Senior Account Executive Los Angeles

About Us

Established in 1984 Nike Communications is a female-founded creative communications firm specializing in the marketing of prestige brands. We create meaningful connections between some of the worlds most iconic brands and their audiences by utilizing diverse perspectives to develop culturally relevant client campaigns. We believe differences fuel the creative spirit; that by embracing diverse perspectives and cultures innovation can flourish and creativity will shine through in each story we tell.

DEI Statement

Differences fuel the creative spirit.

At Nike Communications we recognize that diversity equity and inclusion are critical components to our success and we are deeply committed to creating a workplace that values and supports the unique talents and perspectives of every individual. We are passionate about building an agency that truly reflects the diversity of our world and we firmly believe that fostering a culture of inclusivity and equity is a fundamental responsibility shared by everyone within our agency.

More About the Role

Join our Los Angeles office as aSenior Account Executive! Dive into a dynamic role working on a variety of luxury accounts. Your chance to fuel the creative spirit starts here!

Responsibilities

• Media Relations Mastery: Leads by example in securing earned media focusing on marquee feature stories in top national outlets and emerging media platforms.

• Build Lasting Relationships: Cultivates genuine relationships with journalists and media members fostering trust and mutual respect.

• Bring Events to Life: Assists with facilitating media events and openings ensuring every detail is perfect and every attendee feels welcome.

• Shape Media Campaigns Together: Participates in strategy and brainstorming sessions to help plan and execute media campaigns.

• Team Mentorship & Development: Supports the growth and advancement of junior staff through mentoring development and retention efforts.

• Communicate with Care: Serves as a trusted contact and resource for clients providing support and guidance with professionalism and empathy.

• Brand Collaborations & Partnerships: Participates in the ideation execution and recommendation of brand collaborations partnerships talent-led campaigns and event strategies leveraging creativity to resonate with key media and target audiences.

Qualifications

• Professional Experience: Minimum 2.5 years of full-time experience in public relations and media relations

• Passion & Industry Knowledge: Genuine enthusiasm and in-depth knowledge of the Luxury Lifestyle and/or Entertainmentindustrieswith a proven track record of delivering impactful stories across diverse media especially in both national digital and regional markets.

• Media Landscape Mastery: Has a comprehensive understanding of the media landscape including print online broadcast and new-media (i.e. podcast) channels enabling effective media outreach and engagement to secure great results

• Possesses Strong Relationships: Has genuine relationships with top media outlets and key freelance writers and looking to build their network further

• Organization Creator: Understands how to create processes to organize both their work and the work of those they are delegating tasks for completion and review

• Communication Skills: Exceptional written verbal and interpersonal communication skills online and in-person

• Travel Flexibility: Embraces opportunities to travel for work-related events or meetings allowing for engagement and collaboration across diverse settings

• Commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion: Embodies the values of diversity equity and inclusion; demonstrates self-awareness cultural competency and the ability to work with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds

• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a dynamic workplace showcasing adaptability and resilience and ready to grow themselves and help the team grow as well

The salary range is $70000-$75000 annually.

Benefits

• Health Benefits: Options for medical coverage through UnitedHealthcare and Dental and Vision coverage through Principal

• Financial Security: Contribute to 401(k) plan for retirement with the potential agency contribution via year-end profit sharing

• Time Off: Enjoy 15 vacation days with an extra day off on your birthday month

• Paid Holiday Closure: Agency closed between Christmas and New Years for a well-deserved break as well as 10 other holidays throughout the calendar year

• Summer Flexibility: Summer Fridays offer shorter work hours from Memorial Day to Labor Day

• Family Support: Benefit from 12 weeks of paid parental leave and formal policies to support working parents

• Cell Phone Benefit Options: Receive business line or have personal phone number covered on agency plan

• Technology: Company provided laptop and accessories along with IT support

• Bonuses: Potential for discretionary end-of-year bonuses

• Agency Bonding: Engage in happy hours and our annual agency-wide offsite for camaraderie and celebration

• Emphasis on DEI: A variety of specialized employee resource groups DEI programming and other initiatives

Nike Communications Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

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