Account Executive, Earned (NY/NJ based)

Brilliant•New York, NY

2d•$55,000 - $65,000•Remote

About The Position

Brilliant Agency, a respected and rapidly growing agency focused on family-oriented brands, seeks a full-time Account Executive, Earned to support its award-winning full-funnel marketing team. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of full-time agency experience in consumer products PR or integrated marketing, strong project management skills, and a curiosity for new technology and AI. This role requires the candidate to be based in the NYC/New Jersey Tri State Area. Brilliant Agency is a fully remote PR & marketing agency known for its innovative culture, celebrating achievements with team challenges and virtual happy hours. The agency has been recognized by Inc. as a Best Workplace and one of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies. Brilliant specializes in serving consumer lifestyle brands, with a focus on products for families, including baby and maternity, toys and games, tech, housewares, and food/beverages.

Requirements

Based in the NYC/New Jersey Tri State Area.
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
2+ years of PR agency experience in the consumer goods industry.
Demonstrated project management experience managing timelines, deliverables, and multiple accounts at once.
Comfortable using AI tools day to day, with examples of how you've used them.
A real willingness to try new technologies and adopt new tools quickly.
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.

Responsibilities

Execute public relations strategies to achieve client goals while keeping projects organized, on time, and on track.
Manage day-to-day client communication, media relations, creative ideation, trend jacking, and hands-on project management.
Curate and oversee comprehensive databases for media contacts.
Discover fresh editorial leads and freelance talent utilizing Substacks and platforms like Qwoted.
Compose and distribute compelling pitches, alerts, and releases while monitoring for earned placements.
Generate innovative story angles designed to capture interest from major national publications.
Lead specialized affiliate and commerce-focused outreach efforts.
Organize press interviews and craft detailed briefing materials for brand spokespeople.
Cultivate meaningful professional ties with influential journalists and content creators.
Stay updated on industry shifts and track competitor visibility daily.
Oversee client recognition programs through meticulous research, strategic advice, and deadline management.
Assume responsibility for campaign timelines, ensuring all account milestones are achieved successfully.
Develop project roadmaps, establishing key goals while identifying potential bottlenecks early on.
Monitor budgets and team duties, providing consistent updates to internal stakeholders and clients.
Leverage organizational tools such as Monday or Asana to maintain workflow transparency.
Facilitate collaboration across various teams to guarantee seamless execution of all deliverables.
Integrate AI technologies like Claude or ChatGPT to enhance drafting, reporting, and research.
Evaluate and implement emerging software solutions, educating the broader team on best practices.
Identify technical opportunities to automate routine chores and elevate the standard of output.
Support the conceptualization and launch of virtual or in-person press events.