Public Relations Account Executive

Relevance International; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic hybrid work environment

Generous PTO policy

Excellent medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Job summary

A premier public relations agency in New York is seeking an experienced professional to manage media relations and contribute to strategic campaigns. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Public Relations or Communications and over 3 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include drafting materials, managing social media accounts, and actively participating in client interactions. This role offers a dynamic working environment with generous benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years relevant experience in public relations or communications.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage changing priorities.
• Strong understanding of AP Style.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a point person for account work and media relations.
• Draft and edit various written materials including releases and pitches.
• Manage social media accounts for the agency and clients.
• Monitor media for clients and update media lists.

Skills

Knowledge of real estate, hospitality, luxury, and travel industries

Strong notetaking and research skills

Effective interpersonal and communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Programs

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations, Communications or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Google Programs

Outlook

Job description

Relevance International is a premier, woman‑owned, full‑service public relations (PR), brand‑building and digital media agency passionate about delivering strategic results and generating media waves through industry firsts and innovative campaigns. With offices in New York, London, and Los Angeles, Relevance International is ideally positioned to help its growing client base reach audiences throughout the world. All team members are expected to represent Relevance International as professional brand ambassadors.

PERKS OF WORKING AT RELEVANCE INTERNATIONAL

• Dynamic hybrid work environment (2 days in office, 3 days work from home) and “Work from Anywhere” program two weeks a year.
• Generous PTO policy in addition to being closed the last week of the year.
• Summer Fridays.
• Thirsty Thursday wine hour, bagel birthdays and regular company events and outings to celebrate the team and holidays.
• Excellent career development with external and internal training programs for all employees.
• Reviews twice a year and regular coaching and mentoring sessions for all staff.
• Annual worldwide visioning and strategy sessions at New York HQ.
• Excellent medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) with generous company matching.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• A point person for account work – conducts proactive and strategic media relations for clients with direction from supervisor.
• Drafts agendas and notes that need almost no editing with no items missed.
• Coordinates and schedules meetings proactively.
• Updates media lists and proactively looks for new reporters and publications to add.
• Ability to send e‑blasts quickly and efficiently.
• Conducts research, as needed.
• Monitors media for clients.
• Proactively works buddy list.
• Drafts releases, pitches, and other written materials with supervision that need no more than one round of edits.
• Effectively and frequently pitches by phone as well as email, secures a significant quality and quantity of placements.
• Manages social media accounts for the agency and for clients.
• Helps fellow junior staff with questions and edits.
• Is a major contributor to account interaction.
• Contributes to meetings in a supportive way, ensures meeting materials are prepared, available and organized.
• Regularly clips, files and sends digital and print press placements.
• Proactively comes up with ideas and suggests next steps for clients.
• Proposes PR ideas for Relevance International (treating us like a client).
• Has strong understanding of social media channels.
• Reads industry and consumer publications we pitch.
• Is organized and on top of the to‑do list and meets deadlines.
• Keeps drive and all digital assets organized and neat.

SKILLS / CORE COMPETENCIES

• Has knowledge of and commitment to increase knowledge of real estate, hospitality, luxury, and travel industries, dependent upon client focus.
• Strong notetaker and researcher.
• Highly responsive to team members and clients.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal.
• Team player.
• Solution‑oriented.
• Strong working knowledge of AP Style.
• Self‑directed, proactive, and independently capable of managing workload so deadlines are met.
• Flexible, able to work under pressure and changing priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Programs and Outlook (electronic scheduling).
• Workday begins at 9 am Monday through Friday.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree – Public Relations, Communications or related field.
• 3+ years relevant experience.

Salary: $60 – $70k, based on experience.

DISCLAIMER: Duties, responsibilities and activities of the position may change or new ones added at any time with or without notice.

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