Senior Account Executive, Financial Services Practice
Opportunity for talented communications professional in financial services sector to counsel clients, develop and generate media opportunities. Clientele is blue-chip, including hedge funds, private equity and asset management firms, financial institutions and corporate governance-related issues.
The Senior Account Executive is responsible for executing public relations strategies. Take on increasing levels of autonomy and accountability. Duties include cultivating media relationships, writing press releases and other communication materials; pitching stories to the media, fielding media calls and monitoring press coverage; and executing press events.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Convey client’s messages through a full range of earned and owned media—both to achieve positive press coverage and to minimize negative or inaccurate reporting;
- Craft, manage and implement media strategies and communications programs for clients;
- Cultivate effective working relationships with mainstream financial news outlets and trade media;
- Write creative and effective press materials;
- Craft and develop strategic communications plans and messaging for clients, both short and long-term objectives;
- Oversee research and media monitoring and analysis.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of 4 years of communications experience at PR agency or in-house role;
- Knowledge of financial industry and the capital markets, with understanding of range of investment vehicles;
- Ability to understand complex financial and media issues and reports and articulate into subjects of interest for the media;
- Demonstrated skill in handling C-suite issues and executive positioning;
- Proven record in delivering PR results across print, online and broadcast;
- Established network of media contacts;
- Excellent presentation and written communication skills;
- Understanding of key trends and issues impacting financial markets;
- Effective organizational and project management skills;
- Proven ability to work well under pressure with tight deadlines;
- An energetic and cohesive team player who is highly motivated, creative with a keen sense of team comradery is ideal;
- Degree in economics/finance, journalism or PR preferred
Anyone interested in this position should submit their resume to Tasha West at: Twest@rubenstein.com
