Public Relations Senior Account Executive Job at Brilliant Agency in New York

Public Relations Senior Account Executive

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Brilliant is a fully integrated agency focused on family‑oriented brands. The company seeks a full‑time Senior Account Executive to support its award‑winning full‑funnel marketing agency, focusing on consumer products PR and integrated marketing. Ideal candidate will have 4+ years full‑time agency experience in consumer products PR or integrated marketing.

About the Agency

Brilliant is a fully integrated agency offering PR, influencer, social‑media, paid media, events & activations, and affiliate marketing. It serves consumer lifestyle brands with a focus on family products across baby/maternity, toys, tech, housewares, haircare, food, etc. The company is fully remote and empowers its team to work independently without office spaces.

Position Overview

The Account Executive is responsible for managing client relationships and executing public relations strategies to achieve client goals, including media relations and project management.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Management
  • Serve as primary point of contact, develop and maintain client relationships.
• Media Relations
  • Maintain media and influencer databases.
  • Draft and distribute pitches, press releases, media alerts; follow up and monitor coverage.
  • Coordinate media interviews and prepare spokesperson briefing documents.
  • Build relationships with key journalists and influencers.
• Award Programs
  • Lead client media awards programs: research, recommendations, submissions, and deadline management.
• Team Support
  • Review junior staff work: media lists, pitch edits, and provide feedback.
• Creative Ideation
  • Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute creative ideas for campaigns, product launches, and pitch angles.
• Project Management
  • Coordinate account timelines and deliverables.
  • Track progress and communicate with clients.
• Events & Activations
  • Assist in research, planning, and execution of virtual or live press and influencer events, media mailers, and related activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field.
• 4+ years PR agency experience in consumer goods industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple projects.
• Proactive, self‑starter with passion for trends.

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO
• Paid time off during Christmas/New Year
• Fabulous Fridays - office closes at 3 pm!
• 401(k) with 3% company match
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Medical and Dependent Care FSA
• Life insurance
• Long‑Term Disability