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Account Executive

Publication or Company  Child's Play Communications
Child's Play Communications
Industry  Public Relations
Job Duration Full Time
Job Location New York, NY
Job Requirements Child's Play Communications, award-winning specialists in connecting companies with moms, seeks an Account Executive. The ideal candidate will have PR agency experience, strong writing skills and a proven track record in media relations. In addition, applicants should have experience managing multiple client projects and the ability to multitask effectively.

Primary responsibilities will include:
• Manage multiple projects for a variety of clients while executing day-to-day account activities
• Serve as day-to-day client contact and provide strategic counsel to client on tactical manners
• Implement media outreach securing placements in print, web and broadcast outlets
• Write pitches, press releases, media outreach plans and various copy
• Supervise junior staff and oversee media lists
• Assist in the development of PR strategy, including budget and timelines
• Coordinate with social media manager to oversee blogger, Facebook and Twitter activity
Required: 2-3 years PR agency experience. This position will include ongoing media relations, including pitching to print, web and broadcast outlets. Experience in social media a plus. Please include resume, salary requirement and cover letter indicating why you would make the best choice for this position. Contact: sb@childsplaypr.com.
About Our Company Child's Play Communications
Celebrating its 25th Anniversary in 2013, Child's Play Communications is the leading agency specializing in public relations, social media, word-of-mouth communications and online marketing for products and services targeted to moms. Clients have included brand leaders such as Disney, Warner Bros., Heinz, Hewlett Packard, Wildlife Conservation Society, Hasbro and Parents magazine. Based in New York City, the award-winning agency offers an exciting array of proprietary services to engage this influential market through traditional media, online and in-person, including Team Mom™, the company's own network of mom review-bloggers. For additional information, please visit our Web site, like us on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter or Pinterest