Associate Account Executive/Account Executive, Spaces

Antenna is a PR and integrated marketing agency that specializes in cleantech, mobility, real estate, and healthcare. Our team combines deep domain expertise with full-stack PR and marketing capabilities to help innovative companies in our industries achieve breakout growth and velocity. With offices throughout the U.S., and an international network, Antenna is a high-growth organization that is focused on providing its professionals with an exceptional work-life experience.

Antenna is looking for an Associate Account Executive or Account Executive for our Spaces team – our real- estate-focused practice – to provide support with media relations, content development, and account management.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Account Strategy: 

  • Contribute to strategy sessions and assist with planning and tactical timelines for campaigns
  • Support the creative development process, identifying fresh approaches to clients’ programs

Client Relations:

  • Master written and verbal communications skills
  • Effective and timely responses to client requests, calls and emails 
  • Report on specific tasks directly to clients on regular calls/meetings; “own” a section of meeting agendas
  • Work with teams to ensure maintenance of internal and client-facing dashboards

Media Relations:

  • Develop and maintain media lists
  • Develop reporter backgrounders
  • Build and foster relationships with reporters, editors and producers across local, regional, national and trade publications 
  • Continuously deepen understanding of media landscape, including emerging outlets and legacy media  
  • Develop and deliver compelling pitches via phone, email and in-person  
  • Identify opportunities for proactive and reactive pitching
  • Oversee creation and maintenance of media lists
  • Spearhead management of client-specific editorial calendars

Speaking and Awards Programs: 

  • Oversee maintenance of conference and award calendars
  • Draft  speaking abstracts and award submissions as necessary

Content Creation: 

  • Draft press releases, bylines, case studies and sales collateral—free of typos, factual inaccuracies, outdated messaging, etc.
  • Draft social media content that reflects knowledge of clients’ messages and audiences as well as current best practices for optimum reach and engagement  

Ant Management and Mentorship: 

  • Work with interns and AAEs to develop and strengthen PR skills and understanding of clients’ industries
  • Effectively “manage up” to SAEs, Supervisors, Directors and VPs
  • Participate in agency team-building activities

QUALIFICATIONS 

  • 1-2 years of direct public relations experience or related areas
  • Interest in and basic knowledge of the Real Estate Industry 
  • Detail oriented, organized and ability to manage time effectively
  • Self-motivated, proactive and flexible 
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Strong writing, editing and communication skills

For New York City Ants, the base salary for AAE is $50,000-$55,000, and for AE, $60,000- $65,000. Relevant experience, skills, business needs, and other related qualifications determine compensation. In addition to the base salary, Antenna provides a total rewards package including Professional Development Reimbursement, generous PTO, potential for commissions, affordable healthcare, and matching 401K, as well as numerous programs and initiatives for career development and training.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

  • Collaborative, proactive, and persistent mindset.
  • Curious nature and the desire to challenge the status quo.
  • Passion for Antenna’s sectors and a determination to make an impact.
  • Drive to deliver an invaluable client service experience.
  • Desire to leverage innovative technology to drive impact for our clients and optimize the delivery of great work.

WHAT WE OFFER 

  • Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and matching 401K. 
  • Time off is required. We want our ants to rest, relax, and recharge, so we offer a tiered PTO system-based tenure at the agency with 18 PTO days to start and Winter Recess. 
  • We value and celebrate diversity. Our staff come from different backgrounds, and we honor their various religious and cultural observances by offering Floating Holidays and Heritage Month celebrations. 
  • Early Fridays are for all year round. Summer Fridays are great, which is why we extend them throughout the year. 
  • Service is in our DNA. We offer a paid day off every year to volunteer with an organization that is meaningful to you. 
  • Tenure is valued and rewarded. In addition to tiered PTO and professional development stipends based on tenure, we offer Sabbatical Leave to our seasoned Ants. 
  • We invest in our Growth-Stage Ants. We connect Ants with Mentors/Allies other practices for guidance, advice, friendship, and networking. 
  • We were hybrid before it was cool. We’ve always believed in balance and have offered a hybrid office schedule well before the COVID-19 pandemic. 
  • Growth is the key to our collective success. We offer a yearly Professional Development Stipend, career development, training, and mobility.
  • Connection and relationship building is everything.  We offer regular outings, virtual events, Heritage Month celebrations, interest Slack channels and happy hours.