Account Executive

Account Executive

Hi, we're Derris. We partner with category-defining brands that shape culture.

In today's fractured media landscape, breaking through — and staying relevant — has never been more challenging. Founded during an evolution in consumer behavior and media consumption, Derris meets the now and molds what's next. We're a team of cultural experts and consumer strategists who help tell channel agnostic and insight-driven stories that move people and define generations.

Everything we do at Derris is in service of earning attention for the brands that matter most — the ones defining categories and leaving a lasting impact on culture.

From beauty, lifestyle and fashion, to food, health & wellness, home & hospitality, sports and more — we work with both new and established companies to develop narratives that stand out in cluttered industries. A few of the clients on our roster include: Rhode, Starface, Olaplex, Cécred, Warby Parker, Reformation and Bombas.

In 2022 we joined Orchestra, a strategic communications and marketing company built for today's complex and fragmented world. Our partner agencies include BerlinRosen, Civitas, Glen Echo Group, Inkhouse, M18, Message Lab, Onward and Small Girls PR. It also launched Brightmode, a talent acquisition firm for communications professionals.

Derris is looking for an Account Executive, PR & Influencer who will be responsible for managing the day-to-day tactical execution on accounts while also learning strategic planning across a variety of clients. The ideal candidate will have experience working across industries and be comfortable working with account teams with several team members. Further, we are looking for candidates passionate about contributing to company culture.

Location: This role is based in our New York, NY office on a hybrid basis. Derris staff are in-office 3 days per week, Tuesday through Thursday.

Accountabilities And Qualifications

• Serve as day-to-day tactical lead for clients, including both internal and external client calls and meetings
• Lead pitching efforts across broadcast, print and online
• Cultivate and maintain strong media relationships
• Draft media and client-facing materials, including pitches, talking points, prep docs and press releases
• Adhere to deadlines through effective time management
• Learn and strengthen management skills through oversight of junior team members
• Communicate effectively across accounts, both internally and externally
• Provide client counsel on the best influencer strategy based on goals and a strong business case for their particular brand
• Develop and execute influencer paid and organic campaigns from strategic and creative development, identification of creators, outreach and relationship management, negotiations and contracts, content approvals and measurement

Essential skills:

• 2-4 years of public relations and/or influencer marketing experience; agency experience preferred
• Proven track record of media relations experience and client relationship development
• Ability to think through communication strategies and deliver tangible results with a strong sense of tactical execution
• Comfort with writing stylistically and shifting writing styles based on client deliverables & internal meetings
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Capability to work independently and in a dynamic, high energy, team-oriented atmosphere
• Self-starter mentality with the drive to initiate project ownership
• Able to exhibit professionalism with clients and internal staff at all times
• Comfortable working across industries

The salary range for this role is $64,300 - $70,000, commensurate with experience.

Benefits & Perks

• Employer-sponsored Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Pre-tax Health Savings Account Savings Plan (HSA-SP) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401K with a 4% employer match and no vesting period
• Free lunch 1x per week
• Generous paid time off (PTO), inclusive of general PTO, 13 paid bank holidays and 2 days for volunteer work
• Summer Fridays
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Parental leave
• Monthly cell phone data reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Continuous skills training tailored to your role