Senior Account Executive, International Affairs

Position Overview

FleishmanHillard's International Affairs team is growing, and we're looking for a Senior Account Executive to join us in supporting world-class clients navigating complex global challenges. If you're a curious communicator with early-career international affairs, finance or journalism experience who's hungry to understand how global influence really works and wants to help shape it - this could be the perfect next role for you!   

THE ROLE 

As a  Senior Account Executive in International Affairs, you support client relationships, guide strategy and execution, and support new business. You will have a curiosity and interest in communications on international issues and U.S. policy and will support media outreach, advising clients, guiding proactive earned communications, and showing the impact of our work. This will include developing compelling content, directing media relations, crafting thought leadership, and contributing to integrated campaigns. We are a growing team, so in addition to client work, you will play an active role in developing our International Affairs offer and pitching new business.  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute media relations campaigns that advance or protect clients' interests, including researching target journalists, crafting compelling pitches, coordinating interviews, shaping coverage, and managing ongoing media relationships.

• Develop and edit written materials - media pitches, press releases, client correspondence, thought leadership pieces and reporting - with attention to nuance on complex business, finance and international issues  

• Build and maintain a growing network of media contacts in the business, finance, international affairs, and climate spaces ; including monthly in-person touch points with target NYC journalists

• Support strategy development for media engagement programs, bringing curiosity and fresh perspectives 

• Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for assigned client accounts, anticipating needs and demonstrating reliability and attention to detail  

• Manage project timelines and deliverable deadlines  

• Contribute to issues management and risk assessment discussions

• Support new business opportunities, including helping to scope client needs and contribute ideas to RFP responses  

• Participate actively in the team's collaborative culture, sharing insights, asking questions, and supporting colleagues  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of media trends and issues and an understanding of the media environment.

• High attention to detail.

• Ability to work with and counsel clients.

• Excellent writing and editing abilities.

• Analytical thinking and the ability to understand complex concepts quickly.

• Ability to communicate clearly, persuasively, and make recommendations.

About FleishmanHillard

FleishmanHillard specializes in public relations, reputation management, public affairs, brand marketing, digital strategy, social engagement and content strategy. FleishmanHillard was named 2020, 2021 and 2022 Campaign Global PR Agency of the Year; 2023 ICCO Large Agency of the Year – The Americas; 2022 and 2023 PRWeek U.S. Agency of the Year; 2022 and 2023 PRWeek U.S. Outstanding Extra-Large Agency of the Year; 2023 Campaign US PR Agency of the Year; 2021 PRovoke APAC Consultancy of the Year; and 2021 PRWeek UK Large Consultancy of the Year. FleishmanHillard is part of Omnicom PR Group and has nearly 80 offices in more than 30 countries, plus affiliates in 45 countries.

FleishmanHillard offers a hybrid work model and seeks employees who are comfortable working in the office for a portion of their week, in accordance with their local office hybrid work policy. We value the collaboration and camaraderie that in-person interactions provide, but also understand the importance of flexibility and balance in our employees’ lives. We acknowledge that our people are diverse individuals with unique circumstances and needs, and therefore our goal is to foster a productive and inclusive work environment where all employees can thrive, both in and out of the office.

FleishmanHillard is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, alienage, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected class under federal, state or local laws. Please do not contact the office directly to apply – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered. If you need assistance reviewing career opportunities or completing an application, please email our careers team or call 314-982-1700 and ask to be connected to Talent Development.

• The anticipated salary range for a Senior Account Executive is $58,000.00 - $82,000.00.

Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications and geography. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off and/or other benefits also are available.