Position Location: New York City (hybrid in-office and work from home policy)

Travel Potential: 15%

Work Experience: 4+ years of experience in public relations with additional experience in social media and general marketing secondary

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. We’re looking beyond traditional food, wine and spirits experience as we push our clients’ coverage into more lifestyle focused stories, product placements and features.

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.

• 4-5 years of PR agency experience, with direct client management.
• Proven media relationships across national and regional lifestyle media outlets with consistent record to convert brand products into lifestyle focused earned media placements (print, broadcast and digital)
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to lead multiple initiatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, Adobe, and relevant PR tools.
• Solid understanding of social media platforms, especially Instagram and Facebook.
• Collaborative, proactive, and solutions-oriented team player.

Hungry For More?

We’d love to hear from you. Apply by emailing us at hiring@corkknife.com. Make sure to send your updated resume along with a cover note that’ll make you stand out. And if you’re so inclined, share your favorite cocktail and why!