Account Executive, Public Relations (NY/NJ Based)

About the role

Brilliant Agency is a fast-growing, fully remote PR & marketing agency focused on family‑oriented consumer brands (baby & maternity, toys, tech, housewares, food/beverages). The agency’s motto is “Work Hard - Play Hard - Laugh Hard” and it has been recognized as an Inc. Best Workplace 2026 and on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest‑growing private companies. The Account Executive will support the award‑winning full‑funnel marketing team, executing PR strategies, managing client communications, media relations, project management, and leveraging AI tools while working remotely but attending regular in‑person media engagements in the NYC/New Jersey Tri‑State area.

Responsibilities

• Media Relations: curate and oversee media contact databases, discover editorial leads via Substack and Qwoted, compose/distribute pitches, alerts, releases, monitor earned placements, generate story angles for national publications, lead affiliate/commerce outreach, organize/attend press interviews and desksides in NYC, craft briefing materials, build relationships with journalists/content creators, track industry shifts and competitor visibility.
• Awards: oversee client recognition programs through research, strategic advice, and deadline management.
• Project Management: assume responsibility for campaign timelines, develop roadmaps, identify bottlenecks, monitor budgets and team duties, provide updates, use tools like Monday or Asana, facilitate cross‑team collaboration.
• Technology & AI: integrate AI (Claude, ChatGPT) for drafting, reporting, research; evaluate/implement emerging software; educate team on best practices; identify automation opportunities.
• Events / Activations: support conceptualization and launch of virtual or in‑person press events.

Requirements

• Based in the NYC/New Jersey Tri State Area and 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.
• Comfortable using AI tools day‑to‑day with 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 and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• 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. The role includes a six‑month performance review; employees who meet all agreed‑upon goals are eligible for a $5,000 base salary increase.