Account Executive, Earned (NY/NJ based)

About the role

The Account Executive will support Brilliant Agency's full-funnel marketing team, working on public relations strategies to achieve client goals. They will be responsible for media relations, project management, and leveraging new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Media Relations: Curate and oversee comprehensive databases for media contacts; discover fresh editorial leads and freelance talent; compose and distribute compelling pitches, alerts, and releases; monitor for earned placements; generate innovative story angles; organize press interviews and craft detailed briefing materials for brand spokespeople; cultivate professional ties with journalists and content creators; stay updated on industry shifts and track competitor visibility.
• Project Management: Assume responsibility for campaign timelines, ensuring all account milestones are achieved successfully; develop project roadmaps, identifying potential bottlenecks early on; monitor budgets and team duties; provide updates to internal stakeholders and clients; facilitate collaboration across various teams to ensure seamless execution of all deliverables.
• Technology & AI: Integrate AI technologies like Claude or ChatGPT to enhance drafting, reporting, and research; evaluate and implement emerging software solutions; educate the broader team on best practices; identify technical opportunities to automate routine chores and elevate the standard of output.
• Events / Activations: Support the conceptualization and launch of virtual or in-person press events.

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
• $55,000 - $65,000 salary