Account Executive

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