Senior Account Executive, Public Relations

Real; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid leave

Job summary

Real, a boutique public relations agency in New York City, is looking for a Senior Account Executive to manage PR programs across consumer, healthcare, and lifestyle brands. This role involves drafting press releases, leading media outreach, and mentoring junior team members. Ideal candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in PR within an agency setting. Strong writing skills and media relations experience are essential. The position offers a collaborative environment and exposure to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of public relations experience, preferably in an agency.
• Experience in consumer, healthcare, or lifestyle communications.
• Strong attention to detail in writing and editing.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day execution of PR programs across various accounts.
• Draft and edit press releases and client communications.
• Lead media outreach and cultivate relationships with reporters.

Skills

Public relations experience

Media relations experience

Excellent writing and editing skills

Ability to manage multiple workstreams

Mentoring junior team members

Job description

Our client is a boutique public relations agency known for delivering strategic, creative communications programs across consumer, healthcare, and lifestyle brands. With a reputation for thoughtful storytelling and strong client partnerships, the agency offers a collaborative environment with meaningful exposure to senior leadership.

They are seeking a Senior Account Executive to join their New York City team. This role is ideal for a PR professional ready to take on increased responsibility, mentor junior team members, and play a key role in shaping and executing client programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day execution of PR programs across consumer, healthcare, or lifestyle accounts
• Draft and edit press releases, media pitches, briefing documents, and client communications
• Lead proactive media outreach and cultivate relationships with relevant reporters and editors
• Oversee media monitoring and reporting; analyze coverage and extract insights
• Support campaign strategy, product launches, and events (virtual and in‑person)
• Act as a key client contact, ensuring responsive communication and strong delivery
• Mentor and review work from junior team members
• Monitor industry trends and competitive activity to inform recommendations

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of public relations experience, preferably within an agency environment
• Experience in consumer, healthcare, or lifestyle communications
• Excellent writing and editing skills with strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated media relations experience and ability to secure coverage
• Comfortable managing multiple workstreams and deadlines
• Proactive, confident, and solutions‑oriented
• Prior experience mentoring or managing junior team members is a plus

EOE Statement: Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

In addition to base pay, direct-hire employees may be eligible for client offered benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, and paid leave where required by applicable law. Eligibility may vary based on factors such as location and hire date and is subject to change.