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ABOUT ORCHESTRA Orchestra is a strategic communications and marketing company built for today’s complex and fragmented world. From decoding audiences to designing bold strategies, Orchestra integrates people, platforms, and stories that stick to help clients build lasting influence. The company offers programs that span from the highest level strategic business counsel through to tactical execution. Orchestra brings together 700+ people with experience across consumer and lifestyle, technology, nonprofit and philanthropy, real estate, sports, travel, hospitality, and more. Made up of leading firms BerlinRosen, Civitas Public Affairs Group, Derris, Glen Echo Group, Inkhouse, M18, Message Lab, Onward and Small Girls PR. It also launched Brightmode, a talent acquisition firm for communications professionals, and Versus Media Group, a strategy-first political media team. Learn more at www.orchestraco.com . People of all backgrounds and abilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Orchestra is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff, and recognizes that its continued success depends on hiring and retaining high-quality creative professionals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Opportunities for advancement exist and we are committed to helping all staff develop and grow. ABOUT THE CITIES TEAM BerlinRosen’s Cities practice comprises over 70 communications professionals who bring a unique campaign-style approach to strategic communications. We work with visionary clients in New York, San Francisco and other major cities across the country on issues ranging from urban planning, affordable housing, issue advocacy, social impact and progressive policy, public affairs, healthcare, higher education, real estate, travel, lifestyle, arts & culture and more. Whether it’s winning community and political support, policy change, elevating new projects and brands or launching some of our city's most visited attractions, we help our clients shape the future of cities. The Arts & Culture team works with visionary organizations and institutions that are shaping the cultural landscape in New York and beyond. We partner with leading museums, performing arts organizations, cultural institutions and other organizations across the arts to elevate their work, tell compelling stories and reach new audiences. Our work includes partnerships with some of the most forward-looking institutions in and around New York City, including the Princeton University Art Museum, The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, Aspen Art Museum, National Sawdust, Storm King, Cleveland Museum of Art, and the New Orleans Museum of Art, among many others. ABOUT THIS ROLE BerlinRosen is seeking a Senior Account Executive to join our Arts & Culture team. You will help lead daily client relations, plan and execute day-to-day project deliverables, support and mentor junior staff and conceptualize strategies, pitches and media placements. This role not only leads the day-to-day work, but sees around the corners to anticipate clients’ needs and quickly assess the strongest team approach to meet them. You will also work closely with client leads and internal staff and develop and advance strategy with senior leaders. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to continue developing and growing their media relationships and expertise while working with clients that are shaping the future of arts and culture in New York and beyond. Note: This role is based in our New York, N.Y. office on a 3 day per week hybrid basis. ACCOUNTABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS As a Senior Account Executive on the Arts & Culture team, you will… Develop and implement strategy and campaign planning for multiple high-profile client accounts Manage clients daily Engage with key reporters and editors Write and edit persuasive external and internal documents such as press releases, op-eds, fact sheets, talking points, editorial board memos, communications plans and media pitches Participate in business development opportunities Manage internal client teams and mentor junior staff Essential skills: A minimum of 4 years of experience working in communications in the arts and culture industry with a PR agency, media outlet or in-house communications team Understanding of the art world and a demonstrated personal interest in visual and performing arts Demonstrated relationships with reporters and strong news sense Ability to handle multiple assignments at once, work quickly and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with varying levels of staff, clients, the media, etc. Strong attention to detail Demonstrated experience working with a team to meet group objectives WORKING AT BERLINROSEN Salary range (commensurate with experience and skills): $80,000 - 95,000 #LI-KB1 #LI-Hybrid Orchestra is the first communications company built for today’s media landscape. Since 2022, it’s acquired nine firms, including: BerlinRosen , Civitas Public Affairs Group , Derris , Glen Echo Group , Inkhouse , M18 , Message Lab , Onward and Small Girls PR . It also launched Brightmode , a talent acquisition firm for communication professionals. Learn more at: www.orchestraco.com . To ensure that applicants are matched with the job that best suits their qualifications and interests, information that you submit may be shared with our network agencies. By providing your information, you are consenting to allow us and our subsidiaries to keep your information on file and to contact you regarding job opportunities, recruitment events and other related updates.

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Note: This role is based in our New York, N.Y. office on a 3 day per week hybrid basis.
As a Senior Account Executive on the Arts & Culture team, you will…
Develop and implement strategy and campaign planning for multiple high-profile client accounts
Manage clients daily
Engage with key reporters and editors
Write and edit persuasive external and internal documents such as press releases, op-eds, fact sheets, talking points, editorial board memos, communications plans and media pitches
Participate in business development opportunities
Manage internal client teams and mentor junior staff
A minimum of 4 years of experience working in communications in the arts and culture industry with a PR agency, media outlet or in-house communications team
Understanding of the art world and a demonstrated personal interest in visual and performing arts
Demonstrated relationships with reporters and strong news sense
Ability to handle multiple assignments at once, work quickly and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with varying levels of staff, clients, the media, etc.
Strong attention to detail
Demonstrated experience working with a team to meet group objectives

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