Public Relations Account Executive

Sharp Think; New York (NY); Remote; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Sharp Think, Inc. is seeking an Account Executive to join our PR team, supporting lifestyle and home & design practices. The role focuses on earned media relations and events, with a remote base in the New York City metropolitan area and optional in-person work in city coworking spaces.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of PR experience, strong writing, and a proven record of securing media coverage in an agency or in-house setting. Excellent collaboration and communication skills are essential.

Qualifikationen

• 2–3 years of PR agency, in-house or media/editorial experience.
• Ability to think critically and provide strategic insight.
• Ability to multi-task in a collaborative environment.
• Experience with PR databases/tools (Cision, PR Newswire, etc.).
• Flexible, driven, and passionate about communications.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Aufgaben

• Create targeted media lists for online, print and broadcast media, and digital influencers.
• Draft pitches and conduct proactive outreach to media outlets.
• Draft press materials: press releases, media alerts, fact sheets, bios, case studies.
• Daily client interaction to update and report on media relations.
• Manage daily account activities with junior team and coordinate materials.
• Attend media interviews and network with reporters and editors.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions for strategy and new business.
• Supervise junior staff on accounts and projects as needed.
• Prioritize work, meet deadlines, and communicate progress.

Kenntnisse

PR experience

Media relations

Writing skills

Agency experience

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in PR or Communications

Tools

Cision

PR Newswire

Jobbeschreibung

We are seeking a dynamic Account Executive to work join our PR team, supporting our lifestyle and home & design teams. The position will support key clients with a focus on earned media relations and special events. The ideal candidate will have worked within an agency setting and demonstrate a passion for creativity, strong writing skills, proven results for securing quality media coverage, and be an overall team-player.

The Public Relations Account Executive is a full-time, remote role based in the New York City Metropolitan Area, with opportunity for in person work in our co-working spaces across the city.

Responsibilities Include:

• Create targeted media lists for online, print and broadcast media, as well as digital influencers.
• Draft pitches and conduct proactive outreach to media outlets.
• Draft press materials, ensuring quality and consistency, such as press releases, media alerts, fact sheets, bios, and case studies.
• Daily client interaction to update, report on, and discuss media relations.
• Responsible (in conjunction with the junior team) for daily account management activities, such as agendas, recaps, activity reports, media monitoring and coordination of all necessary materials for client accounts.
• Attend and facilitate media interviews/editor desk side appointments; network with reporters and editors.
• Participate in creative brainstorming sessions to develop strategic/creative thinking for clients and new business opportunities.
• Supervise and manage junior staff on respective accounts on account management, research, projects and more.
• Prioritize own work, meet deadlines, and actively communicate progress and deliverables.
• Serve as an active member of the team and demonstrate team-player attitude.

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of PR agency, in-house or media/editorial experience
• Ability to think critically and to provide strategic insight and analysis to solve problems
• Ability to multi-task and excel in a collaborative environment
• Experience and understanding of PR databases/tools – i.e. Cision, PR Newswire, etc.
• Flexible, driven, creative and passionate about the communications industry
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.