Position Type: Full Time
Position Location: SoHo, New York City (hybrid in-office and work from home policy)
Travel Potential: 15%
Work Experience: 4+ years of experience in public relations, marketing, communications, social media and/or other related industry.
About Cork + Knife
We are a Latina-founded, owned and operated strategic communications company hyper passionate about good people, authentic storytelling and purposeful brand building.
Founded in 2017 over a dram with a former client turned friend, Cork + Knife has been rooted in our relationships since day one. We have since grown into a dynamic team of creatives and trusted partners to clients ready to reach the top of their game in the food and beverage space.
Senior Account Executive — Public Relations & Digital Media
As a Senior Account Executive at Cork + Knife, you will play a key role in managing client relationships, executing press and influencer programs, and supporting strategic initiatives across public relations and digital media. Working closely with senior leadership, you will oversee daily account operations and drive high-quality, impactful results for our clients in the food, wine and spirits industries.
Key Responsibilities:
Client Management
- Serve as one of the primary client contacts, managing communication via email, phone, and meetings.
- Lead the development and delivery of client agendas, action items, recaps, and monthly reporting.
- Ensure on-time, accurate execution of client deliverables, including PR and social media initiatives.
- Support strategic planning, annual program development, and approval processes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, agency partners, and external vendors.
- Contribute to client presentations, brainstorms, and campaign development.
- Maintain high client satisfaction through proactive communication and attention to detail.
Press & Influencer Relations
- Manage media and influencer outreach, including drafting press materials, pitches, and media kits.
- Build and maintain targeted media lists; track outreach, coverage, and reporting.
- Consistently secure organic and positive earned media and social media placements relevant to client program / goals.
- Oversee influencer programs, including product mailers, metrics tracking, and campaign recaps.
- Support the development of media strategies and creative storytelling concepts.
- Mentor junior team members, providing guidance on writing, research, and project coordination.
Event Execution
- Lead event planning from concept through execution: venue sourcing, vendor coordination, guest management, and on-site support.
- Maintain and expand relationships with key industry vendors and partners.
Agency Operations
- Proactively manage timelines and ensure seamless project execution.
- Support office operations and internal company events as needed.
