Public Relations Account Executive

Parsippany, NJ (On-site)

$55K/yr – $65K/yrMid Level1+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive media relations support for PR clients, securing placements and drafting materials across multiple accounts.

  • Own media placements and pitches, strengthening client visibility.
  • Must-have: 1–2 years in the PR industry and strong organization skills.
  • Standout: experience coordinating onboarding and developing executive story angles for timely exposure.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Identifies and secures an array of media placement for clients
  • Develops and maintains relationships with all media outlets including trades, broadcast and national media
  • Supports as a media pitcher across the team’s accounts
  • Assists in the development of portions of strategic PR plans and campaign development
  • Monitors, identifies and secures appropriate editorial calendar opportunities for clients
  • Supports Account Coordinator and interns with reviewing and/or developing media analysis reports and distributing client media mentions
  • Supports Account Coordinator with maintaining call notes, agendas, project trackers and client update communications
  • Assists internal team members with other clients, business development and Company projects
  • Functions as a general point of contact (for clients and internally)
  • Participates in new client onboarding including developing agendas for discovery meetings meetings/calls

Requirements

  • Minimum 1-2 years successful industry-related experience
  • Demonstrated ability to organize/prioritize work, handle details accurately, follow up with minimum supervision, and complete tasks within specified deadlines
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, problem-solving and customer service skills
  • Proficiency with various software applications including the full Office suite, as well as social media channels
  • Experience in PR related software including but not limited to Cision, Meltwater, Sprout, Hootsuite etc.
  • Education: College degree; or equivalent related business experience
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JConnelly

JConnelly is a communications and marketing agency working to help organizations and leaders to build, grow, manage and protect their brands. With the grit of a boutique shop fueled by the power of global agency, we help brands and people successfully navigate an increasingly complex world to achieve extraordinary outcomes.OUR PEOPLE & CULTUREThe guiding principles Jennifer Connelly put in place when she founded the agency in 2003 remain core to our DNA to this day. We approach all aspects of life and business by driving positive and impactful change rather than living in fear of it.With operations throughout the U.S. – including the business hubs of NYC, Chicago, D.C., Palm Beach and Las Vegas – and with relationships reaching worldwide, we have always operated virtually everywhere long before it was fashionable.We are critical thinkers with the intelligence to anticipate and think ahead. We work to eliminate noise and channel our energy into creating what’s real, what’s good and what’s next. With us by your side, there are no limits to the outcomes that we can collectively achieve.SERVICES• Branding & Identity• Reputation Building• Media Relations• Strategy• Corporate Communications• Video / Audio / Digital Content• Design• Crisis & Special SituationsSPECIALTIES• Financial Services• Wealth & Investment Management• Fintech• Crypto & Blockchain• Private Equity & Venture Capital• Technology• Food, Beverage & Consumer Brands• Celebrity, Influencer & Executive Brands• DEI & Non-Profit

Founded in 2003
New York, New York, USA
53 employees (9 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.5K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
27.3%
Direct
52.5%
Referral
5.6%
Social
13.2%
Paid
1.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~53

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
8 (15% of company)
Median Career Experience
8 years
Median Tenure
5.1 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2