Account Executive - New York - Consumer Team

New York, USA (Hybrid)

$50K/yr – $62K/yrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive consumer PR campaigns by owning media relations, materials, and reporting for fast-paced client programs.

  • Own media outreach and secure coverage across print, digital, and broadcast.
  • Must-have: 2-3 years in PR agency or in-house consumer PR.
  • Standout: Strong influencer/media relationships and execution across campaigns.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with team members to execute strategic communications programs and effectively report results
  • Draft quality press materials including media alerts, press releases, and briefing documents
  • Build and maintain curated media lists
  • Coordinate and schedule internal and client calls/meetings
  • Handle client reporting -- from agendas to coverage reports
  • Work with Office Services on creative mailers and product sample inventory/shipments
  • Pitch media and secure coverage across print, digital, broadcast, and influencer channels for campaigns, product launches and events
  • Build and maintain relationships with media and influencers
  • Maintain a finger on the pulse; deliver always-on creative thinking across potential client collaborations, stunts, social opportunities and trendjacking

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, Journalism, or a related field preferred
  • 2-3 years of relevant experience in a PR agency or in-house communications role, with a focus on consumer brands
  • Familiarity with talent, pop culture, cultural moments, and social trends
  • Experience with event logistics and execution
  • Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment … skilled at time management / handling multiple projects and deadlines
  • Comfortable participating in internal team and client meetings/calls
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DKC

DKC is a full service public relations, marketing and government affairs firm and part of the Acceleration Community of Companies, https://www.accelerationcc.comBased in New York City, and with offices in Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington D.C., San Francisco and Miami, DKC’s services include strategic counsel and planning, public relations, thought leadership, data analytics and creative services. Client success is our only benchmark, and we expect to be judged on what we achieve, not just what we promise. We are in the business of enhancing reputation, building credibility and increasing awareness by generating news value in everything we do.

Founded in 1991
New York, New York, USA
502 employees (49 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
7.9K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
31.3%
Direct
60.3%
Referral
4%
Social
3.3%
Paid
0.8%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~500

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
39 (8% of company)
Median Career Experience
7.5 years
Median Tenure
1.8 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
3