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Public Relations Account Executive

Relevance International, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Relevance International is a premier, woman-owned, full-service public relations (PR), brand-building and digital media agency passionate about delivering strategic results and generating media waves through industry firsts and innovative campaigns. With offices in New York, London, Los Angeles, and Dubai, Relevance International is ideally positioned to help its growing client base reach audiences throughout the world. All team members are expected to represent Relevance International as professional brand Ambassadors.The role of the Account Executive is essential to internal and external, client facing PRfunctions.

PERKS OF WORKING AT RELEVANCE INTERNATIONAL

Dynamic hybrid work environment (2 days in office, 3 days work from home) and “Work from Anywhere” program two weeks a year.

Generous PTO policy in addition to being closed the last week of the year.

Summer Fridays

Thirsty Thursday Wine hour, Bagel Birthdays and regular company events and outings to celebrate the team and holidays!

Excellent career development with external and internal training programs for all employees.

Reviews twice a year and regular coaching and mentoring sessions for all staff.

Annual worldwide Visioning and strategy sessions at New York HQ.

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, 401k with generous company matching.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A point person for account work -- conducts proactive and strategic media relations for clients with direction from supervisor

Drafts agendas and notes that need almost no editing with no items missed

Coordinate and schedule meetings proactively

Update media lists and proactively look for new reporters and publications to addAbility to send e-blasts quickly and efficiently

Conduct research, as needed

Monitor media for clients

Proactively work buddy list

Draft releases, pitches, and other written materials with supervision that need no more than one round of edits

Effectively and frequently pitches by phone as well as email, secures a significant quality and quantity of placements

Manage social media accounts for the agency and for clients

Helps fellow junior staff with questions and edits

Be a major contributor to account interaction

Contribute to meetings in a supportive way, ensure meeting materials are prepared, available and organized

Regularly clip, file and send digital and print press placements

Proactively come up with ideas and suggest next steps for clients

Come up with PR ideas for Relevance International (treating us like a client)

Strong understanding of social media channels

Reads industry and consumer publications we pitch

Organized and on top of the to-do list.Meets deadlines

Keeps drive and all digital assets organized and neat

SKILLS/CORE COMPETENCIESREQUIRED/PREFERRED

Has knowledge of and commitment to increase knowledge of real estate, hospitality, luxury, and travel industries, dependent upon client focus

Strong notetaker and researcher

Highly responsive to team members and clients

Strong organizational skills with attention to detail

Effective interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal

Team player

Solution-oriented

Strong working knowledge of AP Style

Self-directed, proactive, and independently capable of managing workload so deadlines are met

Flexible, able to work under pressure and changing priorities

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Programs and Outlook (electronic scheduling)

Workday begins at 9 am Monday through Friday

EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCEREQUIRED/PREFERRED

Bachelor Degree – Public Relations, Communications or Related Degree

3+ years relevant experience

Salary: $60-$70k, based on experience.

DISCLAIMER : Duties, responsibilities and activities of the position may change or new ones added at any time with or without notice

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