Application Guide
How to Apply for Senior Account Executive
at Antenna Group
🏢 About Antenna Group
Antenna Group is a mission-driven PR agency focused on accelerating sustainable innovations for a clean economy. Working here means contributing to meaningful climate, real estate, mobility, and health initiatives that drive eco-friendly change.
About This Role
As Senior Account Executive, you'll lead integrated PR plans for clients in climate, real estate, mobility, and health sectors, serving as the day-to-day client contact. Your work directly impacts brand visibility and stakeholder engagement for sustainability-focused organizations.
💡 A Day in the Life
Start with a team stand-up to review client priorities, then draft a press release for a climate tech client and pitch it to reporters. Midday, you'll jump on a client call to discuss campaign performance, followed by mentoring a junior AE on media list building. End the day by updating project trackers and reviewing coverage reports.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Antenna Group Is Looking For
- 3–5 years PR agency experience with a focus on climate, sustainability, or clean tech clients.
- Proven track record of securing media placements in top-tier outlets covering environment, real estate, or health beats.
- Strong project management skills with ability to juggle multiple accounts and meet tight deadlines independently.
- Excellent writing and mentoring skills to craft press releases, bylines, and coach junior team members.
📝 Tips for Applying to Antenna Group
Highlight any experience with climate tech, sustainable real estate, or health innovation clients in your resume and cover letter.
Include specific examples of media pitches you've placed in outlets like The New York Times, Bloomberg Green, or TechCrunch.
Demonstrate your ability to manage multiple accounts by listing tools (e.g., Asana, Muck Rack) and your process for tracking deliverables.
Tailor your portfolio to include writing samples related to sustainability, such as press releases or bylines on clean energy topics.
Research Antenna Group's current client list (e.g., in climate or mobility) and mention how your skills align with their work.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
["Emphasize your passion for sustainability and how it aligns with Antenna Group's mission.", 'Showcase your agency experience managing client relationships and delivering results in fast-paced environments.', 'Provide a concrete example of a successful media relations campaign you led for a climate or tech client.', 'Mention your ability to mentor junior staff, as the role involves coaching team members.']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Review Antenna Group's website and recent case studies to understand their client work and impact metrics.
- → Look up their press releases or media mentions to see how they position their clients in the sustainability space.
- → Research key journalists covering climate and clean tech (e.g., at Axios, Reuters) to show industry knowledge.
- → Familiarize yourself with current trends in sustainable real estate and urban mobility to discuss during the interview.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Submitting a generic cover letter that doesn't mention sustainability or Antenna Group's specific focus.
- Failing to quantify results from past PR campaigns (e.g., media impressions, coverage count).
- Overlooking the remote work aspect—ensure you have a setup for virtual collaboration and time zone management.
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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