PR Account Executive Job at Brilliant Agency in New York

PR Account Executive role at Brilliant Agency

Brilliant, a fully integrated agency with a focus on consumer lifestyle brands, is seeking a Full-time Account Executive to join the agency’s earned influencer, media and brand campaign team. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of full-time agency experience in consumer products PR or integrated marketing.

Overview

Join Brilliant Agency as a Public Relations Account Executive to manage client relationships and execute PR strategies to achieve client goals. This role involves day-to-day client communication, media relations, and project management.

Responsibilities

• Client Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients. Develop and maintain client relationships.
• Media Relations: Pull and manage media and influencer databases; draft and distribute pitches, press releases, and media alerts; conduct follow-up and monitor coverage; coordinate media interviews and prepare spokesperson briefing documents; build relationships with key journalists and influencers.
• Awards: Lead client media awards programs including research, recommendations, submission applications, and deadline management.
• Junior Staff Management: Review junior team to-do lists, media lists, edit pitches and press materials, and provide feedback as necessary.
• Creative Ideation: Participate in brainstorms and contribute creative ideas for client campaigns, product launches, and pitch angles.
• Project Management: Coordinate project/campaign/account timelines and deliverables; track progress and communicate with clients.
• Events/Activations: Assist in research, planning, and execution of virtual or live press events and influencer events, as well as related materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field
• 3-4 years of PR agency experience in the consumer goods industry
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and manage multiple projects
• Proactive, self-starter attitude with a passion for staying ahead of trends

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO
• Paid time off between Christmas and New Year’s
• Fabulous Fridays — Office closes at 3 pm
• 401K with a 3% company match
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Medical and Dependent Care FSA
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Sales and Business Development
• Industries: Wireless Services, Telecommunications, and Communications Equipment Manufacturing