KCSA Strategic Communications

PUBLIC RELATIONS SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE (Tri-state Area) KCSA Strategic Communications is an integrated communications agency that boasts expertise in Media and Technology, Cannabis and Psychedelics, Financial Services, Healthcare, and Women’s Health and Wellness. Our team of PR, IR, and Digital/Social Media professionals leverage traditional communications, strong financial and media relationships, and digital strategies to tell our clients stories passionately and persuasively. We offer a variety of services to help companies elevate their media profile, raise capital, create a corporate narrative, manage crises, and so much more. At KCSA, your story doesn’t just get told: it gets celebrated! We’re looking for an SAE on our Financial Services team. This team works with companies at all stages including asset managers, banks, fintech companies, and beyond. The right candidate is financially astute and economically literate, possessing an understanding of the markets and how volatility plays into PR strategy. This person will have media “friendlies” and go-to’s at business outlets, trade and national outlets, and will have contacts spanning online, print, broadcast, and more. Writing is also important, and this person knows how to assemble PR documents quickly and with extreme attention to detail. They will also be confident in guiding junior team members. At KCSA, our people are our most important resource. We want them to be motivated, empowered, and to thrive, so we invest in them the same way our clients invest in us. Joining KCSA will give you access to: - A renowned team of public relations professionals with unparalleled knowledge of B2B communications - A front row seat to cutting edge industries and the communications strategies that fuel unprecedented growth - In-house investor relations & social media teams, enabling full cycle communications campaigns driving awareness and getting results - Remote work capabilities for all employees - Notable monetary incentive for new client referrals - Generous 401K contributions (1/2 up to 12%), full benefits, and paid time off - Quarterly mental health days as well as a paid day off for your birthday - ½ summer Fridays - A true work life balance. At KCSA we understand that the best work comes from an energized mind and body. Responsibilities: - Manage 5 client accounts at once, directly facilitating client comms - Day-to-day program involvement, including drafting & reviewing press releases, pitches, etc - Substantial media relationships - Developing first draft of strategic plan - Ideation of strategy and tactical execution - Ability to write bylines and/or press releases - Review of status reports / forecast / recaps to be provided to senior leadership - Cultivate and manage junior staff – AAE-AE level - Run one account with light supervision Requirements: - Bachelor’s Degree - Prior PR agency experience 3-5 years’ experience - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Team player with ability to take the lead on relevant projects

PUBLIC RELATIONS VICE PRESIDENT, FINANCIAL SERVICES (NYC/Tri State Area based) KCSA Strategic Communications is an integrated communications agency that boasts expertise in Media and Technology, Cannabis and Psychedelics, Financial Services, Healthcare, and Women’s Health and Wellness. Our team of PR, IR, and Digital/Social Media professionals leverage traditional communications, strong financial and media relationships, and digital strategies to tell our clients stories passionately and persuasively. We offer a variety of services to help companies elevate their media profile, raise capital, create a corporate narrative, manage crises, and so much more. At KCSA, your story doesn’t just get told: it gets celebrated! Within KCSA, the financial services PR team specializes in working with companies at all stages who want to rise above the industry buzz and position themselves and their leaders as experts in their space. This team specializes in all kinds of earned media, but places an emphasis on broadcast opportunities, broadcast media tours, etc. We’re looking for a Public Relations Vice President who’s as tuned into the daily financial news cycle as they are excited about building trusted relationships with clients, colleagues and media. If you check the headlines as you brush your teeth, keep in regular touch with current business reporters and producers, and have a knack for building and leading capable teams, we’d love to hear from you. Why you’ll love working here: At KCSA, people come first. We invest in our team the same way that our clients invest in us. Here’s what you can expect: - A talented team of PR professionals who love to collaborate and push boundaries. - In-house investor relations and social media teams for integrated campaigns. - 100% remote flexibility and a commitment to true work-life balance. - Generous 401(k) contributions (½ up to 12%), full health benefits and paid time off. - Quarterly mental health days and a day off for your birthday. - Half-day summer Fridays to soak up some sun. - Generous new business commission policy What you’ll do: As a Vice President on our financial services team, you’ll: - Create comprehensive client plans and strategies, demonstrating a clear knowledge of their vision and translating that into communications objectives - Constantly flex your media relations muscles, pitching clients and exeutives to journlists, reporters, and producers - Provide strategic counseling to clients. KCSA accounts require more than just a quarterly or annual strategy. The VP at KCSA is responsible for creating bespoke strategies to serve the ongoing growth of the account, as well as making sure that tactical activities ladder up to agreed upon strategies. - Serve as point of contact for 6-9 client accounts - Lead team of AAE, AE, SAE and AD level employees providing guidance and direct feedback on performance and deliverables. VPs set the tone for KCSA. VPs help foster growth and develop talent into the next generation of PR leaders. - Maintain key relations with target media contacts. - Maintain and cultivate relationships with clients, KCSA clients consider the VP a strategic member of their team, not their “agency lead”. KCSA VPs maintain a regular line of face-to-face, call and email communication with their clients. - Write and/or edit all final drafts of documentation and media for clients - Participate in new business initiatives including drafting of proposals/decks and pitching potential clients. Who you are: - Prior PR agency experience, 6-9 years direct experience in financial services PR - Experience managing account teams of 2-4 employees - Business relationships with key journalists and conference organizers - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Experience using media databases - Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel At KCSA, we know great talent comes in many forms. Even if you don’t check every box, we encourage you to apply. Your skills, perspective and passion could be exactly what we’re looking for. Ready to help us tell stories that make an impact? Apply today!

