Senior Account Executive

ERM

Senior Account Executive in sustainability communications for clients facing reputational challenges. Developing media strategies, managing client relationships, and monitoring industry trends.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeWalnut Creek • California, Oregon, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $85,000 - $104,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and deliver earned media strategies aligned with client objectives; create media lists, track coverage; leverage tools and AI platforms; build and maintain trusted relationships with journalists and influencers.
Engage in broader reputation management strategies including monitoring emerging reputation risks and stakeholder sentiment, supporting rapid response and issues management planning, and tracking evolving media, policy, and AI-driven reputation trends.
Ability to identify and act on timely news moments, translating complex sustainability topics into relevant, media-ready commentary.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple accounts, deadlines, and competing priorities with attention to detail.
Experience analyzing earned media performance and communicating insights and recommendations to clients.
Anticipate client needs, identify opportunities, and proactively recommend solutions.
Assist development of messaging, media strategy, and crisis communications, risk narratives, Q&A documents, and stakeholder communications including preparing responses to industry issues on behalf of clients.
Present ideas and recommendations effectively, in an engaging, confidence-building manner, both in prepared presentations and extemporaneously in client meetings.
Be a collaborative and productive team member who is willing to go above and beyond to ensure results for clients and ERM.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 4 years’ experience in corporate communications, preferably in an agency setting
Proven experience in delivering integrated, multi-channel sustainability PR programs for clients across sectors and geographies.
Hands-on experience with earned media, including demonstrable relationships with journalists.
Ability to develop and execute proactive media strategies, including story mining, positioning, and tailored pitching approaches for top-tier and trade media.
Demonstrate sound strategic judgment and the ability to connect media activity to broader business, reputation, and stakeholder objectives.
Strong understanding of media monitoring tools (e.g., Signal AI, Meltwater) and how to use insights to inform strategy.
Excellent writing and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft clear, concise, and compelling content.
Experience working in a fast-paced sustainability communications agency environment, ideally with a focus on B2B clients across sectors such as finance, manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, or technology.
Requires a 4-year degree (e.g., Bachelor of Arts) or equivalent degree within appropriate discipline such as Business, Marketing, or Communications.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off
Parental leave
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
AD&D insurance
401(k) or RRSP/DPSP

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Hard Skills & Tools

Media StrategyStory MiningPositioningTailored PitchingContent CreationPerformance AnalysisReputation ManagementStakeholder CommunicationCrisis ManagementInsights Analysis

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCollaborationAttention to DetailPresentation SkillsProactive Problem Solving

Certifications

Bachelor of Arts