Account Executive

The Consultancy PR; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Mental health days

Health insurance

401k with company match

Monthly cell phone stipend

Job summary

The Consultancy PR is seeking an Account Executive in New York, NY. We are a dynamic brand communications practice serving home/design, architecture, and luxury lifestyle brands.

We look for an entrepreneurial spirit and a minimum of two years in PR to manage media outreach, press events, and client interface. This hybrid role requires two in-office days in NYC and offers strong growth within a boutique agency culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations/Communications or related field.
• Minimum two years of experience at a PR agency.
• Relationships within home/design, lifestyle, fashion media a plus.
• Excellent writing and communications skills; team-oriented.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of PR databases/tools such as Cision, PR Newswire/Businesswire.

Responsibilities

• Execute communication strategies to position home/design and lifestyle brands in the media marketplace.
• Retain a network of media contacts across print and digital outlets, as well as bloggers.
• Create targeted media lists and conduct press outreach for national and regional coverage.
• Research and conduct proactive outreach to bloggers and social media influencers for partnerships.
• Coordinate logistics and manage guest lists for targeted press events.
• Interface with clients daily regarding press opportunities and event management.
• Draft press materials, including press releases and bios.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Networking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team player

Detail-oriented

Education

B.S./B.A. in Public Relations/Communications

Tools

Cision

PR Newswire/Businesswire

Job description

THE CONSULTANCY PR is a dynamic brand communications practice that merges the sophisticated, senior-level execution of a big agency with the more personalized approach and entrepreneurial spirit of a boutique firm. We pride ourselves on transcending the traditional client/agency relationship and serving as a true partner to our clients, and an extension of their internal teams, across all facets of their business. The firm’s clients represent the best-in-class brands and individuals within the home/design, architecture, and luxury lifestyle categories. Our core capabilities lie within the following areas:

• Communications + Digital Strategies
• Key Messaging + Brand Positioning
• Image Development
• Creative Consulting
• Brand Partnerships + Collaborations
• Event Management + Execution
• Influencer Relations
• Social Media Community Management
• A+D Community Networking
• Affiliate Marketing

TCPR is seeking an Account Executive with a minimum of two years of experience to support its current client roster. An ideal candidate will have previous experience and/or a personal interest in the interior design, architecture, luxury lifestyle industries, or adjacent categories, and possess an entrepreneurial spirit and desire to grow with the company.

ROLES + RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute communication strategies to position a range of home/design and lifestyle and brands in the media marketplace
• Retain a network of media contacts across print and digital categories, as well as bloggers
• Create targeted media lists and conduct press outreach to secure media opportunities, including press coverage in home/design, fashion (men's and women's), accessories, lifestyle, consumer, and business outlets on a national and regional level, in print and digital categories
• Research and conduct proactive outreach to bloggers and social media influencers for partnership and/or event opportunities
• Contribute to story angle development, daily product placement, and media tracking
• Coordinate logistics and manage guest lists for targeted press events to support seasonal launches, brand introductions, dinner/cocktail events, etc.
• Interface with clients daily as relevant to press opportunities, event management, sample traffic / loans, media monitoring, etc.
• Draft press materials, inclusive of press releases, company/executive bios, media alerts, case studies, etc.
• Demonstrate an understanding of how to prioritize duties, meet deadlines, proactively communicate progress and deliverables
• Complete individual tasks with minimal supervision; manage both up and down to the team
• Attend and facilitate media interviews/editor appointments; network with reporters and editors on a regular basis
• Read relevant consumer and trade media, including print digital publications as well as blogs; report to the team on industry news and opportunities for clients on a regular basis
• Keep up-to-date on key editorial calendars and ensure these are built into larger PR plans
• Oversee daily account management duties, including meeting planning, reviewing recaps and agendas
• Report to the Associate Account Director as well as senior leadership; supervise and mentor PR Coordinator (if applicable) on account management, research, daily projects, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S/B.A in Public Relations/Communications or related field
• Minimum two years of experience at a PR agency
• Relationships within the home/design, lifestyle, fashion as well as digital and regional media on both a national and regional level a plus
• Exceptional interpersonal, networking and verbal and written communications skills; team-oriented attitude
• Creative, efficient, detail-oriented and organized
• Solution-oriented with the ability to think critically and strategically
• Proactive with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a collaborative, yet fast-paced, environment
• Flexible, driven, curious and passionate about the design industry
• Excellent writing skills with attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of PR databases/tools such as Cision, PR Newswire/Businesswire

BENEFITS

The mental health and well-being of our team members is of the utmost importance to TCPR. It is our top priority to ensure our employees maintain a positive balance in their lives, both professionally and personally. We are invested in our team members’ short- and long-term growth at the agency and in their overall career paths. Our current benefits include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Generous paid time off, including sick time and unlimited paid time off
• Quarterly Mental Health Days off
• Maternity/paternity, bereavement and family medical leave
• Summer Fridays beginning at 1:30 PM from Memorial to Labor Day
• Inclusive Holiday calendar
• December break from Christmas Eve to New Year’s Day
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision) for all employees
• 401k plan for you to invest in your future that includes company matching
• Monthly stipend for cell phone service
• Celebration of individual and agency milestones (birthdays, etc.)

*Note, this is a hybrid role, requiring a minimum of two days in the office. We are looking for candidates who plan to be in NYC long term and are willing to travel if/as needed. Given the nature of our agency’s work, this role may require occasional travel and flexibility to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends, as business needs arise.