JONESWORKS · 4 days ago
Senior Account Executive, Consumer & Lifestyle
JONESWORKS is a strategy-driven communications, marketing, and management agency seeking a Senior Account Executive for their New York office. The role involves developing and implementing successful PR campaigns for consumer and lifestyle clients, leveraging media relations and social media to align client objectives with impactful communication strategies.
Responsibilities
Support the development of creative, innovative, results-driven communications strategies and programs to support client objectives
Drafts, edits and is responsible for finalizing necessary media and client-facing materials, including client communications, pitches, press releases, agendas, etc
Keeping your finger on the pulse of the latest industry and media trends and translating them to actionable insights and recommendations
Creates and qualifies target media and influencer lists with minimal review or directive needed
Oversee execution of earned media calendar, developing story ideas and creative pitches for targeted media, aggressively pursuing new angles and opportunities
Proven ability to place features, trend round-ups and items in quality media outlets to strategically position consumer and lifestyle clients
Actively networks with media across entertainment, lifestyle, business, trade, and consumer outlets and maintains strong relationships
Lead communication and coordination with clients, outside partners, agencies, and brands acting as day-to-day client contact when appropriate
Support integrated client campaigns through a demonstrated, working knowledge of social influence, emerging digital platforms, and creative problem solving
Lead daily client public relations account activities, including developing and managing weekly timelines and action plans to effectively execute campaigns and ensure that all deadlines are met
Vet inbound opportunities for clients and help evaluate opportunities against client objectives
Staff client activations/events such as interviews, press tours, red carpets, photo and content shoots, media days, etc
Maintain sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information
Qualification
Required
3-5 years of relevant PR experience across a variety of lifestyle and consumer clients with deep expertise
BA or BS in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, or related field
Strong media relations with consumer lifestyle, trade and business media
Extremely organized, detail-oriented, and able to execute multiple projects simultaneously in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to communicate efficiently and effectively
Ability to take and apply direction from supervisors
Effectively manages time, meets deadlines and works with supervisors to manage priorities
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(K)
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Summer Fridays
Extended PTO for December/January holiday
Bonus incentives
Other perks