Account Executive
R+A is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to join our team.
Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years relevant experience. Positions require strategic thinking and exceptional client services skills, as well as experience managing colleagues, working with media, and developing and editing press materials. Candidates must demonstrate excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills; ability to manage and work to multiple deadlines simultaneously; work independently, with teams, and with clients; and think creatively and critically.
Responsibilities include: staff management; client liasing and coordination; media relations strategy, planning, and implementation; project management; coordinating press events; and writing and editing press materials. Candidates should also be able to think strategically about the use of new tools for cultural communications and audience development, and contribute to R+A’s corporate strategy for the future.
Candidates must have communications experience and a demonstrated interest in the arts and culture. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in the art, culture and design sector and those that have cultivated a network of cultural media relationships.
This position is based in NY with the flexibility to work from home up to three days a week.
The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $65,000 annually commensurate with experience.
R+A is committed to supporting our team members’ professional development and we offer numerous benefits including:
- A positive and supportive team with opportunities for advancement
- A mentorship program to help all staff develop and grow
- Generous paid time off
- An additional week of paid time off between Christmas and New Years
- Free Citibike membership
- 401K with a 3% employer match
- Employer contributions to medical, dental and vision plans.
- FSA (flexible spending account)
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- And much more
Positions available immediately.
R+A is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a more equitable arts community. Individuals of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Please e-mail a resume and cover letter that specifically addresses why you are interested in a job in arts communications and at R+A specifically, and how your prior experience is applicable to the work we do at R+A to careers@resnicow.com.
Please do not call to follow-up. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we will only contact applicants invited for an interview.
