Account Executive

Elle Communications; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Elle Communications in New York seeks an Account Executive to garner media and influencer coverage for all client accounts and to shape strategies that meet KPIs.

You will nurture media relationships, develop thought leadership opportunities, and communicate value to clients while staying ahead of national PR trends. This role emphasizes strategic initiative, collaboration, and a proactive, results-driven mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of PR experience.
• Ability to showcase strategic results for non-profits, foundations, and social justice initiatives.
• Maintains close relationships with journalists in NYC, as well as nationwide.
• Based near our NY office.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate client coverage: Garner meaningful media and influencer coverage for all client accounts. Develop new strategies and execute thought leadership opportunities for clients.
• Showcase and foster media relationships: Build deep media relationships and continue to grow coverage for clients.
• Build new relationships: Seek out new outlets and contacts, including top-tier outlets.
• Team up on creative strategies: Collaborate with the team to craft innovative pitches and thought leadership.
• Communicate value and successes: Clearly articulate client goals and value delivered to the client.
• Keep a pulse on trends: Stay abreast of the latest trends in media, PR, and storytelling.
• Resiliency and initiative: Demonstrate curiosity, resourcefulness, and ownership mentality; adapt to change.
• Manage work: Set clear goals, juggle multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
• Show Initiative: Proactively identify needs and generate original ideas.
• Integrity: Maintain trust and professional conduct with colleagues and clients.

Skills

PR Experience

Media Relationships

Strategic Thinking

Client Communications

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

Who We Are

At Elle, we leverage world-class PR to elevate pioneers who are driving positive change. Our clients are non‑profits, impact‑driven lifestyle brands, CSR teams, ethical brands, activists, authors, celebrities, and leaders - all committed to making the world a better place every day. We offer a team of seasoned experts to support our clients in media and influencer relations, communications strategy, media training, and thought leadership.

At Elle, we believe our strength comes from our diverse team, who can help deserving causes break through the noise and into the mainstream conversation.

The Opportunity:

As Account Executive, you are responsible for garnering media and influencer coverage for all client accounts to meet your projects’ KPIs. In this role, you’re consistently seeking out "top‑tier" new outlets and contacts as well as fostering active media relationships.

Part of your role will be to help develop new creative strategies by contributing to and helping execute on thought leadership. As an effective communicator, you’re able to communicate not only the opportunities, but also the strategy and our value and successes to the client. You are regularly in touch with media and our clients, and have your finger on the pulse of an ever‑changing national PR and communications landscape.

What You’ll Do

• Facilitate client coverage: Garner meaningful media and influencer coverage for all client accounts. Develop new strategies and execute thought leadership opportunities for clients.
• Showcase and foster media relationships: Showcase deep media relationships and continue to build on those for clients in the purview.
• Build new relationships: Consistently seek out new outlets, contacts, etc. that should be either top tier or in communication with.
• Team up on creative strategies: Work with the team to develop new creative strategies on a regular basis in order to land meaningful client coverage. Consistently craft compelling pitches.
• Communicate value and successes: Demonstrate a clear understanding of client goals and how to effectively communicate value to the client.
• Keep a finger on the pulse: Keep up on the latest trends in the media and PR/storytelling landscape.
• Resiliency: You show curiosity and resourcefulness to solve issues and gain understanding. You ask questions to clarify issues and resolve confusion. You maintain an open mind in the face of ambiguity.
• Manage Work: You establish clear goals and objectives, effectively managing multiple projects and/or deadlines at a time. You meet and manage deadlines. You communicate to your manager and team on what needs to be done and communicate with clarity, especially in light of changes to workloads to expectations. You actively support change across the organization.
• Show Initiative: You demonstrate a bias toward action and an ownership mentality. You identify what needs to be done without prompting, and you’re able to generate original thoughts and ideas.
• Integrity: You do not cut corners. You remain consistent in terms of what you say and do and in terms of your behavior toward others. You earn the trust of coworkers and maintain confidence.

Your Experience

• (Preferred) Bachelor's degree in relevant field required
• (Preferred) Minimum of 3 years of PR experience working and/or interning at an agency
• Ability to showcase specific strategic results you have driven for non‑profits, foundations, and/or social and racial justice initiatives.
• Maintains close relationships with journalists in NYC, as well as in the national landscape.
• Based near our NY office

What You’ll Get

At Elle, we pride ourselves on building a supportive, collaborative culture where exceptional work and personal well‑being go hand in hand. We believe our best work happens when our team has the flexibility, balance, and support needed to thrive both professionally and personally.

In addition to our workplace culture, we offer $55,000 - $75,000 annually, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and demonstrated expertise.

We also offer a comprehensive benefits package and are committed to supporting employee well‑being and professional growth.

DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at‑will" basis.