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# Account Executive, Higher Education at BerlinRosen

- **Company:** BerlinRosen
- **Location:** New York, NY
- **Posted:** 2026-10-13
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-07
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/berlinrosen/jobs/8885294002

## Job description

## ABOUT ORCHESTRA

Orchestra is 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 BerlinRosen, 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[www.orchestraco.com](http://www.orchestraco.com/).

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.

## ABOUT THE HIGHER EDUCATION TEAM

BerlinRosen’s Higher Education team sits within Orchestra’s Tech & Corporate practice and brings deep expertise in guiding colleges, universities and academic institutions through today’s complex communications landscape. Our work spans paid, earned, social, content and crisis communications, giving us the ability to deliver fully integrated, cross-channel strategies that drive impact.

We partner with leading institutions spanning the Ivy League, elite R1 research universities and flagship public university systems, helping them elevate their voices, protect their reputations and engage key audiences in a competitive and fast-changing higher education environment.

## ABOUT THIS ROLE

BerlinRosen is seeking an Account Executive to join our Higher Education team. You will maintain daily client relations, plan and execute day-to-day project deliverables, support and lead junior staff and conceptualize strategies, pitches and media placements.

This role not only manages the day-to-day work and deliverables, but anticipates clients’ needs and quickly assesses the strongest team approach to meet them. Working closely with client leads and internal staff, you will manage up and down, delegate to peers and junior staff and develop and advance strategy alongside senior leaders.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about higher education and the role it plays in society, and who is eager to elevate the stories of colleges, universities and other organizations across the higher education landscape while leading client work that advances their goals and initiatives.

Note: This role is based in our New York, N.Y. or Washington, D.C. office on a hybrid basis, 3 days per week in office.

## ACCOUNTABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

As an Account Executive on the Higher Education team, you will…

- Drive media relations pitching engine; developing creative pitch angles, building media lists, and conducting outreach to and maintaining relationships with key reporters.
- Support the creation of strategy by providing regular creative ideas for clients to engage audiences across owned, paid and earned media channels
- Drive day-to-day client deliverables, managing up and down to ensure team alignment while proactively surfacing new ideas and opportunities for our clients
- Manage media monitoring and rapid response across your accounts
- Write and edit persuasive external and internal materials, including strategy decks, messaging, op-eds, social and web copy
- Supports day-to-day communications with clients, including analyzing press coverage and writing regular progress reports
- Manage workstreams across multiple accounts

Essential skills:

- 2–3 years of experience in communications, including experience in-house at companies, nonprofits or higher education institutions, or within media or journalism; PR agency experience preferred
- Familiarity with and interest in the higher education landscape
- Ability to handle multiple assignments at once, work quickly and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated relationships with reporters and strong news sense
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with varying levels of staff, clients and media
- Strong attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a team to meet group objectives
- Proficiency in Google and Microsoft software suites

## WORKING AT BERLINROSEN

Compensation philosophy: BerlinRosen offers competitive industry-rate salary bands with the goal of retaining and growing talented individuals. We regularly review and adjust our compensation structure as needed to ensure equity across teams and levels.

Salary range (commensurate with experience and skills): $65,000 - 80,000

## #LI-KB1

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We're part of Orchestra, the first communications company built for today’s media landscape. Since 2022, it’s acquired nine firms, including: [BerlinRosen](https://www.berlinrosen.com/), [Civitas Public Affairs Group](https://www.civitaspublicaffairs.com/), [Derris](http://derris.com/), [Glen Echo Group](https://www.glenechogroup.com/), [Inkhouse](http://inkhouse.com/), [M18](http://m18pr.com/), [Message Lab](https://messagelab.com/), [Onward](https://thisisonward.com/) and [Small Girls PR](https://www.smallgirlspr.com/). It also launched [Brightmode](http://www.brightmode.com/), a talent acquisition firm for communication professionals. Learn more at: [www.orchestraco.com](http://www.orchestraco.com/).

