Account Executive

Pitchblend; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Pitchblend in New York City is seeking a proactive Account Executive to drive integrated PR campaigns for global clients, building media relationships and shaping brand narratives.

You will collaborate with senior teams to execute outreach, draft materials, track results, and support client communications, with day-to-day account administration in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of PR/communications experience, preferably in an agency setting.
• Strong writing and editing skills for clear media materials.
• Excellent time management and ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Excellent communicator with clients, media contacts, and internal teams.
• Familiarity with media outreach tools and PR software.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of PR strategies across multiple client accounts.
• Draft and assist in pitching media materials, including press releases and pitch emails.
• Build relationships with key journalists, influencers, and bloggers.
• Track and analyze media coverage and prepare campaign insights for clients.
• Coordinate logistics for media events, influencer activations, and product launches.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure flawless campaign execution.
• Monitor industry trends to identify new media opportunities.
• Maintain and update media lists for effective outreach.
• Prepare client-facing materials such as reports, presentations, and proposals.
• Own day-to-day account administration and execution, including trackers and timelines.

Skills

Media outreach

Writing

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Collaborative work

Tools

Meltwater

Muck Rack

Slack

Notion

Monday.com

Job description

Pitchblend is seeking a proactive, client-centric, and results-driven Account Executive to help execute impactful communications campaigns for our global clients. The Role

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic Account Executive to play a pivotal role in executing integrated PR strategies across a diverse range of exciting client accounts. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about building media relationships, supporting client communication, and assisting in crafting impactful brand narratives. As an Account Executive, you’ll collaborate with senior team members to execute media outreach, draft materials, track campaign performance, and contribute to successful brand storytelling. This role is open to candidates located in the New York City. Relocation assistance is not provided.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of PR strategies across multiple client accounts, ensuring alignment with client goals and objectives.
• Draft and assist in pitching media materials, including press releases, media advisories, and pitch emails.
• Help manage media outreach and build relationships with key journalists, influencers, and bloggers.
• Track and analyze media coverage, assisting in preparing campaign reports and insights for clients.
• Coordinate logistics for media events, influencer activations, and product launches.
• Collaborate with internal teams in creative, digital, and strategy to ensure flawless campaign execution.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activity to help identify new media opportunities for clients.
• Maintain and update media lists, ensuring accuracy for effective outreach and follow-up.
• Assist in preparing client-facing materials such as reports, presentations, and proposals.
• Own day-to-day account administration and execution, including maintaining project trackers, timelines, client status updates, and overall account organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in PR, communications, or brand strategy, preferably in an agency setting.
• Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to create clear and compelling media materials.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, demonstrating excellent time management and organization.
• Excellent communicator, able to interact confidently with clients, media contacts, and internal teams.
• Proficiency in media outreach tools, social media platforms, and PR software (e.g., Meltwater, Muck Rack, etc.).
• Tech-savvy, with comfort using tools like Slack, Notion, Monday.com, and other project management platforms.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, with a solutions-oriented mindset.
• A passion for staying up-to-date with media trends, industry news, and evolving media opportunities.
• Collaborative team player with a positive, proactive attitude and eagerness to learn and grow.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

About the Company

The Company is an equal opportunity employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable. All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. By completing this application, you are seeking to join a team of hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently delivering outstanding service to our customers and contributing to the financial success of the organization, its clients, and its employees. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact a management representative.