issues before they become problems
- Contribute to scopes of work, staffing plans, and account budgeting
- Ensure accuracy in time tracking and team operations
- Manage and mentor junior team members with clear direction and constructive feedback
- Foster a collaborative, inclusive team environment
- Recognize great work and motivate those around you
- Play a role in hiring and developing the next generation of talent
- Deeply tapped into sports and culture, and genuinely curious about what’s next
- A strategic thinker with strong instincts and a bias for action
- A storyteller who knows how to connect ideas to impact
- A collaborator who elevates the work (and the people) around you
- Comfortable managing up, down, and across
- A bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience, we value real-world learning, too
- 4–6 years of experience in PR, communications, or marketing ideally across sports, lifestyle, entertainment, or consumer brands
- A genuine passion for sports and culture
- A track record of building and executing integrated communications programs that deliver results
- Strong media instincts, with experience pitching and securing coverage across print, digital, and broadcast
- A “connector” mindset: how to connect brands with media (new and traditional), influencers (from all walks), like-minded partners and shapers of culture
- Clear, confident communication skills—written, verbal, and in the room
- The ability to manage multiple workstreams and client relationships without dropping the ball
- Experience supporting integrated campaigns across events, influencers, partnerships, sponsorships, and content
- A sharp eye for digital trends and emerging platforms shaping the industry
- A collaborative mindset
- Based in the New York Metro area, with the ability to be in our Manhattan office as needed
- Respecting What's Right: makes ethical choices and treats others with respect by embracing diversity of backgrounds and thought
- Entrepreneurial Enthusiasm: takes initiative and doesn't wait to be tapped. Leads from wherever they are and delivers irreplaceable value
- Committed to Curiosity: open-minded and learns from all sources. Experiments and creates meaning in uncertainty
- Pride In Partnership: uses empathy to build trusting relationships and ensure effective communication. Is open to others' ideas and viewpoints
- Inspired Innovation: is imaginative with big dreams and goals. Invents and iterates to shape hearts, minds, and culture for the better
$75,000 - $85,000 / year
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 4-6 years of experience in PR, communications, or marketing (ideally sports, lifestyle, entertainment, or consumer brands)
- Proven track record building and executing integrated communications programs
- Experience pitching and securing coverage across print, digital, and broadcast
- Experience supporting integrated campaigns across events, influencers, partnerships, sponsorships, and content
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation ability
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams and client relationships effectively
- Genuine passion for sports and culture and strong media/influencer relationships
- Based in the New York Metro area with ability to be in Manhattan office as needed
- Experience translating trends and cultural insights into actionable PR strategies
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The Company
What We Do
Taylor is a purpose-led marketing communications agency that has shaped possibilities for the world's leading brands for four decades. Our heritage in public relations and deep sports & entertainment expertise fuels breakthrough creativity across the entire media ecosystem. We create platforms, experiences and moments that open the door to meaningful engagements. Client partners include Capital One, P&G, AIG, Red Bull, Guinness, Smirnoff, Crown Royal, Tide, Gillette, Secret, Panini, World Athletics, Samsung, PDC, Captain Morgan, UNCF
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