PR Account Executive Job at Brilliant in New York

Overview

Brilliant, one of the most respected and rapidly growing agencies is seeking a Full-time Account Executive to join the agency’s award-winning 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.

Who We Are

• Brilliant is a fully integrated agency offering PR, Influencer, Social Media, Paid Media, Events & Activations and Affiliate Marketing.

What We Do

• We are a unique agency made up of nearly 30 team members with big brand and big agency experience, looking for a place where they can stand out and make an impact. What We Do :
• Brilliant is a fully remote company and is one of the most respected agencies serving consumer lifestyle brands with a specific focus on products, brands, and services for families including baby and maternity, toys and games, tech, housewares, haircare and food.
• We give our team the resources they need to get their work done without having to sit in a cubicle or stuffy office.

Position Overview

• The Account Executive is responsible for managing client relationships and executing public relations strategies to achieve client goals.

This role involves day-to-day client communication, media relations, and project management.

Key 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 / media alerts; conduct follow up and monitor for coverage. Coordinate media interviews and develop spokesperson briefing documents. Build relationships with key journalists and influencers.
• Awards: Lead client media awards programs inclusive of research, recommendations, submission applications, and managing deadlines.
• Junior Staff Management: Review junior member 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, new product launches, pitch angles, etc.
• 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 media & influencer press events, creative media mailers, etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a 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 environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• A 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