ABOUT BERLINROSEN
BerlinRosen is a fast-growing, full-service consulting and communications firm with more than 300 communications and campaign strategists in New York, Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles. Since its founding in 2005, BerlinRosen has powerfully expanded its presence in corporate, social impact/ESG, nonprofit, entertainment, media, racial justice, healthcare, hospitality, real estate, architecture, design, urbanism, land use, lifestyle, technology, issue advocacy and workers’ rights communications. They have received more than 50 awards and recognitions, including being the only agency to be named #1 on Observer’s PR Power List for three consecutive years, PRNews’ Large PR Agency of the Year (2023; 2021), PR News’ Digital Firm of the Year (2023) and 5/5 Stars on Forbes’ latest Best PR Agencies in America list.
People of color, people with disabilities and women are strongly encouraged to apply. BerlinRosen 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 & PUBLIC AFFAIRS 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, Los Angeles and other major cities across the country on issues ranging from healthcare, urban planning, affordable housing, issue advocacy, social impact and progressive policy, public affairs, 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 Public Affairs team within the Cities practice works with thought leaders, award-winning institutions and major advocacy groups, including the New York Immigration Coalition, the New York Housing Conference, the Citizens Budget Commission and the Regional Plan Association.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
BerlinRosen is seeking an Account Executive to join our team working on public affairs. This role will focus on supporting a variety of strategic communications through BerlinRosen’s competitive research practice. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about issues including land use and urban planning, social issues, housing, sustainability, economic development and health care. The person best suited for this role will have excellent writing and organizational skills, plus internship or other relevant experience in strategic communications, journalism, political campaigns, and/or government.
ACCOUNTABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
As an Account Executive on the Cities & Public Affairs team, you will…
Implement strategy, creative brainstorming and campaign planning for multiple high-profile accounts
Manage media monitoring and rapid response for BerlinRosen accounts.
Write and edit persuasive external and internal documents including vetting reports, research memos, and fact sheets.
Oversee day-to-day communications with clients, including staffing weekly calls, and analyzing press coverage and writing event recaps.
Manage work streams across multiple accounts
Essential skills:
2-3 years of relevant experience in strategic communications from working in politics, government or advocacy or with a PR agency, media outlet or in-house communications team
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to handle multiple assignments at once, work quickly and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to work with a team to meet group objectives