Public Relations Junior Account Executive & Account Executive
6 days ago
New York
About K+Co Kucerak + Co (K+Co) is a full-service boutique communications agency. With widely recognized industry expertise under its founder, Lauren Kucerak, the agency serves clients across fashion, entertainment, lifestyle, health and wellness, and talent relations. Here at K+Co, we value our company culture as we are an ambitious, passionate and enthusiastic group dedicated to going above and beyond with our work. Role Description This is a full-time, on-site role based in New York, NY. We are seeking a Junior Account Executive / Account Executive to join our growing team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, proactive communicator with a strong interest in media and influencer relations who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Candidates should have 1–4 years of PR or communications experience (agency experience preferred), with opportunities for growth based on experience level. What You'll Do: • Lead day-to-day communication with clients; ensure timely delivery of projects; proactively address project gaps and assist as needed; attend and coordinate internal and client-facing meetings and provide actionable next steps, • Participate in the brainstorming of strategic campaign ideas, initiatives, and activities for clients, • Lead, execute and manage multiple client initiatives– anticipate challenges and ensure deadlines are met, • Ensure client requests are fulfilled, delivered on time and are value-producing, • Develop and distribute PR materials including but not limited to; press releases, media alerts, founder bios, PR strategy and proposals, • Provide thoughtful insight and feedback for all client deliverables (i.e. proofreading, fact-checking, competitive research, etc.), • Lead proactive and opportunistic pitching to market and trade media; develop and expand relationships with key editors., • Secure coverage in national and regional media across print, digital, broadcast and podcast verticals, • Create PR materials, including press releases, bios, media alerts, pitches and other documents; edit writing and other assignments tasked to junior-level staffers; conduct background research as needed to deliver accurate media-ready assets., • Proactively network and build relationships with media, influencers and industry tastemakers, • Serve as a reliable point of contact on assigned accounts and support junior workflows when needed, • Collaborate on new business opportunities; attend and actively participate in brainstorms; gather and organize information for proposals, as requested. What You Bring: • 2- 4+ years' of relevant PR experience (agency experience is strongly preferred), • Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities, • Strong writer with a sharp eye for detail, tone, and storytelling, • A self-starter who can work both independently and in a high energy, team-oriented atmosphere, • Established relationships with media contacts in the Fashion and Lifestyle space, • Proven track record of market and feature placements, • Interested in design, fashion, lifestyle, culture, or creative industries, • You are a game changer; think outside the box; get the job done; always go above and beyond the expected. Why Kucerak + Co. • Work closely with a small, senior-led team, • Exposure to high-profile, creative clients and top-tier media, • A collaborative, fast-paced boutique environment, • Clear opportunity for growth, responsibility, and skill development