PR Brand Account Executive

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; Beverly Hills (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

The Lede Company is seeking a PR Account Executive to join our Los Angeles team. The role supports fashion, lifestyle and CPG clients, handling 5–8 retainer accounts and projects, with hybrid in-office requirements.

Ideal candidates bring at least 2 years in PR and account management, strong writing and presentation skills, and the ability to manage multiple client programs in a fast-paced agency setting. Travel and evening/weekend hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years PR, media relations and account management experience in fashion, lifestyle and CPG verticals; agency experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, marketing, or related field.
• Exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and pitch compelling stories to secure product-centric coverage and build brand awareness.
• Lead select client programs from planning to execution.
• Write, proof and edit PR and marketing materials as part of the team.
• Mentor junior team members and review client agendas, recaps and clips.
• Manage day-to-day client tasks and respond to communications promptly.
• Support client PR strategies, messaging, media and influencer targets.
• Collaborate with partner agencies and client teams.
• Assist with events, logistics and retail promotions.
• Contribute to monthly and project reports and recaps across clients.

Skills

PR

Media relations

Account management

Social media

Editing/writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, marketing, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Email marketing

Job description

The Lede Company is seeking a PR Account Executive to join the team in our Los Angeles office. The Account Executive will play an integral role in supporting fashion, lifestyle and cpg clients and will generally support 5 - 8 retainer accounts and projects.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Help develop and pitch compelling stories and narratives on behalf of clients to secure consistent product-centric coverage and overall develop strong brand awareness
• Lead select client programs and campaigns from planning to execution
• Write, proof and edit a variety of PR and marketing materials, while contributing as a team member on client accounts
• Oversee junior team members to review client agendas, recap reports and clips, while also mentoring them
• Manage day-to-day client tasks, including being responsive to incoming client communications and requests
• Help develop and ideate client PR strategies such as client messaging, media + influencer targets, creative seeding ideas, etc.
• Work alongside partner teams within the agency as well as client partner agencies
• Support onsite at events, coordinate logistics at all stages of programming, and coordinate retail promotions
• Contribute to monthly, project and/or event reporting and recaps across all clients
• And other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 2 years PR, media relations, and account management experience in the fashion, lifestyle and cpg verticals; agency experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, marketing, or related field
• Exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills
• Business acumen with the ability to effectively communicate with clients and internal teams
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in social media platforms and digital marketing

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• A collaborative team member and an out-of-the-box thinker
• An enthusiastic professional with a passion for communications and deep expertise in building, stewarding, and growing relationships
• A strong communicator, researcher, and strategist who is obsessed with delivering great work
• A self-starter with energy and creativity who passionate about beauty, wellness and culture

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

• Hybrid; minimum 3 days a week in-office
• Some evening and weekend hours will be required
• Travel for client events may be required

The Lede Company is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

ABOUT THE LEDE COMPANY

The Lede Company is a full-service strategy, communications and social impact consulting firm, specializing in corporate, entertainment, brand and nonprofit sectors. With dedicated Talent, Music, Strategic Communications, Brand, Content and Social Impact divisions, we work with our clients to advance business and social outcomes through innovative storytelling, media, campaigns and partnerships. Our service offerings draw on our expertise, relationships, and resources, all of which enable us to exceed client expectations and ultimately, deliver results.