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Public Relations Account Executive (New York)
The Consultancy PR Los Angeles
Location: New York, NY
Field: PR/Communications
Min. Experience: 2 year(s)
Basis: Full-time
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. The firm’s clients represent the best-in-class brands and individuals within the home/design, architecture, and luxury lifestyle categories.
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 brands in the media marketplace.
- Retain a network of media contacts across print and digital categories, as well as bloggers.
- Create targeted media lists (in tandem with the Account Coordinator) 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 (in tandem with Account Coordinator) daily account management duties, including meeting planning, reviewing recaps and agendas.
- Report to Account Director as well as senior leadership; supervise and mentor PR Coordinator on account management, research, daily projects, etc.
Requirements:
- 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.
- Positive, can-do attitude.
- 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 vacation, sick time, “flex” and volunteer days as well as 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.
- Flexible work-from-home policy.
- Comprehensive health insurance for all employees.
- 401k plan for you to invest in your future.
- Monthly stipend for cell phone and internet service.
- Professional development and monthly “inspirational hours” led by an executive coach.
- Quarterly team-building activities.
- Annual off-site company retreat.
- Celebration of individual and agency milestones (birthdays, work anniversaries, etc.).
*Note, while this position is currently remote, we are looking for candidates who plan to be in NYC or LA long term or willing to travel if/as needed.
To apply, visit the following link: Apply Here