WHO IS PROSEK?

We are entrepreneurial. Prosek is one of the largest independent communications and marketing firms in the U.S., with offices and strategic partners across the country and worldwide. We are specialized. Prosek provides unparalleled expertise with financial and professional services companies. We are people-centric. Our teams work together in a collegial atmosphere that breeds professional respect and friendship. We are award-winning. Join an “Army of Entrepreneurs” that was recently named 2024 PR Week Best Place to Work.

OVERVIEW:

We’re currently seeking a Senior Account Executive to join our growing team. The Senior Account Executive (SAE) plays a lead role on their accounts, with various responsibilities as listed below. They are expected to not only demonstrate exceptional media relations skills, but also manage multiple projects, and in some cases people. Additionally, as emerging leaders and ambassadors of the firm, SAEs should mentor and inspire the junior team members and peers.
At Prosek, all members of our team are expected to be strong team players participating in brainstorms and creative strategy planning for clients and internal projects alike. Each member is encouraged to be entrepreneurial in their work building their network with media and new business prospects and is considered the “writer of their own story” here at Prosek. We encourage “unboxed” thinking and expect clever, witty, quick ideas from each member of our company.

WHAT MAKES YOU QUALIFIED:

• 3-5 years of experience
• B.A. in Public Relations, Communications, or a related field
• Strong interest in financial services, professional services, technology and/or B2B communications
• Adept in Roxhill, Factiva, TalkWalker and Microsoft Suite
• You’re a strong project manager and can oversee team’s delivery of daily scans, accurate reporting, meeting agendas, time sheets, etc.

• Guide team to ensure overall maintenance of account infrastructure, including editorial calendars, media target lists, etc.
• Show keen understanding of the media landscape most important to your client’s businesses and industries and how to reach those targets
• Demonstrate creative thinking when developing pitches for clients
• Oversee reporting and analysis of campaign results and package results to your clients
• Maintain and continue to develop strong relationships with journalists who cover your client’s businesses and industries
• Be able to create solid drafts of press releases and announcements, fact sheets, bylines, blog posts, etc. for clients
• Possess strong copy-editing and proofreading skills
• Possess refined writing skills with the understanding of your target audience, using the appropriate tone and displaying compelling narrative and storytelling attributes
• Demonstrate expertise in your client’s businesses and industries and know your client’s competitors
• Serve as a day-to-day client liaison
• Provide strategic counsel and recommendations for executing various campaign components
• Demonstrate ability to spot project or cross-sell opportunities on accounts