Account Executive (Contract)

About the Job:

McPherson Strategies is seeking an Account Executive to join us on an initial 3-month contract basis, with the opportunity to extend into a permanent full-time role. We need someone who can hit the ground running — bringing sharp strategic instincts, strong media relationships, and the ability to drive real results for clients doing work that matters. This is a great fit if you’re looking to prove yourself in a fast-moving, mission-driven environment.

Location:

While our team operates remotely, candidates must be based in the greater New York City region, including New York, New Jersey or Connecticut.

Responsibilities:

The role will encompass a diverse range of tasks tailored to individual client needs, including but not limited to:

• Identify and execute opportunities to earn clients visibility — media placements, influencer engagements, conference pitches, and more

• Contribute to strategic communications planning and help bring those strategies to life

• Manage key implementation tasks: building media and influencer lists, conducting media and influencer outreach, identifying and pitching relevant conferences and events, drafting op-eds, developing social media campaigns, and more

• Show up actively on client calls and keep account project management moving

• Support new business proposals and firm marketing as needed

Key Qualities:

• 4+ years in communications — agency experience a strong plus

• A self-starter who doesn’t wait to be told what to do

• Sharp writer and clear thinker who presents information in a digestible way

• Strong relationship management across clients, media, and external stakeholders

• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail

• Excellent time management and project management skills

• Genuinely curious and plugged into the news cycle and media landscape

• Comfortable working with a remote team

• Deep care for social impact and the work of creating change

• Bonus: Existing relationships in the social impact space

Sound like you? Please send your resume to [email protected] along with a brief note about why you think you’re right for the role.