Account Executive, Earned (NY/NJ based)

New York City, NY (Remote)

$55K/yr – $65K/yrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 11 days ago

Job Summary

The Account Executive, Earned will own day-to-day PR strategy execution, media relations, and project management for consumer brands, with a strong emphasis on leveraging AI and new tools to drive earned coverage and efficient campaign delivery.

  • Own client campaigns from planning to execution across media relations, awards, and events
  • Lead project timelines, budgets, and cross-team collaboration
  • Experiment with AI tools and emerging software to improve drafting, reporting, and research

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • The Account Executive, Earned executes public relations strategies to achieve client goals while keeping projects organized, on time, and on track.
  • The role spans day-to-day client communication, media relations, creative ideation, trend jacking, and hands-on project management.
  • We're looking for someone who manages the details well and is excited to use new tools, including AI, to work smarter.
  • Media Relations:
  • Curate and oversee comprehensive databases for media contacts
  • Discover fresh editorial leads and freelance talent utilizing Substacks and platforms like Qwoted
  • Compose and distribute compelling pitches, alerts, and releases while monitoring for earned placements
  • Generate innovative story angles designed to capture interest from major national publications
  • Take the lead on specialized affiliate and commerce-focused outreach efforts
  • Organize press interviews and craft detailed briefing materials for brand spokespeople

Requirements

  • Based in the NYC/New Jersey Tri State Area.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
  • 2+ years of PR agency experience in the consumer goods industry.
  • Demonstrated project management experience managing timelines, deliverables, and multiple accounts at once.
  • Comfortable using AI tools day to day, with examples of how you've used them.
  • A real willingness to try new technologies and adopt new tools quickly.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • A proactive, self-starter attitude with a passion for staying ahead of trends.

Benefits

  • Unlimited PTO
  • Paid time off between Christmas and New Year’s
  • Fabulous Fridays — office closes at 3 pm!
  • 401K with a 3% company match - immediately vested
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Medical and Dependent Care FSA
  • Company-Paid Life Insurance
  • Company-Paid Long Term Disability
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Brilliant

Brilliant is not just our name—it’s our standard.Since 2008, we’ve been building brands, launching category-firsts, and turning creative ambition into measurable results. We’re a full-service performance agency—but more than that, we’re your strategic partners, creative firepower, and competitive edge.From breakthrough brand storytelling to global influencer strategy, we move fast, think big, and execute with precision.We don’t just collaborate—we plug right in.Expect a team that’s organized, proactive, and genuinely invested in your success. We bring clarity, performance marketing expertise, and personality-hire energy to everything we do.Big ideas. Bold strategy. That’s Brilliant.

Founded in 2008
Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
51 employees (29 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$55K/yr – $65K/yr

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
28 (55% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
2K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
31.8%
Direct
45.2%
Referral
5.6%
Social
16%
Paid
1.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~51
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Account Executive, Earned (NY/NJ based)

Brilliant · New York City, NY · Remote