Account Executive, Media Relations

Fitt Talent Partners • New York City, NY

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About The Position

Fitt Talent Partners is a specialized recruitment firm for top health and wellness companies. We’re filling this role for a fast-growing communications and experiential agency supporting some of the most innovative brands in health, wellness, fitness, and performance.

Requirements

• Three to five years experience in public relations, media relations, or corporate communications (agency, in-house, or a combination)
• Confident as client and media relations facing
• Sharp proactive and reactive media relations instincts
• Strong writing, communication, and organizational skills
• Passion for storytelling and building relationships with the media
• Oversee reporting with support of entry-level staff
• Entrenched in health, wellness, fitness, and performance (athletes and enthusiasts strongly encouraged to apply!)
• Asana, Google Suite, Notion, and Slack
• Help A Reporter Out (HARO), MuckRack, Press Hook, QUOTED, TV Eyes
• Associated Press Stylebook

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and executing media relations strategies and campaigns
• Draft and distribute press materials including pitches, press releases, and media alerts
• Conduct media outreach to secure placements in print, digital, and broadcast outlets
• Conduct and secure new media opportunities with content creators and influencers, podcasts, and YouTube
• Design and support client events while hosting media and VIPS
• Monitor media coverage and create client-ready reports and recaps
• Maintain and update media lists and databases
• Support client account teams with research, administrative tasks, and meeting prep

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed