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About the position BerlinRosen is seeking a Senior Account Executive to join our rapidly-growing Sports Business team. This person will help lead daily client relations, plan and execute day-to-day and long-term project deliverables, support and lead junior staff and conceptualize strategies, pitches and media placements. You will work closely with client leads and internal staff, delegating to peers and junior staff and develop and advance strategy with senior leaders. In this role you will advance game changing sports and development projects and initiatives, while also supporting crisis communications, across different markets and verticals. This is a great opportunity for someone who is well-plugged in the world of media, has a passion for the business of sports and its relationship with cities and the built environment and wants to take the lead on client initiatives and work. Responsibilities • Support with managing clients • Engage with key reporters • Drive day-to-day execution with little guidance and stay on track of client deliverables • Be an active participant on client calls by contributing to brainstorming, flagging concerns and problem-solving with executive members of our client teams • Write and edit strategic external communications including press releases, op-eds, fact sheets, talking points, editorial board memos, and comprehensive communications strategies as well as internal materials such as internal memos, newsletters, employee messages, and video scripts • Participate in business development opportunities • Manage internal client teams and mentor junior staff • Travel and staff client events or in-person meetings as needed Requirements • 3-5 years of experience in communications: in-house for sports companies, media or journalism; PR agency experience preferred • Familiarity and interest in professional sports • Ability to handle multiple assignments at once, work quickly and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment • Demonstrated relationships with reporters and strong news sense • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with varying levels of staff, executives, clients, the media, etc. • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail to ensure accuracy and efficiency in all tasks and projects • Demonstrated composure under pressure, with a solution-oriented mindset and proactive approach to overcoming challenges and addressing unexpected situations • Ability to work with a team to meet group objectives • Proficient in Google and Microsoft software suites