Senior Account Executive, Integrated Communications

About Derris

Derris is part of Orchestra, a strategic communications and marketing company built for today’s complex and fragmented world. From decoding audiences to designing bold strategies, Orchestra integrates people, platforms, and stories that stick to help clients build lasting influence. The company offers programs that span from the highest level strategic business counsel through to tactical execution. Orchestra brings together 700+ people with experience across consumer and lifestyle, technology, nonprofit and philanthropy, real estate, sports, travel, hospitality, and more.

Made up of leading firms Berlin Rosen, Civitas Public Affairs Group, Derris, Glen Echo Group, Inkhouse, M18, Message Lab, Onward and Small Girls PR. It also launched Brightmode, a talent acquisition firm for communications professionals, and Versus Media Group, a strategy-first political media team. Learn more at

Derris is part of Orchestra, a strategic communications and marketing company built for today’s complex and fragmented world. From decoding audiences to designing bold strategies, Orchestra integrates people, platforms, and stories that stick to help clients build lasting influence. The company offers programs that span from the highest level strategic business counsel through to tactical execution. Orchestra brings together 700+ people with experience across consumer and lifestyle, technology, nonprofit and philanthropy, real estate, sports, travel, hospitality, and more.

Made up of leading firms Berlin Rosen, Civitas Public Affairs Group, Derris, Glen Echo Group, Inkhouse, M18, Message Lab, Onward and Small Girls PR. It also launched Brightmode, a talent acquisition firm for communications professionals, and Versus Media Group, a strategy-first political media team. Learn more at  People of all backgrounds and abilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Orchestra is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff, and recognizes that its continued success depends on hiring and retaining high-quality creative professionals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences.

Opportunities for advancement exist, and we are committed to helping all staff develop and grow.

Derris is looking for a Senior Account Executive, Integrated Communications to be responsible for leadership and strategic planning across a variety of clients, with a focus on influencer initiatives and helping brands activate across emerging platforms. The ideal candidate will have experience working across industries and is comfortable leading account teams with several team members. We’re looking for someone who is passionate about contributing to company culture and leadership, while also helping grow and mentor junior staff.

This role is based in our New York, NY office on a hybrid basis. Derris staff are in-office 3 days per week, Tuesday through Thursday.

• Provide client counsel on the best influencer strategy based on goals and a strong business case for their particular brand
• Lead client relationships and day-to-day contact alongside senior members of the team
• Develop and execute influencer paid and organic campaigns from strategic and creative brief development, influencer casting, outreach and relationship management, negotiations and contracts, content feedback and approvals, and measurement and optimization
• Establish, cultivate, and maintain strong media and influencer relationships
• Ensure all influencer marketing activities comply with relevant legal and regulatory requirements by region
• Implement and enforce company policies regarding influencer marketing activities
• Track, analyze, and report on key metrics related to influencer programs, such as traffic,…