Senior Account Executive

Antenna is an integrated marketing and communications agency focused on climate, real estate, mobility, health, and more. We combine deep domain knowledge with proven integrated marketing solutions to help innovative, impact-driven companies amplify their vision, supercharge their growth, and inspire action. We believe that conscious brands can deliver consequential change because brand impact demands brand cognizance. We are looking for an individual who can contribute a diverse perspective and new ideas to the Antenna community. We celebrate differences among our staff and encourage everyone to be their authentic selves. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and remain committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, supportive, and respectful environment where each Ant feels a sense of dignity, belonging, and acceptance. Antenna Group is hiring a Senior Account Executive to join our award-winning team and make an impact across our practice areas. What You’ll Do Account Strategy: Support strategy sessions and assist with the development of integrated PR plans Contribute fresh, differentiated approaches to client programs throughout the creative development process Partner with senior staff to build an understanding of account financials, scope management, and staff utilization Collaborate with in-house digital marketing and social media professionals to align communications efforts with broader campaign goals Client Relations: Serve as a trusted, day-to-day client point of contact across accounts—keeping clients informed, managing expectations, and proactively surfacing issues and opportunities Take an active, prepared role in client update calls, status meetings, and strategic discussions Own the execution of assigned projects—managing timelines, coordinating team deliverables, and ensuring nothing falls through the cracks—with minimal oversight from supervisors Maintain accurate internal and client-facing dashboards and reporting Media Relations: Develop and execute media strategy across accounts, contributing ideas for both proactive and reactive opportunities Build and maintain relationships with journalists and editors across trade, regional, and national print, broadcast, and online outlets Develop compelling, well-researched pitches and lead outreach via email and phone Oversee end-to-end pitch campaigns: assigning media list builds, reviewing pitch quality, coordinating outreach, and managing coverage reporting Monitor the media landscape for timely opportunities and position clients as credible, go-to sources Content Creation: Draft and edit press releases, bylines, case studies, messaging documents, and sales collateral with accuracy and strong attention to detail Develop social media content that reflects an understanding of clients’ audiences, brand voice, and current platform best practices Contribute to award submissions, speaking proposals, and thought leadership programs Team & Talent Development: Mentor and support junior team members in developing core PR skills and client knowledge Effectively “manage up” to Supervisors, Directors, and VPs, keeping leadership informed and engaged Oversee project management and contribute to a culture of accountability and follow-through Participate in agency team-building initiatives and contribute to a collaborative, energized team culture Who You Are 3–5 years of PR agency experience—you’ve built a strong foundation and you’re ready to operate with greater independence and ownership You can hold your own in a room: confident, prepared, and capable of having a high-level conversation with a client, a senior journalist, or an executive An organized, deadline-driven professional who can manage multiple accounts and competing priorities without dropping the ball A strong, versatile writer with a sharp eye for accuracy, clarity, and brand voice across formats—from media pitches to client deliverables A proactive communicator who anticipates needs, keeps the right people informed, and doesn’t wait to be asked Curious and adaptable—you ramp up quickly on new industries and clients, asking smart questions and connecting dots others might miss Collaborative and team-oriented, but also comfortable taking ownership and working independently when the moment calls for it Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field What We Look For A collaborative, proactive, and persistent mindset Genuine curiosity and a desire to challenge the status quo Passion for Antenna’s mission-driven sectors and a determination to make a real impact A drive to deliver an invaluable client service experience, every time Enthusiasm for leveraging innovative tools and technology to drive results and optimize great work Compensation The base salary for this role is $70,000–$80,000. Relevant experience, skills, business needs, and other related qualifications determine final compensation. 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 and other practices for guidance, advice, friendship, and networking. We were hybrid before it was cool. Growth is the key to our collective success. We offer career development, training, and mobility. Connection and relationship building is everything. We offer regular outings, virtual events, interest Slack channels, and happy hours.