AE (Capital One)

Daniel J. Edelman•New York, NY

22h•Remote

About The Position

This role supports a large, fast-paced consumer and lifestyle public relations account, with a strong focus on earned media relations, writing, and day-to-day account coordination across high-profile brands, media outreach, and experiential events. The position is remote, with a preference for one day per week onsite; candidates must be local to an office in New York, Chicago, Washington, DC, or Atlanta. The contract is expected to run through the end of the year, with intent to extend long-term and a contract-to-hire option. If converted to full-time, the role would be three days hybrid. The target start date is ASAP, with November 9 noted as a target.

Requirements

2–3 years of PR agency experience, including at least 1 year of hands-on earned media experience.
Demonstrated experience drafting media pitches, building media lists, and supporting media outreach.
Strong writing skills, with the ability to produce clear, polished pitches, messaging, and client materials.
Experience supporting account management, project timelines, and multiple concurrent deliverables.
Comfort communicating directly with clients and collaborating across large, integrated teams.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, and Google Workspace.
Must be local to one of the following offices: New York, NY; Chicago, IL; Washington, DC; or Atlanta, GA.

Nice To Haves

Background in consumer, lifestyle, fashion, travel, hospitality, or luxury PR.
Experience supporting large consumer brands and integrated agency teams.
Familiarity with premium lifestyle publications such as Vogue and Harper's Bazaar.
Experience with Muck Rack or comparable media relations tools.
Familiarity with AI tools such as ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot.
Experience supporting media events, brand activations, and press experiences.
EST or CST time zone preferred.

Responsibilities

Draft compelling media pitches, build targeted media lists, and support efforts to secure press coverage for consumer and lifestyle brands.
Identify and pitch relevant outlets across lifestyle, fashion, travel, and consumer media, including premium and luxury publications.
Support daily client needs, including timelines, agendas, status updates, and deliverables.
Coordinate media invitations, travel arrangements, brand events, press dinners, and occasional event staffing.
Participate in client meetings, provide updates, and proactively follow up on next steps.
Keep multiple projects organized and moving across a large, collaborative team.
Stay informed on consumer trends, cultural moments, and relevant media opportunities.