Account Executive

Account Executive – Consultancy PR (TCPR)

Location: New York, NY | Field: PR/Communications | Experience: 2+ years | Basis: Full-time

Background
The Consultancy PR (TCPR) is a dynamic brand communications practice that merges the sophisticated, senior-level execution of a big agency with the more personalized approach and entrepreneurial spirit of a boutique firm. We pride ourselves on transcending the traditional client/agency relationship and serving as a true partner to our clients and an extension of their internal teams, across all facets of their business. The firm’s clients represent the best-in-class brands and individuals within the home/design, architecture, and luxury lifestyle categories.

Core Capabilities

Communications + Digital Strategies

Key Messaging + Brand Positioning

Image Development

Creative Consulting

Brand Partnerships + Collaborations

Event Management + Execution

Influencer Relations

Social Media Community Management

A+D Community Networking

Affiliate Marketing

Roles & Responsibilities

Execute communication strategies to position a range of home/design and lifestyle brands in the media marketplace.

Retain a network of media contacts across print and digital categories, as well as bloggers.

Create targeted media lists and conduct press outreach to secure media opportunities, including press coverage in home/design, fashion (men’s and women’s), accessories, lifestyle, consumer, and business outlets on a national and regional level, in print and digital categories.

Research and conduct proactive outreach to bloggers and social media influencers for partnership and/or event opportunities.

Contribute to story angle development, daily product placement, and media tracking.

Coordinate logistics and manage guest lists for targeted press events to support seasonal launches, brand introductions, dinner/cocktail events, etc.

Interface with clients daily as relevant to press opportunities, event management, sample traffic/loans, media monitoring, etc.

Draft press materials, including press releases, company/executive bios, media alerts, case studies, etc.

Demonstrate an understanding of how to prioritize duties, meet deadlines, and proactively communicate progress and deliverables.

Complete individual tasks with minimal supervision; manage both up and down to the team.

Attend and facilitate media interviews/editor appointments; network with reporters and editors on a regular basis.

Read relevant consumer and trade media, including print and digital publications as well as blogs; report to the team on industry news and opportunities for clients on a regular basis.

Keep up-to-date on key editorial calendars and ensure these are built into larger PR plans.

Oversee daily account management duties, including meeting planning, reviewing recaps and agendas.

Report to the Associate Account Director as well as senior leadership; supervise and mentor the PR Coordinator (if applicable) on account management, research, daily projects, etc.

Requirements

B.S/B.A in Public Relations/Communications or related field.

Minimum two years of experience at a PR agency.

Relationships within the home/design, lifestyle, fashion, as well as digital and regional media on both a national and regional level are a plus.

Exceptional interpersonal, networking, and verbal and written communications skills; team-oriented attitude.

Creative, efficient, detail-oriented and organized.

Positive, can‑do attitude.

Solution‑oriented with the ability to think critically and strategically.

Proactive with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a collaborative, yet fast‑paced, environment.

Flexible, driven, curious, and passionate about the design industry.

Excellent writing skills with attention to detail.

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Knowledge of PR databases/tools such as Cision, PR Newswire/Businesswire.

Benefits

Generous paid time off, including sick time and unlimited paid time off.

Quarterly Mental Health Days off.

Maternity/paternity, bereavement, and family medical leave.

Summer Fridays beginning at 1:30 PM from Memorial to Labor Day.

Inclusive Holiday calendar

December break from Christmas Eve to New Year’s Day.

Hybrid work schedule

Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision) for all employees.

401k plan for you to invest in your future that includes company matching.

Monthly stipend for cell phone service.

Celebration of individual and agency milestones (birthdays, etc.).

Hybrid Role Note
Note: This role is hybrid – requires a minimum of two days in the office. We are looking for candidates who plan to be in NYC long term and are willing to travel if/as needed. Given the nature of our agency’s work, this role may require occasional travel and flexibility to work non‑traditional hours, including evenings and weekends, as business needs arise.

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