Account Executive, Earned (NY/NJ based) at Brilliant | NY, US | Rezi

Account Executive, Earned (NY/NJ based) at Brilliant

Account Executive, Earned (NY/NJ based)

Brilliant · NY, US

2 weeks ago

Account Executive, Earned (NY/NJ based)

Brilliant · NY, US

19 days ago
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About the Role

Brilliant Agency seeks a full-time Account Executive, Earned to support the agency's award-winning full-funnel marketing team. The ideal candidate brings 2+ years of agency experience in consumer products PR or integrated marketing, strong project management skills, and curiosity about new technology and AI.

Responsibilities

  • Execute public relations strategies to achieve client goals.
  • Manage client communication, media relations, creative ideation, and project management.
  • Curate and oversee media contact databases.
  • Discover editorial leads and freelance talent.
  • Compose and distribute pitches, alerts, and releases.
  • Monitor for earned media placements.
  • Generate innovative story angles for national publications.
  • Lead specialized affiliate and commerce-focused outreach.
  • Organize press interviews and craft briefing materials.
  • Cultivate relationships with journalists and content creators.
  • Track industry shifts and competitor visibility.
  • Oversee client recognition programs.
  • Manage campaign timelines and account milestones.
  • Develop project roadmaps and identify potential bottlenecks.
  • Monitor budgets and team duties.
  • Facilitate collaboration across teams for deliverable execution.
  • Integrate AI technologies for drafting, reporting, and research.
  • Evaluate and implement emerging software solutions.
  • Identify opportunities to automate routine tasks.
  • Support the conceptualization and launch of press events.

Requirements

  • Must be based in the NYC/New Jersey Tri State Area.
  • 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.
  • Willingness to try new technologies and adopt new tools quickly.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Proactive, self-starter attitude.
  • Passion for staying ahead of trends.

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Media Relations
  • Creative Ideation
  • Trend Jacking
  • AI Integration
  • Communication

Location

  • NYC/New Jersey Tri State Area

Work Type

  • Full-time
  • Remote

Experience Level

  • 2+ years of agency experience

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field

Salary/Compensations

  • $55,000 - $65,000

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

About the Company

  • Brilliant Agency is a fast-growing, fully remote PR & marketing agency focused on family-oriented brands.
  • Voted Inc Best Workplaces 2026 and Inc. 5000 List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies for 2026.
  • Specializes in consumer lifestyle brands, with a focus on families including baby and maternity, toys and games, tech, housewares, and food/beverages.
  • Values a culture of working hard, playing hard, and laughing hard, incorporating team challenges and virtual happy hours.