Public Relations Account Executive

Development Counsellors International

. Identify the local news of the day in each community across 4–5 clients and nationally .

Posted 11/8/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $53,000 - $65,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in public relations and media relations, with a strong ability to develop relationships with reporters and create compelling pitch ideas. Proficient in project management and skilled in AP-style writing, with a focus on delivering results in a fast-paced environment.

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Public Relations ExperienceMedia Relations ExperienceAP-Style WritingProject Management SkillsRelationship Building

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Hard Skills

Public RelationsMedia RelationsPitch DevelopmentStory Angle IdentificationProject Management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCreative ThinkingInitiativeTeam CollaborationSolutions-Oriented Mindset

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft 365Muck RackWrike

Industry Keywords

Economic DevelopmentAgency ExperienceNews MediaReporter RelationshipsPublic Relations Strategy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify the local news of the day in each community across 4–5 clients and nationally
Seek new mediums such as podcasts and newsletters for pitching stories
Consistently suggest pitch ideas to teammates based on daily news
Help senior publicists develop strong reporter lists and understand what makes a solid pitch list
Clip and report the team’s media results with minimal supervision
Suggest next steps in pitch development or projects using critical thinking
Develop relationships with reporters
Work with teammates, clients, and reporters on economic development public relations accounts

Requirements

What you’ll need

2 years of PR and media relations experience required
Agency experience is highly valued
Passion for reading, watching, and/or listening to the news daily
A strong desire to work with reporters and build meaningful relationships with media
Strong, creative, AP-style writing with the ability to “spot” a story angle
Strong project management skills; organized, takes initiative, balances multiple clients, works on tight deadlines, and delegates responsibilities and tasks
Excellent interpersonal skills when working with teammates, clients, and reporters
Highly motivated individual and team player with a drive to hit goals with a solutions-oriented mindset
Working knowledge of Microsoft 365, Muck Rack, Wrike, or similar platforms; or ability to learn a new program quickly
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or have all necessary approvals to live/work in the U.S.
BA or BS in Public Relations, Communications, Economics, Business or Journalism preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible Paid Time-Off
Performance-based incentives
Hybrid work - 2 days in the office
Medical/dental/vision coverage
Mentorship and professional development opportunities
401k match
Cell phone reimbursement