Public Relations Senior Account Executive

Brilliant•New York, NY

56d•Remote

About The Position

Brilliant, one of the most respected and rapidly growing agencies focused on family-oriented brands whose motto is “Work Hard - Play Hard - Laugh Hard”, seeks a Full-time Senior Account Executive to help support the agency’s growing, award-winning full funnel marketing agency. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of full-time agency experience in consumer products PR or integrated marketing. Who We Are: Brilliant is a fully integrated agency offering PR, Influencer, Social Media, Paid Media, Events & Activations and Affiliate Marketing. We are a unique agency made up of nearly 30 team members with big brand and big agency experience, looking for a place where they can stand out and make an impact. What We Do: Brilliant is a fully remote company and is one of the most respected agencies serving consumer lifestyle brands with a specific focus on products, brands, and services for families including baby and maternity, toys and games, tech, housewares, haircare and food. We give our team the resources they need to get their work done without having to sit in a cubicle or stuffy office. Position Overview: The Account Executive is responsible for managing client relationships and executing public relations strategies to achieve client goals. This role involves day-to-day client communication, media relations, and project management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
4+ years of PR agency experience in the consumer goods industry
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

Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients.
Develop and maintain client relationships.
Pull and manage media and influencer databases.
Draft and distribute pitches/press releases/media alerts
Conduct follow up and monitor for coverage.
Coordinate media interviews and develop spokesperson briefing documents.
Build relationships with key journalists and influencers.
Lead client media awards programs inclusive of research, recommendations, submission applications, and managing deadlines.
Review junior member team to do lists, media lists, edit pitches and press materials, and provide feedback as necessary.
Participate in brainstorms and contribute creative ideas for client campaigns, new product launches, pitch angles, etc.
Coordinate project/campaign/account timelines and deliverables.
Track progress and communicate with clients.
Assist in research, planning, and execution of virtual or live press media & influencer press events, creative media mailers, etc.