Description

APC’s Senior Account Executive leads day-to-day workstreams on assigned accounts, serving as a primary client contact while producing and quality-checking deliverables. This role bridges execution and leadership — owning projects end to end, mentoring junior staff and beginning to shape client strategy. 

About APC Collective Inc

APC is a full-service, award-winning communications agency built to do things differently. Our strategists, creators, writers, and collaborators craft tailored campaigns that deliver lasting results for clients across public affairs, consumer, beauty, tech, telecommunications, food and beverage, hospitality, philanthropy, real estate, and sports. We’ve built something special here. Something rooted in who we are as humans and how we want to show up daily, for each other, the moment, our communities and the world. We serve with honesty, humility, integrity, and grit, and we don’t take that privilege lightly. Thank you for your time, energy and interest in joining APC! 

EXPECTED ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES 

CLIENT SERVICE

• Serve as a primary day-to-day client contact and act as client lead on assigned work-streams
• Own multiple client and team deadlines and deliverables from assignment through completion
• Establish, maintain and deepen productive relationships with clients and agency partners
• Understand client business strategy, products and services, key customers and the competitive landscape well enough to anticipate needs
• Prepare and quality-check client status and activity reports, monitoring reports and competitor coverage; ensure meetings and logistics run smoothly 

CAMPAIGN STRATEGY

• Support development of client strategies from concept through execution and measurement, contributing research, ideas and tactical recommendations 

CONTENT CREATION

• Consistently produce quality brand marketing & communications content
• Research, outline, write, edit and proofread materials for client campaigns (traditional & social)
• Develop marketing, media and messaging materials: press releases, media advisories, talking points, etc.
• Review and strengthen junior staff drafts before senior or client review 

MEDIA, COMMUNITY & INFLUENCER ENGAGEMENT

• Develop and execute media relations strategies and outreach to elevate client storytelling and narrative
• Oversee development of accurate, targeted media lists aligned with client objectives and campaign goals
• Build and maintain general market and multicultural media and social influencer relationships on behalf of clients and agency
• Identify, establish and maintain productive relationships with editors, reporters, bloggers and influencers
• Stay informed with daily news consumption and monitoring
• Share and act on proactive opportunities for client engagement in traditional and social media 

NEW BUSINESS

• Support new business efforts through prospect research, presentation development and participation in pitch preparation 

TEAM ENGAGEMENT

• Oversee and mentor junior staff, reviewing work and helping grow their skill-sets
• Work proactively with team members and colleagues of all levels 

ONGOING LEARNING

• Keep abreast of industry trends, cultural movements and moments to help team and clients navigate opportunities mindfully
• Seek opportunities to take on new challenges and learn new skills for the benefit of professional growth, team and client output 

FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP

• Support the team in managing and tracking client time and expenses against scope 

CODE OF ETHICS 

• Demonstrate character and behaviors aligned with APC Collective’s ethics and values: integrity, honesty, hard work, kindness, respect and transparency 

REQUIREMENTS 

• Excellent communication and organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to adapt to new conditions, assignments and deadlines
• Strong work ethic and dedication to consistently provide quality work to the team and clients
• Demonstrated media relations results and strong project management skills, with the ability to run work-streams independently
• At least 3-4 years of experience in the communications field or relevant industry 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficient in media/distribution platforms (e.g., Muck Rack, Cision) and familiar with monitoring/analytics tools (e.g., Meltwater, Google Analytics, social insights)
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited college or university, or related work experience
• Bilingual with the ability to read and write in Spanish