Senior Account Executive, Beauty & Wellness at Paul Wilmot Communications | New York, USA | $70K/yr – $77K/yr

Paul Wilmot Communications

Senior Account Executive, Beauty & Wellness

New York, USA (On-site)

$70K/yr – $77K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive strategic media relations and partnerships for beauty & wellness clients as a Senior Account Executive.

Own pitching, editorial opportunities, and campaign management across skincare, fragrance, cosmetics, and haircare.
Must-have: 5–7 years’ PR experience with a proven roster of media contacts.
Standout: Event production experience and partnerships with influencers and brand partners.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Ability to strategize, execute, and manage media relations campaigns across all beauty & wellness division clientele, encompassing skincare, fragrance, cosmetics and haircare clientele
Handle majority of all pitching for the client – including strategizing on larger scale editorial opportunities; continually update and monitor status reports to ensure pitching efforts on track with the support of junior team
Research potential partnership opportunities and arrange meetings with strategic partners (including, but not limited to likeminded brand partners, speaking engagement opportunities, panels, summits, etc.)
Attend virtual & in person client meetings equipped with pertinent updates and new ideas
Uphold a strong understanding of social media and influencers and their overall importance to beauty brands
Seek out, coordinate and handle desk side appointments and 1:1 client / editor meetings
Event production experience (RSVPs, Run of Show, Photography shot lists, Staffing Plans)
A strong understanding of media reporting for a specific brand and its commercial initiatives using Muckrack, Launchmetrics, etc.
Contribute to bi-annual PR plans for all lifestyle clients including new, buzz-worthy ideas
Support on workflow, deadlines, budgets, and resources (both team and dollars) for selected accounts

Requirements

5-7 years’ experience required
A proven roster of relevant media contacts
Excellent communications skills
Ability to be a team player in an environment that requires and rewards collaboration
BA/BS Required

Paul Wilmot Communications

Paul Wilmot Communications’ clients are thought leaders, visionaries, inventors, founders and entrepreneurs. We utilize our decades-long experience as story tellers and communicators to develop and build brands through maximizing exposure and quantifiable results. We put a spotlight on our clients inserting them into the conversation and providing them with media results that translate into brand content and revenues. With over 25 years service luxury fashion, beauty and lifestyle clientele in the New York City market, Paul Wilmot Communications expanded in 2022 with the opening of a Nashville office. Our strategic approach has adapted with the evolution of the media landscape, and we produce impactful results through the following services: Consumer Media Relations Influencer & Celebrity EngagementBroadcast & PodcastsCorporate Communications & Thought LeadershipDiversity & Equity StrategySocial MediaEvents & Hospitality Programming Strategic Partnerships & Brand CollaborationsCSR StrategyFor more information please visit PaulWilmot.com or visit us on Instagram @paulwilmotcomm.

Founded in 1997

New York, New York, USA

25 employees (3 in marketing)

www.paulwilmot.com