Public Relations Account Executive

New York, USA (Remote)

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

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Assist a PR team on multiple accounts, supporting client work and operations.

  • Must-have: 2–3 years in public relations with strong writing
  • Standout: Remote role with potential future office return and active media outreach
  • Standout: Experience supporting research, media lists, and proposal materials

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Support senior team members on multiple accounts
  • Join client and team meetings - assist with preparing agendas, taking notes, and sharing clear recaps with next steps
  • Keep internal docs up to date (status reports, trackers, media lists, editorial calendars, and other shared resources)
  • Track and organize press coverage
  • Research media outlets and new opportunities to pitch clients' work
  • Create and disseminate creative pitches and other written materials
  • Develop relationships with key media, designers, and industry contacts
  • Staying informed on industry events, networking opportunities, award programs, and trends in both the design and publishing industries
  • Assist in the research and creation of new business proposals
  • Assist in the creation of social media content, as needed

Requirements

  • 2-3 years of solid public relations experience
  • Excellent written and verbal skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • The ability to take initiative, be a self-starter, and pursue opportunities with a minimum of direction. These are especially essential skills due to the fact that the position is, for the time being, remote. A return to the office full-time may be necessary in the future, though it is not currently planned.
  • Excellent multitasking skills, the ability to meet tight deadlines, switch focus as needed, and thrive in a fast-paced collaborative environment

Benefits

  • Competitive salary, $55,000 - $65,000, based on experience, with opportunity to grow
  • Generous holiday, vacation, and personal time off policy (plus summer Fridays)
  • Health insurance (medical and dental)
  • 401K with company match opportunities (after 1 year)
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McGraw PR

MCGRAW PR is a full-service communications and marketing firm based in New York City. We specialize in media relations programs and creative campaigns for design firms and home furnishings brands in a variety of practice areas including Architecture, Interior Design, Home Furnishings, Retail & E-commerce, Media Brands, Art, Not-for-Profits, and Special Events.Acclaimed for its results-oriented and truly hands-on approach, McGraw PR prides itself on offering a level of personal service to its clients that is uncommon at other firms.

Founded in 2011
New York, New York, USA
12 employees (1 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
468
Traffic Source Mix
Search
33.9%
Direct
41.9%
Referral
12.7%
Social
9.5%
Paid
1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~12

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
1 (8% of company)