Account Executive, Crisis Communications

Account Executive, Crisis Communications

New York, N.Y.

Orchestra is a full-service marketing-communications firm that offers clients across sectors unparalleled strategy, storytelling, and data science expertise. Its growing team of 700+ storytellers and strategists is shaping what's next in communications, with experience that spans consumer, technology, climate and sustainability, education, healthcare, philanthropy, real estate, travel, hospitality and arts and culture, to name a few.

People of all backgrounds and abilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Our Legal Affairs & Crisis Communications team combines traditional crisis communications helping institutions, companies, nonprofits and high net-worth individuals defend themselves from reputational threats by shaping the narrative swirling around them with advocacy for some of the most important causes of our day—defending civil rights, combating gender and race discrimination, advocating for gun violence prevention.

Orchestra is seeking a thoughtful and driven Account Executive to join our Legal & Crisis Communications team. In this role, you will support clients navigating complex, high-profile challenges, from sensitive legal matters to urgent media situations and advocacy campaigns on some of today’s most pressing social issues. You’ll help execute communications strategies that shape public understanding, manage risk, and advance meaningful outcomes for our clients.

This role is based in our New York, N.Y. office on a hybrid basis. The Legal & Crisis team is in-office at least 3 days per week.

As an Account Executive on the Legal Affairs and Crisis Communications team, you will...

• Implement strategy, creative brainstorming and campaign planning for multiple high-profile accounts
• Manage media monitoring and rapid response for clients
• Write and edit persuasive external and internal documents including vetting reports, research memos, and fact sheets
• Oversee day-to-day communications with clients, including staffing weekly calls, and analyzing press coverage and writing event recaps
• Manage work streams across multiple accounts

• 2-3 years of relevant experience in strategic communications in a PR agency or media outlet, or politics, government or advocacy
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to handle multiple assignments at once, work quickly and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work with a team to meet group objectives

Salary range: $70,000 - $80,000 (commensurate with experience and skills).

• Medical, dental and vision insurance for employees and dependents
• Pre-tax Health Savings Account Savings Plan (HSA-SP) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401K with a 4% employer match and no vesting period
• Generous paid time off (FTO)
• Mobile phone reimbursement for data and minutes