Account Executive, Crisis Communications

Account Executive, Crisis Communications

Orchestra is a full-service marketing-communications firm that offers clients across sectors unparalleled strategy, storytelling, and data science expertise. Its growing team of 700+ storytellers and strategists is shaping what's next in communications, with experience that spans consumer, technology, climate and sustainability, education, healthcare, philanthropy, real estate, travel, hospitality and arts and culture, to name a few.

People of all backgrounds and abilities 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 Legal Affairs & Crisis Communications Team

Our Legal Affairs & Crisis Communications team combines traditional crisis communications helping institutions, companies, nonprofits and high net-worth individuals defend themselves from reputational threats by shaping the narrative swirling around them with advocacy for some of the most important causes of our day—defending civil rights, combating gender and race discrimination, advocating for gun violence prevention. The team serves as high-level strategic partners, helping clients identify a desired outcome and then chart a course to reach it, whether via stakeholder communications, media strategy, leveraging of owned channels or, most often, a combination of those tactics and more.

About This Role

Orchestra is seeking a thoughtful and driven Account Executive to join our Legal & Crisis Communications team. In this role, you will support clients navigating complex, high-profile challenges, from sensitive legal matters to urgent media situations and advocacy campaigns on some of today's most pressing social issues. You'll help execute communications strategies that shape public understanding, manage risk, and advance meaningful outcomes for our clients.

Role location: This role is based in our New York, N.Y. office on a hybrid basis. The Legal & Crisis team is in-office at least 3 days per week.

Accountabilities & Qualifications

As an Account Executive on the Legal Affairs and Crisis Communications team, you will...

Implement strategy, creative brainstorming and campaign planning for multiple high-profile accounts

Manage media monitoring and rapid response for clients

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 in a PR agency or media outlet, or politics, government or advocacy

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

Working At Orchestra

Salary range (commensurate with experience and skills): $70,000 - $80,000

Benefits:

Medical, dental and vision insurance for employees and dependents

Pre-tax Health Savings Account Savings Plan (HSA-SP) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

401K with a 4% employer match and no vesting period

Generous paid time off (FTO)

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Mobile phone reimbursement for data and minutes

Employer-funded life insurance

Discounted annual bikeshare membership

Corporate discounts through Tickets at Work