Account Executive

$65,000 - $70,000/Yr

Azione - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Account Executive at AZIONE PR is responsible for managing client relationships and driving growth within the Lifestyle/Fashion division. This role requires a proactive approach to public relations, focusing on securing media coverage, developing integrated PR campaigns, and fostering strong relationships with clients and media partners. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and contribute to the agency's mission of elevating brands.

Responsibilities

• Act as a client contact and manage day-to-day account activities.
• Contribute to weekly client calls and in-person meetings alongside senior team leadership.
• Attend media briefings with clients as needed (e.g., interviews, desksides, press previews, event activations).
• Support new business processes including brainstorming, research, deck contributions, and pitch preparation.
• Actively pitch across client priorities to secure product features, podcasts, product placements, and trend stories.
• Identify editorial and brand partnership targets and opportunities for client projects.
• Oversee and execute launches and larger campaigns to deliver media coverage for clients.
• Assist in the development of integrated PR campaigns to achieve client objectives under senior team leadership.
• Draft pitches with oversight from SAE / AM / AD.
• Support brand partnerships implementation.
• Review and proofread client agendas and action items to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain weekly and monthly recaps for team projects with SAE / AM / AD oversight as needed.
• Manage in-bound client requests and vet media opportunities.
• Conduct media outreach and facilitate timely interview opportunities, sendouts, sample requests, and high-res image requests.
• Secure steady rhythm of proactive editorial, partnership, and event integration opportunities.
• Maintain and grow a network of media, brand partners, and influencer relationships.
• Stay updated on new technologies, business trends, affiliate platforms, and social media trends.
• Monitor industry news and trends, sharing insights with the team.
• Anticipate and offer solutions for client-specific issues.
• Contribute to the agency database of editorial relationships.
• Display integrity, honesty, reliability, and openness to be trusted by clients and internal teams.
• Foster a positive team culture and collaboration between the PR and Digital teams.
• Mentor team members including JAE, AC, and interns.
• Recognize and reward great work within the team.

Requirements

• 2+ years of post-graduate experience in PR.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a creative mindset.
• Must be located in New York City.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with innovative startups is a plus.

Benefits

• Salary range $65,000 - $70,000 (based on experience).
• 100% medical and dental coverage.
• Bonus and commission opportunities.
• Year-long summer Friday hours.
• 401K benefits.