PUBLIC RELATIONS SENIOR ACCOUNT DIRECTOR - HEALTH & WELLNESS (NYC/Tri-state area) KCSA Strategic Communications is an integrated communications agency that boasts expertise in Media and Technology, Cannabis and Psychedelics, Financial Services, Healthcare, and Women’s Health and Wellness. Our team of PR, IR, and Digital/Social Media professionals leverage traditional communications, strong financial and media relationships, and digital strategies to tell our clients stories passionately and persuasively. We offer a variety of services to help companies elevate their media profile, raise capital, create a corporate narrative, manage crises, and so much more. At KCSA, your story doesn’t just get told: it gets celebrated! We are looking for a Public Relations - Senior Account Director on our Health & Wellness team that specializes in generating media opportunities, writing and developing dynamic pitches, executing day-to-day media relations efforts, and taking that further by focusing on larger level strategy as well. This role plays an integral part in ideation and brainstorming across the division. They maintain strong relationships with national and regional media outlets. Senior-level staff are also a cheerleader for the agency -- suggesting new initiatives for team building and keeping a positive work environment. With a roster of dynamic fast-growing clients, you will craft messaging, and leverage media relationships to create compelling narratives that support the client's vision and mission. At KCSA, our people are our most important resource. We want them to be motivated, empowered, and to thrive, so we invest in them the same way our clients invest in us. Joining KCSA will give you access to: - A renowned team of public relations professionals with unparalleled knowledge of B2B communications - A front row seat to cutting edge industries and the communications strategies that fuel unprecedented growth - In-house investor relations & social media teams, enabling full cycle communications campaigns driving awareness and getting results - Remote work capabilities for all employees - Notable monetary incentive for new client referrals - Generous 401K contributions (1/2 up to 12%), full benefits, and paid time off - Quarterly mental health days as well as a paid day off for your birthday - ½ summer Fridays - A true work life balance. At KCSA we understand that the best work comes from an energized mind and body. Responsibilities: - Developing PR strategies and dynamic pitches to meet client objectives and goals; Going above and beyond traditional pitching efforts to suggest interesting media activations to support brand objectives - Strategic planning and execution of outreach plan with little to no changes from Vice President / Senior Vice President / Managing Director - Ensure all teams are meeting client goals and objectives; keep teams on track - Heavy pitching and securing feature stories, brand stories, etc. on a national and regional level across online, print, broadcast and podcast media - Spearhead thought leadership media opportunities for clients / founders - Work alongside the greater KCSA to ensure all clients are speaking at the appropriate panels and events (both in person or digital), as well as put forward for broadcast interviews (business and consumer) and trend segment opportunities - Drafting of press releases - Oversees monthly client reporting and the updating of client materials - Communicating with clients regularly via email, phone and in person and building strong relationships with clients - Communicating daily with high-level editors/media - Managing and mentoring junior and mid-level staff - Participate in new business opportunities for KCSA - Support in the drafting of new business proposals About You: - Bachelor’s degree - 9+ years of relevant experience - A strong editorial network of business, fashion and wellness editors and writers - A clear vision of the industry and competitive landscape - Naturally proactive, with outstanding attention to detail and meticulous organizational skills - A people person, skilled at building rapport and collaborating across teams - Skilled writer and communicator - Ability to both balance many priorities and act resourcefully, all while maintaining a positive attitude - Residing in the Greater New York Metro Area preferred