PR Account Executive — Economic Development

Development Counsellors International

New York (NY)

Hybrid

USD 53,000 - 65,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Hybrid work

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Mentorship and professional dev.

401k match

Cell phone reimbursement

Job summary

Development Counsellors International (DCI), headquartered in New York City, is seeking a Public Relations Account Executive for our place marketing team. You will identify local and national news, pitch stories across multiple channels, and contribute to building journalist lists while reporting media results with minimal supervision.

The ideal candidate loves reading the news, brings fresh ideas, and works well in a fast-paced agency environment.

Qualifications

2 years of PR and media relations experience required.
Agency experience is highly valued.
Passion for reading, watching, and/or listening to the news daily.
A strong desire to work with reporters and build meaningful relationships with media.
Strong, creative, AP-style writing is an absolute must with the ability to “spot” a story angle.
Strong project management skills (organized, takes initiative, etc.) and the ability to work at a high pace, balance multiple clients, work on tight deadlines, delegate responsibilities and tasks.
Excellent interpersonal skills when working with teammates, clients, and reporters.
Highly motivated individual and team player with a drive to hit goals with a solutions-oriented mindset.
Working knowledge of Microsoft 365, Muck Rack, Wrike, or similar platforms; or takes initiative to learn a new program quickly.
BA or BS in Public Relations, Communications, Economics, Business or Journalism preferred.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or have all necessary approvals to live/work in the U.S. We don’t provide sponsorship

Responsibilities

Identify the local news of the day in each community (4-5 clients) and nationally.
Seek new mediums (podcasts, newsletters, etc.) for the team to pitch stories.
Consistently suggest pitch ideas to teammates based on the daily news.
Help senior publicists develop strong lists of reporters to pitch.
Clip and report the team’s media results with minimal supervision.
Demonstrate critical thinking by suggesting next steps in pitch development or a project.
Develop relationships with reporters.