Account Executive - Events
About The Position
The Lede Company is looking for a sharp, detail-obsessed and proactive Account Executive to join our growing Events PR team. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in fast-paced, high-stakes environments and has a passion for executing PR strategy for both large-scale and intimate events. You’ll play a key role in managing red carpets, generating targeted media outreach for editorial placements (both long and short lead) and event invitations, working with high-profile celebrities and cultural leaders, and delivering seamless guest experiences from invite to arrival. In-office requirement: minimum of 3 days per week.
Requirements
- 3-4 years of experience
- Bachelor’s degree in public relations, marketing, event management, communications, or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of culture and the media landscape
- Demonstrated success in securing impactful media placements
- Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time-management abilities.
- Ability to manage time-sensitive projects, juggle multiple priorities, work independently, and keen attention to detail.
- Manage multiple projects and timelines with efficiency and clear communication.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with clients, media, and team members.
- Innovative problem-solver with a proven history of delivering successful outcomes and the ability to think on your feet.
Responsibilities
- Support media strategy and red carpet management for large- and small-scale events including galas, premieres, panels, and private dinners. Work with the team to develop overall press strategy, media relations, onsite press management and post-event communications.
- Support in executing high-impact events featuring celebrities, influencers, and culturally relevant personalities.
- Consistently pitch and secure media coverage for clients.
- Write, proof and edit a variety of PR materials, including press releases, media alerts, talking points, additional materials as needed.
- Provide on-site coordination for red carpets and events including talent handling, press credentialing, photo management, distributing press releases and more.
- Collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners to manage guest lists, curate targeted invitee selections, and track RSVPs for various industry events, ensuring seamless execution and guest experience.
- Develop and maintain relationships with media, internal and external PR teams, and industry partners to facilitate smooth event operations.
- Draft invite copy and send event invitations, manage follow-ups, and ensure guest communications are polished and on-brand.
- Maintain and update databases, RSVP platforms, and master tracking documents with accuracy.
- Contribute to monthly, project and/or event reporting and recaps across all clients.
- Help oversee assistants including reviewing client agendas, recap reports and clips.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
