Account Executive, Public Relations (NY/NJ Based)

About the role

Brilliant Agency, a fast‑growing, fully remote PR & marketing agency focused on family‑oriented brands, seeks a full‑time Account Executive to support its award‑winning full‑funnel marketing team. The role is remote, but the candidate must reside in the NYC/New Jersey Tri‑State Area and be available for regular in‑person media meetings, desksides, and events in New York City. The ideal candidate brings 2+ years of full‑time agency experience in consumer products PR or integrated marketing, strong project‑management skills, and genuine curiosity about new technology and AI.

Responsibilities

• Curate and oversee comprehensive media‑contact databases
• Discover fresh editorial leads and freelance talent via Substacks, Qwoted, etc.
• Compose and distribute pitches, alerts, and releases; monitor for earned placements
• Generate innovative story angles for major national publications
• Lead specialized affiliate and commerce‑focused outreach efforts
• Organize and attend press interviews and desksides in person; craft briefing materials for spokespeople
• Cultivate professional ties with influential journalists and content creators, including regular NYC in‑person meetings
• Stay updated on industry shifts and track competitor visibility daily
• Oversee client recognition programs through research, strategic advice, and deadline management
• Assume responsibility for campaign timelines; ensure all account milestones are met
• Develop project roadmaps, set key goals, identify bottlenecks early
• Monitor budgets and team duties; provide consistent updates to internal stakeholders and clients
• Leverage tools such as Monday or Asana for workflow transparency
• Facilitate cross‑team collaboration to guarantee seamless execution of deliverables
• Integrate AI technologies (Claude, ChatGPT) to enhance drafting, reporting, and research
• Evaluate and implement emerging software solutions; educate the team on best practices
• Identify technical opportunities to automate routine chores and elevate output quality
• Support conceptualization and launch of virtual or in‑person press events

Requirements

• Based in the NYC/New Jersey Tri‑State Area; able to travel into NYC regularly for in‑person media meetings and events
• 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 simultaneously
• Comfortable using AI tools day‑to‑day, with concrete examples of usage
• 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 while managing multiple projects
• 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

Pay

Salary range: $55,000 – $75,000. This role includes a six‑month performance review; employees who meet all agreed‑upon goals are eligible for a $5,000 base‑salary increase.