Public Relations Senior Account Executive

PUBLIC RELATIONS SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE (REMOTE)

KCSA Strategic Communications is an integrated communications agency that boasts expertise in Media and Technology, Cannabis and Psychedelics, Financial Services, Healthcare, and Women’s Health and Wellness. Our team of PR, IR, and Digital/Social Media professionals leverage traditional communications, strong financial and media relationships, and digital strategies to tell our clients stories passionately and persuasively. We offer a variety of services to help companies elevate their media profile, raise capital, create a corporate narrative, manage crises, and so much more. At KCSA, your story doesn’t just get told: it gets celebrated!

KCSA is looking for a media-savvy professional to fill a Public Relations Senior Account Executive position within our PR practice. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of the current media landscape as it relates to B2B communications, have a high standard when it comes to writing and assembling PR documents, and will be confident in guiding junior team members. The candidate will have strong media relations across industry trades and beyond. This role will work with venture-backed startup companies to large, multinational publicly traded companies.

At KCSA, our people are our most important resource.  We want them to be motivated, empowered, and to thrive, so we invest in them the same way our clients invest in us. Joining KCSA will give you access to: 

• A renowned team of public relations professionals with unparalleled knowledge of B2B communications

• A front row seat to cutting edge industries and the communications strategies that fuel unprecedented growth

• In-house investor relations & social media teams, enabling full cycle communications campaigns driving awareness and getting results

• Remote work capabilities for all employees

• Notable monetary incentive for new client referrals

• Generous 401K contributions (1/2 up to 12%), full benefits, and paid time off

• Quarterly mental health days as well as a paid day off for your birthday

•  ½ summer Fridays

• A true work life balance. At KCSA we understand that the best work comes from an energized mind and body. 

Responsibilities:

• Manage 5 client accounts at once, directly facilitating client comms

• Day-to-day program involvement, including drafting & reviewing press releases, pitches, etc

• Substantial media relationships

• Developing first draft of strategic plan

• Ideation of strategy and tactical execution

• Ability to write bylines and/or press releases

• Review of status reports / forecast / recaps to be provided to senior leadership

• Cultivate and manage junior staff – AAE-AE level

• Run one account with light supervision

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Prior PR agency experience 3-5 years’ experience

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Team player with ability to take the lead on relevant projects