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## About BerlinRosen

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: BerlinRosen is a full-service strategic communications and public relations firm that operates with the speed and intensity of a political campaign, serving top companies, organizations, and leaders.
- **Entity Type**: Private (part of Orchestra Group, LLC)
- **Headquarters**: New York, New York, United States (offices also in Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles)
- **Founded**: 2005
- **Founders**: Valerie Berlin and Jonathan Rosen

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Public Relations and Communications Services, Strategic Communications, Public Affairs, Crisis Management, Political Campaign Strategy
- **Target customers**: B2B and B2C – corporations, nonprofits, political campaigns, real estate developers, hospitality brands, technology companies, and advocacy organizations
- **Mission or purpose statement**: Built to operate with the speed and intensity of a political campaign, BerlinRosen takes a 360-degree approach to communications — activating audiences and elevating story above all. [berlinrosen.com](https://berlinrosen.com/about-berlin-rosen/)

## Products & Services
- **Brand Strategy**: Positioning, messaging, and identity development
- **Content Development & Strategy**: Thought leadership, copywriting, graphic design, video production
- **Crisis Communications**: Scenario planning, media training, rapid-response counsel
- **Public Affairs & Advocacy**: Campaigns, organizing, mobilization, issues management
- **Political Campaigns**: Direct mail, digital strategy, paid media, influencer relations
- **Digital & Paid Media**: Social media strategy, SEO/AEO, advertising
- **Events & Experiential**: Activations, event planning
- **Executive Advisory**: C-suite counsel, transformation, culture change
- **Internal Communications**: Employee engagement, change communication
- **Research & Strategic Insights**: Audience analysis, message testing

[berlinrosen.com](https://berlinrosen.com/)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of $35.0 million (LinkedIn estimate, 2025)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: O2 Investment Partners (led a private equity round in January 2022). Parent company: Orchestra Group, LLC, which comprises 700+ experts across multiple agencies.
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Acquired Civitas Public Affairs Group (September 2024), Derris (August 2022), InkHouse (May 2023), Message Lab (October 2023), and Onward (July 2022).
  - Headcount of ~223 employees (+1.7% YoY) with offices in New York, D.C., and Los Angeles.
  - Named #1 Best PR Firm in America by Observer PR Power (2022, 2023); PRWeek Outstanding Large Agency of the Year (2023); Forbes Best PR Agencies (5/5 stars).

[linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/berlinrosen)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Political campaign DNA**: Speed, intensity, and rapid-response capability that differentiates from traditional PR firms.
- **Full-service, integrated offering**: Combines public affairs, crisis, creative, digital, and paid media under one roof.
- **Award-winning reputation**: Consistently top-ranked by industry peers and publications.
- **Part of Orchestra**: Access to a larger network of 700+ specialists across consumer, tech, nonprofit, real estate, sports, and hospitality.
- **Deep expertise in high-stakes sectors**: Real estate, healthcare, economic justice, travel, hospitality, and political campaigns.

## Strategic Focus
- **Continued expansion** through acquisitions to broaden service offerings and geographic reach.
- **Integration within Orchestra** to provide cross-channel, executive advisory, and tactical execution for complex client challenges.
- **Deepening sector practices** (e.g., real estate, higher education, impact/philanthropy, crisis communications) while maintaining political campaign speed.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Collaborative, fast-paced, and mission-driven. Described as “no two days are the same” with team outings and meme-filled Slack chats. Emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion (“All are welcome”). [berlinrosen.com/careers](https://berlinrosen.com/careers/)
- **Remote/Hybrid/Office**: Hybrid presence required in New York, D.C., or Los Angeles for most roles; some positions listed as “Remote” (e.g., Future Opportunities, Vice President, Higher Education Public Relations). [job-boards.greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/berlinrosen)
- **Benefits**:
  - 20 weeks paid parental leave
  - 100% employer-paid health, dental, vision, and life insurance premiums
  - 401(k) with 4% employer match (no vesting period)
  - Flexible vacation days plus 5 collective days off between Christmas and New Year’s
  - ClassPass membership (8 credits/month)
  - Pet insurance, commuter benefits, mobile phone reimbursement
  - Unlimited snacks and cold brew machine
  - FSA and HSA options
- **Employee Ratings** (LinkedIn, 214 reviews): Overall 3.3/5 – Work-Life 3.0, Compensation 3.9, Culture 3.6, Career 3.8.
- **Notable Perks**: “Seriously epic” snack room, team bonding, and opportunities to work on high-impact, high-stakes campaigns.

## Sources
1. [BerlinRosen Website](https://berlinrosen.com/)
2. [BerlinRosen Careers Page](https://berlinrosen.com/careers/)
3. [BerlinRosen About Page](https://berlinrosen.com/about-berlin-rosen/)
4. [BerlinRosen Job Board (Greenhouse)](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/berlinrosen)
5. [BerlinRosen LinkedIn Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/berlinrosen)

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