The Lede Company is looking for a Senior Account Manager with substantial agency experience to join our Strategic Communications Division in our Los Angeles office. The division's experience includes helping high-profile institutions and individuals in the entertainment, media, tech, and related creative communities establish and manage their public profiles. The Senior Account Manager will create strategic plans, drive proactive media outreach, and serve as a key liaison with clients to execute media opportunities and fulfill client objectives.
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES- Develop creative story angles and pitches to secure media coverage across print, broadcast, and digital outlets at regional and national levels.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with traditional and new media (entertainment trade, consumer substacks, etc.), as well as current and prospective clients.
- Work directly with clients and senior staff, leading or supporting client communications as appropriate.
- Create and execute strategic communication plans, including messaging development and PR initiatives.
- Identify emerging cultural, media and consumer trends and translate them into strategic opportunities for client brands
- Manage multiple client accounts simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
- Write, edit, and proof PR and marketing materials, including press releases, pitches, and narratives.
- Proactively develop compelling storytelling concepts for clients and their projects.
- Review and manage client deliverables, including itineraries, agendas, recap reports, and media coverage, ensuring timely distribution.
- Collaborate with internal support teams to execute client communications efficiently.
- Deliver strong results aligned with client goals and evolving priorities.
QUALIFICATIONS - 6-8 years of work experience in corporate communications.
- Experience assisting and implementing short and long-term communications strategies on behalf of companies, institutions, or individuals.
- Excellent writing skills. Whether writing an official press release, an awards submission, or a casual email, you can tailor your writing style to deliver information effectively.
- Ability to multitask and balance multiple clients. When everyone thinks their time and work is most important, you understand how to balance competing requests and keep everyone happy.
- Ability to meet deadlines without sacrificing quality.
- Solid relationships with members of the media, particularly entertainment and media reporters.
- A passion for media. You get your news from a wide range of sources and follow broader media trends.
- A strong understanding of the entertainment industry.
- A team-oriented attitude. You understand that it's about the team's success. You are willing to step out of your comfort zone to help the team succeed.
- Bachelor's Degree.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Google Docs, Google Sheets and Google Slides.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS - Hybrid; minimum 3 days a week in-office
- Some evening and weekend hours will be required
