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PUBLIC RELATIONS SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE, EDUCATION & YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PRACTICE

We are looking for a creative, high-energy, self-starter who has excellent oral and written communications skills and experience with traditional and social media. Candidates must have a strong interest in education (K-12 and higher ed) and other issues impacting youth, and follow New York City and national news.

JOB REQUIREMENT:

Work with colleagues to formulate and execute communications programs for a variety of clients. Specific responsibilities include:

• Managing multiple accounts in the firm’s education and youth development practice area, and supervising staff members.
• Leading meetings with clients.
• Providing strategic communications guidance and creating strategic communications plans.
• Drafting press materials (e.g., press releases, media advisories, briefs).
• Managing press interviews and events.
• Developing stories and pitching reporters.
•  Developing and executing social media strategies.
• Drafting and placing op-eds and letters-to-the-editor.
• Drafting newsletters, annual reports , websites, and speeches.
• Collaborating with graphic designers to ensure the quality and effectiveness of collateral material.
• Drafting donor communications (e.g., end-of-year appeals, cases for support).

JOB QUALIFICATION:

• 7+ years of experience working in communications (preferably public relations, journalism or working at a school, higher-education institution, or youth-serving nonprofit).
• Creative, strategic thinker, always on the lookout for innovative ways to promote a client, program or story.
• Motivated, detail-oriented and an organized self-starter, capable of managing multiple projects and ensuring successful execution.
• Team player willing to support a team of professionals to consistently improve service and outcomes.
• Experience in developing and executing successful multi-channel communication programs with measurable goals.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Strong multi-tasker who thrives on working under tight deadlines.
• Values diverse experiences.
• Outstanding relationship and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong familiarity with and interest in NYC news media.
• An understanding of New York City government and how it functions.
• Experience with managing and building social media accounts.
• Fluency in more than one language preferred.
• Some media contacts with an established network in the government, politics and policy sector in the greater New York City/metropolitan area and nationally.

SALARY:

$80,000-$95,000

BENEFITS:

• 100% coverage of Health insurance, 50% coverage of Dental insurance and affordable Vision insurance monthly premiums 

• Employer funded Short Term Disability Insurance
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Mental health assistance with company-sponsored membership to Talkspace
• Access to Healthcare advocacy and support with Health Advocate
• Membership to One Medical to use for on-demand Primary, Mental and Virtual Care and access to One Medical offices nationwide; virtual Urgent Care with TeleDoc Health
• Kindbody – a gynecology, fertility, and family-building benefit

• Peloton – access to the Peloton App and gives employees access to thousands of classes with no equipment needed. Stream classes in cardio, running, strength, yoga, meditation, and more on a phone, tablet, or TV

• Eligible to participate in the firm’s 401K Plan after 6 months of vesting period
• 36 days total of PTO, inclusive of general PTO, wellness days, personal days, 7 paid bank holidays, 3 floating holidays and the office is closed the last week of the year.
• Ability to work fully remote for up to 2 weeks annually; all other weeks are on a hybrid basis.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Membership to Work Advantage and Perks At Work for discount tickets to concerts, theme parks, vacation packages, etc.
• Company mobile phone with data and minutes.

Please submit your resume along with a cover letter to yiming@anatgerstein.com that tells us what it is about our work that has inspired you to apply for this position.