PR Account Executive

Join Our Award-Winning Team as an Account Executive

Brilliant, a rapidly growing and highly respected integrated marketing agency, is seeking a talented and passionate Account Executive to join our acclaimed earned media, influencer, and brand campaign team. If you’re a driven PR professional with a knack for building relationships and a desire to make a real impact, we want to hear from you!

About Brilliant: Where Innovation Meets Impact

We’re more than just an agency; we’re a collective of nearly 30 experienced professionals from big brands and agencies who are passionate about creating meaningful connections for our clients. We offer a fully integrated suite of services, including PR, Influencer Marketing, Social Media, Paid Media, Events & Activations, and Affiliate Marketing.

At Brilliant, we embrace a fully remote work environment, providing our team with the resources and flexibility they need to thrive. We specialize in serving dynamic consumer lifestyle brands, with a focus on products, brands, and services for families, including baby and maternity, toys and games, tech, housewares, haircare and food.

The Role: Account Executive – Your Mission

As an Account Executive, you’ll be a key player in managing client relationships and implementing strategic PR initiatives to achieve their business goals. Your day-to-day will involve close client communication, media relations outreach, and seamless project management.

Key Responsibilities: Make Your Mark

• Client Champion: Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients, nurturing strong relationships and ensuring their satisfaction.
• Media Maestro: Develop and maintain media and influencer databases; craft compelling pitches, press releases, and media alerts; actively follow up and track coverage; coordinate media interviews and develop spokesperson briefings; cultivate relationships with key journalists and influencers.
• Awards Authority: Lead client media awards programs, from initial research and recommendations to submission applications and deadline management.
• Junior Team Mentor: Review and provide constructive feedback on junior team members’ to-do lists, media lists, pitches, and press materials.
• Creative Spark: Participate in brainstorms and contribute innovative ideas for client campaigns, new product launches, and unique pitch angles.
• Project Navigator: Coordinate project/campaign/account timelines and deliverables, track progress, and keep clients informed every step of the way.
• Event Architect: Assist in the research, planning, and execution of virtual or live press media & influencer events, and creative media mailers.

Qualifications: Are You Our Ideal Candidate?

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• 3-4 years of PR agency experience in the consumer goods industry.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• A proactive, self-starter attitude with a genuine passion for staying ahead of industry trends.

Benefits: Perks of Being Brilliant

We value our team and offer a comprehensive benefits package:

• Unlimited PTO
• Paid time off between Christmas and New Year’s
• Fabulous Fridays – Office closes at 3 pm!
• 401K with a 3% company match
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Medical and Dependent Care FSA
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability