Account Executive

Santa Monica, CA (Unknown)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 6 days ago

Job Summary

Own client programs end-to-end, shaping strategy and content, securing media placements, and guiding junior staff across fast-paced PR campaigns.

  • Lead multiple client programs with day-to-day contact and reporting
  • Develop brand and category story angles and secure earned coverage across lifestyle, CPG, and commerce
  • Mentor junior staff and delegate project work

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Supporting the delivery of client programs and developing high-quality content.
  • Day-to-day client contact on some accounts; attending and developing meeting minutes.
  • Providing timely and clear reporting and monitoring (for clients, as well as industry-specific trend spotting and issues forecasting).
  • Day-to-day account coordination.
  • Drafts press releases, bylines, creative pitches, event/launch strategy docs, and other client communications.
  • Build and maintain media relationships; consistently secure high-quality 15+ media placements per month.
  • On-site event support and execution (in LA, OC, sometimes nationally).
  • Supporting social media and influencer campaigns.
  • Provides junior staff with guidance, learning opportunities, and project delegation.

Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree (communications, liberal arts, business or marketing focus preferred)
  • SKILLS & ABILITIES
  • Understands the evolution of PR in a digital-first world and stays on the pulse of media landscapes, newsroom agendas, and cultural moments.
  • Proven ability to develop brand and category relevant story angles, pitch media, and secure earned coverage across lifestyle, CPG, and commerce outlets.
  • Exceptional writing skills across pitches, press materials, and client communications with speed and accuracy.
  • Confidence serving as a day-to-day client contact, contributing to calls, managing expectations, and delivering clear communication.
  • Must be a solutions-oriented self-starter with the ability to manage multiple clients, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong understanding of cultural trends and ability to translate them into relevant, timely media opportunities.
  • Has some experience in influencer marketing and social media (including identifying, vetting, and managing creators, gifting programs, etc.).
  • A keen eye for detail across any copy and reporting.

Benefits

  • Blaze rewards those who make a significant contribution to the development of the agency. Performance-related incentives and rewards are available along with excellent career development and training. This role will suit someone who is looking to develop and progress within a structured and supportive agency environment.
  • Full medical, dental and vision packages plus flexible spending account options
  • 401k Plan
  • Life, LTD and AD&D insurance
  • Competitive compensation package, including a generous bonus program
  • Paid sick leave and vacation days
  • Eleven paid holidays per year
  • The opportunity to grow and the resources to succeed
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Blaze PR

Blaze is the go-to partner for lifestyle brands hungry for a real piece of the marketshare. Fresh and seasoned, our boutique agency is comprised of veteran practitioners who stay one step ahead of trends and will not rest on the laurels of past successes. We have done it all before, failed, prevailed, and we know the difference. Blaze puts strategy back into PR. Our campaigns are strategic, creative and on-point as they’re backed by a thoughtful process that considers the goals of each brand.

Founded in 1990
Santa Monica, California, USA
38 employees (6 in marketing)

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
5 (13% of company)
Median Tenure
0.5 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Funding

Total Funding
$5M
Last Raise
$5M
Series Unknown, 21 years ago

Funding History

  • Jan 2005
    Series Unknown • $5M

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
682
Traffic Source Mix
Search
24.5%
Direct
60%
Referral
5%
Social
9.3%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~38
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Account Executive

Blaze PR · Santa Monica, CA · Unknown