Account Executive

The Consultancy PR; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Public Relations Account Executive to join their dynamic team in New York. This role blends the sophistication of a large agency with the personalized touch of a boutique firm, focusing on luxury lifestyle brands. The ideal candidate will have a passion for design and a proven track record in PR, with the ability to develop and execute effective communication strategies. You will engage with media contacts, manage press outreach, and contribute to creative storytelling. Join a supportive environment that prioritizes your professional growth and well-being while working with top-tier clients in the industry.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

Flexible work-from-home policy

Comprehensive health insurance

401k plan

Monthly stipend for cell phone and internet

Professional development opportunities

Quarterly team-building activities

Annual company retreat

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience at a PR agency is required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Execute communication strategies for home/design brands.
• Create media lists and conduct press outreach.
• Draft press materials and manage media relationships.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Networking

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Creative Thinking

Detail Orientation

Critical Thinking

Project Management

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Cision

PR Newswire

Businesswire

Job description

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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

1. Execute communication strategies to position a range of home/design and lifestyle brands in the media marketplace.
2. Retain a network of media contacts across print and digital categories, as well as bloggers.
3. 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.
4. Research and conduct proactive outreach to bloggers and social media influencers for partnership and/or event opportunities.
5. Contribute to story angle development, daily product placement, and media tracking.
6. Coordinate logistics and manage guest lists for targeted press events to support seasonal launches, brand introductions, dinner/cocktail events, etc.
7. Interface with clients daily as relevant to press opportunities, event management, sample traffic/loans, media monitoring, etc.
8. Draft press materials, inclusive of press releases, company/executive bios, media alerts, case studies, etc.
9. Demonstrate an understanding of how to prioritize duties, meet deadlines, proactively communicate progress and deliverables.
10. Complete individual tasks with minimal supervision; manage both up and down to the team.
11. Attend and facilitate media interviews/editor appointments; network with reporters and editors on a regular basis.
12. 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.
13. Keep up-to-date on key editorial calendars and ensure these are built into larger PR plans.
14. Oversee (in tandem with Account Coordinator) daily account management duties, including meeting planning, reviewing recaps and agendas.
15. Report to Account Director as well as senior leadership; supervise and mentor PR Coordinator on account management, research, daily projects, etc.

Requirements:

1. B.S/B.A in Public Relations/Communications or related field.
2. Minimum two years of experience at a PR agency.
3. Relationships within the home/design, lifestyle, fashion as well as digital and regional media on both a national and regional level a plus.
4. Exceptional interpersonal, networking and verbal and written communications skills; team-oriented attitude.
5. Creative, efficient, detail-oriented and organized.
6. Positive, can-do attitude.
7. Solution-oriented with the ability to think critically and strategically.
8. Proactive with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a collaborative, yet fast-paced, environment.
9. Flexible, driven, curious and passionate about the design industry.
10. Excellent writing skills with attention to detail.
11. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
12. 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:

1. Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, “flex” and volunteer days as well as maternity/paternity, bereavement and family medical leave.
2. Summer Fridays beginning at 1:30 PM from Memorial to Labor Day.
3. Inclusive Holiday calendar.
4. December break from Christmas Eve to New Year’s Day.
5. Flexible work-from-home policy.
6. Comprehensive health insurance for all employees.
7. 401k plan for you to invest in your future.
8. Monthly stipend for cell phone and internet service.
9. Professional development and monthly “inspirational hours” led by an executive coach.
10. Quarterly team-building activities.
11. Annual off-site company retreat.
12. 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