AE (Capital One)

Apply now: Account Executive, Remote (EST/CST preferred). Start date is ASAP for this 3 Month Contract position. Job Title: Account Executive Location-Type: RemotePreference for 1 day per week onsite, candidate must be local to one of the following offices: New York, NY / Chicago, IL / Washington, DC / Atlanta, GAStart Date: ASAP (target November 9) Duration: Contract through end of year, with intent to extend long-term (contract-to-hire option available, 3 days hybrid for FTE conversion) Compensation Range: $30 - $35.50/hr Benefits: Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, and 401K Visa Sponsorship: Not eligible for visa sponsorship Job Description:This role supports a large, fast-paced consumer and lifestyle PR account, with a heavy focus on earned media relations, strong writing, and day-to-day account coordination across high-profile brands, media outreach, and experiential events.Job SummaryDraft compelling media pitches, build targeted media lists, and support securing press coverage for consumer and lifestyle brandsIdentify and pitch relevant outlets across lifestyle, fashion, travel, and consumer media, including premium and luxury publicationsSupport daily client needs including timelines, agendas, status updates, and deliverablesCoordinate media invitations, travel arrangements, brand events, press dinners, and occasional event staffingParticipate in client meetings, provide updates, and proactively follow up on next stepsKeep multiple projects organized and moving across a large, collaborative teamStay informed on consumer trends, cultural moments, and relevant media opportunitiesMinimum Requirements:2-3 years of PR agency experience, including at least 1 year of hands-on earned media experienceDemonstrated experience drafting media pitches, building media lists, and supporting media outreachStrong writing skills with the ability to produce clear, polished pitches, messaging, and client materialsExperience supporting account management, project timelines, and multiple concurrent deliverablesComfortable communicating directly with clients and collaborating across large, integrated teamsProficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, and Google WorkspacePreferred Qualifications:Background in consumer, lifestyle, fashion, travel, hospitality, or luxury PRExperience supporting large consumer brands and integrated agency teamsFamiliarity with premium lifestyle publications such as Vogue and Harper's BazaarExperience with Muck Rack or comparable media relations toolsFamiliarity with AI tools such as ChatGPT and Microsoft CopilotExperience supporting media events, brand activations, and press experiences