Account Executive, Talent & Entertainment

Account Executive , Talent + Entertainment

JONESWORKS, strategy-driven communications, marketing, and management agency, is seeking a driven, creative, and highly organized Account Executive (Talent + Entertainment)

The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of industry best practices, a passion for public relations, a strong work ethic, and previous experience developing ideas that build audiences, increase awareness, and engage consumers across every touchpoint of new and traditional media.

Core Responsibilities

Execute coordination and management of press coverage for talent and entertainment clients

Develop creative and innovative, results-driven public relations and marketing programs to support client objectives, launches, activations, etc.

Assist with ever-evolving client strategies to ensure client objectives and goals are achieved

Assist with drafting, reviewing, and editing internal and external materials such as pitches, press releases, agendas, and more

Lead coordination with outside partners, agencies, and brands acting as day-to-day client contact when appropriate

Foster client relationships and day to day contact alongside senior members of the team

Management and investment of Account Coordinators and interns, with a positive and proactive attitude while giving appropriate feedback to team members and delegating account projects appropriately

Responsible for drafting necessary media and client-facing materials

Vet inbound press facing opportunities for clients and staff press interviews, events, appearances, etc. as necessary

Staff client events such as press tours, red carpets, photo and content shoots, media days, etc.

Maintain sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information

Media Relations

Oversee execution of PR calendar, developing story ideas and creative pitches for targeted media

Manage and facilitate key media placements

Aggressively pursues new media angles and story opportunities

Actively networks with media across talent, entertainment, business, trade, and consumer outlets and maintains strong relationships

Oversees media lists with junior staff

Requirements

2+ years of relevant PR experience across talent clients

Possess solid understanding of the consumer, lifestyle, and fashion industry

Extremely organized, detail-oriented, and able to execute multiple projects simultaneously in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment

Proven success in securing major press opportunities

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to communicate efficiently and effectively proven in writing, editing, and pitching skills

Ability to take direction from Supervisors

Meets deadlines without sacrificing quality

JONESWORKS offers medical, dental, vision and 401(K), unlimited Paid Time Off, Summer Fridays, Extended PTO for December/January holiday, bonus incentives and other perks!

***We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.***

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