Senior Account Executive, Talent PR

The Overview:

Do you love entertainment? Are you a creative problem solver, eager to join a fast-paced, dynamic team? Our team is seeking a Senior Account Executive that will help to shape the public image of talent/personalities/projects across a variety of media and platforms. Our Talent PR division represents some of the most notable clients in entertainment, music, film, and television. The position will assist in conceptualizing, coordinating, and implementing buzz-building PR.

This is a phenomenal opportunity to advance your skills writing creative pitches, press releases, conducting outreach to media in a strategic and professional manner, and communicating with clients - with the goal being successful placement of stories across various outlets. This role will be responsible for crafting and implementing publicity campaigns that generate awareness by strategizing and brainstorming ideas for promoting projects including implementing PR campaigns, formulating pitches, prepping and covering for interviews, and managing press kit materials.

We are looking for a creative and resourceful team player who is knowledgeable about relevant media - with the desire to expand their network of media relationships. This person should be a self-starter who is able to multi-task several moving parts and prioritize multiple running projects. Further, excellent writing skills, and strong attention to detail and organization are a priority.

The Needs:

• Lead development of press materials, including media lists, pitches, press releases, etc.
• Pitch clients to media in television, print, online, podcasts, radio, and more.
• Lead meetings and conference calls with clients and potential new business opportunities.
• Support department leadership and clients by balancing multiple projects at a time.
• Help develop proposals for new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with the entertainment team in brainstorming pitch angles.
• Manage incoming press requests and researching press contacts at media outlets.
• Review and edit press materials including press releases and alerts.

The Fine Print:

• 3+ years of experience working in the public relations entertainment industry or in an agency setting preferred.
• Experience working with talent in entertainment, music and/or film/tv is strongly preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Previous experience with Muck Rack, Cision, and other entertainment research-based programs.
• Professional and friendly interpersonal skills.
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills.
• Responsive and professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Passion to stay ahead of curve in the constantly evolving entertainment landscape.

Why Us:

R&CPMK is the renowned integrated marketing and communications agency in global entertainment. The agency represents more than 400 of the most prominent and influential players in pop culture and some of the largest brands and Fortune 500 companies. We connect our clients to consumers through the world of entertainment, lifestyle, sports, influence, and popular culture.

We place employee wellbeing as one of our highest priorities, we believe our benefits are an important extension of that philosophy. Unlimited PTO, summer Fridays and our Body, Mind, Soul program are here to support employees on their wellbeing journey.  We ensure that we find lots of excuses to come together both virtually and in person through our many company events, hosted by our social committee and employee resource groups.

To support your career development, we have a wealth of internal and external learning opportunities. Tuition reimbursement is also available for those that are interested in continued education.

To help you plan for your future we support you with an employer matched 401k contribution, employee stock purchase plan and family building support including; generous paid family leave, fertility and adoption benefits.

Salary: $60,000.00- $70,000.00 annually

Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee’s/applicant’s background, pertinent experience, and qualifications.

With offices in Los Angeles, New York, and London, R&CPMK is part of the Octagon Sports and Entertainment Network.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.