Assistant Account Executive, Public Relations

New York City, NY (Remote)

$48K/yr – $58K/yrEntry Level1+ years expFull time

Posted 3 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own and guide media relations programs across multiple accounts, driving outreach, trend-jacking opportunities, awards tracking, and cross-functional project management with a mix of traditional and AI-assisted tools.

Own media outreach and relationship building with journalists and influencers
Lead trend monitoring, award tracking, and cross-team project management
Collaborate across events, affiliates, and ecommerce pitching to amplify coverage

Job Description

Responsibilities

Media Relations: Pull, build, and maintain media and influencer databases
Regularly identify new editor and freelancer contacts through tools like Qwoted and by subscribing to Substacks
Draft and distribute pitches, press releases, and media alerts, then follow up and monitor for coverage
Contribute creative pitch angles that break through with top-tier national outlets
Support dedicated affiliate and ecommerce pitching
Coordinate media interviews and develop spokesperson briefing documents
Build real relationships with key journalists and influencers
Monitor trends daily and turn them into fast trend-jacking opportunities
Conduct competitor coverage monitoring
Awards Track client media awards programs, including research, recommendations, submission applications, and deadline management

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field
1+ years of PR agency experience in the consumer goods industry
Experience managing timelines and deliverables across 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, the office closes at 3 pm!
401K with a 3% company match, after your initial 3 months
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Medical and Dependent Care FSA
Company-paid Life Insurance
Company-paid Long Term Disability

Brilliant Infotech Inc.

Brilliant Infotech Inc.(an AWS Partner) is an IT Services corporation providing Digital Transformation to public and private sectors. We specialize in Java/JEE, DevOps, DevSecOps, Cloud Solutions: AWS, Azure, Data Engineering, Data Analysis, Data Science: AI and ML and moving applications from On-premises to AWS Cloud.At Brilliant, we are Engineers, Managers, Technologists, and Scientists, translating thoughts into solutions through our people.Our Vision : To be a successful global information technology company trusted by its customers and candidates for service excellence, caring for its employees and collaborating with our customers to deliver innovative and value-driven products, solutions, and services.Our Core Values : Integrity, Accountability, Commitment, Respect, Passion, TeamworkOur Mission : Support economic development, entrepreneurship, and the industry's digital transformation agenda, by empowering people through educational programs, training, and job creation.To become known as the best enabler for process creation and efficiency improvement, to our clients’ businesses through technology, innovative solutions, excellent customer service and collaboration.To solve the IT technology skills shortage problem for our clients through our thorough structured mentorship programs.Your trusted MBE(NYNJMSDC), and M/WBE( New York City SBS) partner for innovative solutions and equitable collaborations. #MBE#SBS@M/WBE #DEI #SupplierDiversityContact: Corporate Headquarters200 Metroplex Drive,4th floor,Suite#414Edison, NJ 08817, USAPhone: (732) 354-4709FAX: (732) 621-8344Training Arm of Brilliant Infotech Inc. : Brilliant Academe200 Metroplex Drive,4th floor,Suite#414Edison, NJ 08817, USAPhone: (732) 354-4709www.brilliantacademe.comIndian Arm of Brilliant Infotech:Brilliant Computech Pvt Limited.805, Pinnacle Tower, Sector-62 Noida Ph : +91-9818132372SalesEmail: sales@brilliantinfotech.comPhone: (848) 260-8760FAX: (732) 621-8344

Founded in 2007

Edison, New Jersey, USA

79 employees (2 in marketing)

www.brilliantinfotech.com