Public Relations Account Executive

Company Description

Mahoney Communications Group (MCG) is a leading climate communications consultancy with offices in New York City. We work with some of the world's leading climate technology, renewable energy and resiliency / ESG firms. Our team is deeply experienced in developing effective strategic messages tailored for targeted audiences. MCG is a stakeholder-focused agency that builds and executes campaigns to ensure that our messages are heard by those who matter most. Led by Colin Mahoney, our principal, our team collaborates to execute global campaigns with consistent strategies and messaging across markets and specialties.

Role Description

This is a full-time hybrid role for a Public Relations Account Executive at Mahoney Communications Group. The Account Executive will be responsible for managing client accounts, developing and executing strategic PR campaigns, creating and editing content, maintaining relationships with media contacts, and monitoring and reporting on campaign results. This role is primarily located in New York, NY, with flexibility for some remote work.

A PR account executive will typically:

Write press releases, news stories, articles, case studies and product pieces

Pitch press releases and feature ideas by phone or email to national, regional and trade journalists, across print, broadcast and online, to interest them in covering their clients’ stories

Respond to phone calls and emails from journalists

Arrange interviews and editorial meetings with key journalists for clients’ spokespeople - in person or over the phone - and facilitate these meetings where appropriate

Monitor media coverage and report results to the wider team and clients

Attend client events and industry conferences

Handle clients’ social media accounts such as their Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn page

Deliver analytics reports on social media, reporting on traffic, engagement and follower figures

Brainstorm fresh ideas for PR campaigns

Key skills and experience:

3+ years professional experience in PR, marketing, communications or journalism

Bachelor’s degree in PR, marketing, communications, journalism or related field

Proficient in AP Style

Proficient with Cision/MuckRack for media list development and research

Proficient with WordPress content management systems for basic updates to websites and blogs is a plus

Understanding of social media tools and networks, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter; Hootsuite experience is a plus

Experience with Photoshop and graphic design software is a plus

Deadline driven