Apply now: Account Executive, Remote (EST/CST preferred). Start date is ASAP for this 3+ Month Contract position.
Job Title: Account Executive
Location-Type: Remote
Preference for 1 day per week onsite, candidate must be local to one of the following offices: New York, NY / Chicago, IL / Washington, DC / Atlanta, GA
Start 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 Summary
Draft compelling media pitches, build targeted media lists, and support securing press coverage for consumer and lifestyle brands
Identify and pitch relevant outlets across lifestyle, fashion, travel, and consumer media, including premium and luxury publications
Support daily client needs including timelines, agendas, status updates, and deliverables
Coordinate media invitations, travel arrangements, brand events, press dinners, and occasional event staffing
Participate in client meetings, provide updates, and proactively follow up on next steps
Keep multiple projects organized and moving across a large, collaborative team
Stay informed on consumer trends, cultural moments, and relevant media opportunities
Minimum Requirements:
2-3 years of PR agency experience, including at least 1 year of hands-on earned media experience
Demonstrated experience drafting media pitches, building media lists, and supporting media outreach
Strong writing skills with the ability to produce clear, polished pitches, messaging, and client materials
Experience supporting account management, project timelines, and multiple concurrent deliverables
Comfortable communicating directly with clients and collaborating across large, integrated teams
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, and Google Workspace
Preferred Qualifications:
Background in consumer, lifestyle, fashion, travel, hospitality, or luxury PR
Experience supporting large consumer brands and integrated agency teams
Familiarity with premium lifestyle publications such as Vogue and Harper's Bazaar
Experience with Muck Rack or comparable media relations tools
Familiarity with AI tools such as ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot
Experience supporting media events, brand activations, and press experiences