Events Account Executive at The Lede Company | New York City, NY | $67K/yr – $75K/yr

The Lede Company

Events Account Executive

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

$67K/yr – $75K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own end-to-end media and event operations, driving high-impact PR coverage and flawless on-site execution for a range of high-profile gatherings.

Event Operations: lead on-site coordination, talent handling, press credentialing, and guest experience for large and small events.
Media Relations: build and maintain relationships with media and partners, secure placements, and guide post-event communications.
Planning & Reporting: manage guest lists, invitations, RSVP tracking, and contribute to client-recap reporting across projects.

Job Description

Support media strategy and red carpet management for large- and small-scale events including galas, premieres, panels, and private dinners. Work with the team to develop overall press strategy, media relations, onsite press management and post-event communications.
Support in executing high-impact events featuring celebrities, influencers, and culturally relevant personalities.
Consistently pitch and secure media coverage for clients.
Write, proof and edit a variety of PR materials, including press releases, media alerts, talking points, additional materials as needed.
Provide on-site coordination for red carpets and events including talent handling, press credentialing, photo management, distributing press releases and more.
Collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners to manage guest lists, curate targeted invitee selections, and track RSVPs for various industry events, ensuring seamless execution and guest experience.
Develop and maintain relationships with media, internal and external PR teams, and industry partners to facilitate smooth event operations.
Draft invite copy and send event invitations, manage follow-ups, and ensure guest communications are polished and on-brand.
Maintain and update databases, RSVP platforms, and master tracking documents with accuracy.
Contribute to monthly, project and/or event reporting and recaps across all clients.

3-4 years of experience
Bachelor’s degree in public relations, marketing, event management, communications, or a related field.
Strong knowledge of culture and the media landscape
Demonstrated success in securing impactful media placements
Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time-management abilities.
Ability to manage time-sensitive projects, juggle multiple priorities, work independently, and keen attention to detail.
Manage multiple projects and timelines with efficiency and clear communication.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with clients, media, and team members.
Innovative problem-solver with a proven history of delivering successful outcomes and the ability to think on your feet.
In-office requirement: minimum of 3 days per week

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.With extensive experience and expertise in the media, tech, fashion, beauty & wellness, lifestyle, entertainment, music, advocacy, nonprofit and related industries, we help best-in-class organizations and individuals establish and manage their public affairs, as well as develop and support their mission, including brand strategy, internal and external communications and PR, content and campaign development, as well as their social impact, sustainability and advocacy efforts.Proudly founded by a diverse group of women leaders in 2018, the Lede Company has teams and offices in New York City and Los Angeles and is proud to partner with an incredible collective of clients and partners around the globe. Learn more at ledecompany.com.

Founded in 2018

Beverly Hills, California, USA

217 employees (126 in marketing)

www.ledecompany.com