Double Forte seeks PR, Communication and Social Media professionals who are curious, positive, service-oriented and collaborative team players who take initiative. We are a learning organization with a sense of humor that seeks to work with great people and serve good companies doing great things. We have high expectations for performance and collaboration and support each individual’s career goals. We think the workplace can be a great place and are driven by our desire to be an important place in our employees’ careers. We are proud of our long tenure rates for clients and employees as well as our successful boomerang rate for both employees and clients.
The Senior Account Executive is a mid-level position and supports the Account Manager with day-to-day client communications. If there is no AE, AAE & AC on the account, the SAE is responsible for completing a majority of tactical duties on assigned accounts. The SAE will manage and oversee the AE, AAE & AC on written materials such as status reports, conference reports, and Monthly Status Reports, as well as help with researching and following up on editorial opportunities the AE, AAE/AC secures. The SAE manages event and tour logistics and production of any digital and collateral materials and maintains personal billable hours. Depending on the account, this position reports directly to the Account Manager, Account Director or Vice President.
- B.A. or B.S. Degree
- Experience with wine, spirits, food & bev, consumer products a plus
- Minimum 4 years post bachelor’s degree business experience
- Public relations agency, marketing or journalism experience a plus
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Detail oriented, but able to grasp broad concepts
- Good organizational ability
- Good time management skills and must complete assignments on time
- Ability to prioritize workload
- Team player
- Good people and phone skills
- Ability to listen and follow direction
- Good computer and data entry skills – proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe PDF
- Willing and able to learn how use new software programs and online data services
- Good web navigation and research skills
- Required to participate in at least one professional association that will benefit the employee’s development and the company
- Required to travel with or on behalf of the agency and its clients as needed
Go on over to our website double-forte.com and/or check out our Instagram @doublefortepr.
When you apply please tell us in a cover letter what appeals to you about this position. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Submit resumes and cover letters via email to Kathy Bustos kbustos@double-forte.com including SAE-NYC in the subject line.
