Assistant account executive for PR firm specializing in luxury lifestyle and hospitality clients.
Meg Connolly Communications, a boutique luxury PR firm specializing in lifestyle clients including hand-crafted properties from Auberge Resorts Collection, Maybourne and St. Regis, as well as The Marbella Club, Meadowood and Troutbeck, and the most coveted design brands, including Saint-Louis, Puiforcat and RIEDEL, is seeking applicants for an exciting opportunity to join an in-demand agency. Applicants should be polished, enthusiastic, service oriented and eager to learn and grow. Strong writing and verbal skills are imperative, along with an appreciation and understanding of the luxury marketplace.
The position will be responsible for supporting the account teams, handling administrative tasks, drafting pitches and press materials and securing press coverage on behalf of clients in media ranging from The Wall Street Journal, New York Times & Vogue.com, etc including online, television and trade outlets, and affluent regional and international publications produced around the world.
The position also requires involvement in developing strategic press plans (including regular social media activations), account leadership, launching products and partnerships, managing interns, and developing and maintaining relationships with international, national, regional and trade media as well as brand-appropriate tastemakers. In addition, the position will be responsible for maintaining databases and preparing monthly updates.
Salary: $48,000-$52,000 Commensurate with experience
Please email cover letter and resume to info@mcc-pr.com.
About MCC
Meg Connolly Communications is a New York City-based high-service, results-driven public relations and marketing agency representing prestigious international clients in the luxury lifestyle arena. MCC is recognized for its dynamic and creative approach, flawless execution and press-generating partnerships and initiatives. Since its inception in 2006, MCC has carefully grown its client base to include some of the world’s most celebrated luxury brands. MCC works as an extension of the internal team for each client and has established a trusted network of international media contacts who value our intelligent, targeted pitches and storylines, resulting in brand-elevating coverage in the most powerful and influential publications around the world.
