Assistant Account Executive, Public Relations

Remote

Full Time

Entry Level

Who We Are:

Brilliant is looking for a full-time Assistant Account Executive to join our fast-moving, award-winning agency. We’re a fully remote performance team built on a simple promise: Work Hard. Play Hard. Laugh Hard.

The ideal candidate brings 1+ years of full-time agency experience in consumer products PR or integrated marketing, strong organizational skills, and real curiosity about new technology and AI.

We aren't for the faint of heart! We move fast, hold a ridiculously high bar for excellence, and thrive on driving real ROI for our clients. But we also believe that intense drive should come with great culture—which is why we offer unlimited PTO, Fabulous Fridays (doors close at 3pm), virtual happy hours, a monthly book club, and endless reasons to win together.

And the industry notices: We were recently named an Inc. Best Workplace 2026 and landed on the Inc. 5000 List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies for 2026!

What We Do:

Since 2008, Brilliant has been where bold ideas meet relentless execution. We're a performance marketing agency with deep expertise in family-focused brands, bringing together PR, Influencer, Social, Paid Media, Affiliate, Retail Support, Experiential, and AI Intelligence to create integrated, full-funnel campaigns that shatter targets and cut through the noise.

Our Dream Team Member:

Resourceful, committed, and deliberate
Organized to a fault (in a good way) and naturally detail-oriented
Proactive and comfortable taking ownership without waiting for direction
Curious about new tools, AI, and technology, and quick to try them to make work faster and better
A creative thinker who brings fresh pitch angles and isn't afraid to trend-jack
A strong communicator who asks questions early and often
Eager to learn from senior team members and takes feedback well
Passionate about staying ahead of trends in the CPG and F&B space

Position Overview:

The Assistant Account Executive executes public relations strategies to achieve client goals while keeping the day-to-day details organized and on track. The role spans client communication, media relations, creative ideation, trend jacking, and project support. We're looking for someone who manages the details well and is excited to use new tools, including AI, to work smarter.

What You'll Do:

Media Relations:

Pull, build, and maintain media and influencer databases
Regularly identify new editor and freelancer contacts through tools like Qwoted and by subscribing to Substacks
Draft and distribute pitches, press releases, and media alerts, then follow up and monitor for coverage
Contribute creative pitch angles that break through with top-tier national outlets
Support dedicated affiliate and ecommerce pitching
Coordinate media interviews and develop spokesperson briefing documents
Build real relationships with key journalists and influencers
Monitor trends daily and turn them into fast trend-jacking opportunities
Conduct competitor coverage monitoring

Awards:

Track client media awards programs, including research, recommendations, submission applications, and deadline management

Project Management:

Coordinate project, campaign, and account timelines and deliverables
Track progress and communicate status to internal teams and clients
Use project management tools such as Monday or Asana to keep workflows transparent

Technology & AI:

Use AI tools like Claude or ChatGPT to support research, drafting, monitoring, and reporting
Test new software and platforms, and share what works with the team
Spot chances to automate routine tasks and raise the quality of the output

Events / Activations:

Assist with research, planning, and execution of virtual and live media and influencer press events, creative media mailers, and more

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field
1+ years of PR agency experience in the consumer goods industry
Experience managing timelines and deliverables across multiple accounts at once
Comfortable using AI tools day to day, with examples of how you've used them
A real willingness to try new technologies and adopt new tools quickly
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
A proactive, self-starter attitude with a passion for staying ahead of trends

Benefits:

Unlimited PTO
Paid time off between Christmas and New Year's
Fabulous Fridays, the office closes at 3 pm!
401K with a 3% company match, after your initial 3 months
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Medical and Dependent Care FSA
Company-paid Life Insurance
Company-paid Long Term Disability

SALARY:

$48,000 - $58,000

This role includes a six-month performance review. Employees who meet all agreed-upon goals are eligible for a $5,000 base salary increase.

Apply for this position

Required*

First Name*

Last Name*

Email Address*

Phone*

Resume*

We've received your resume. Click here to update it.

Attach resume or Paste resume

Attach resume as .pdf, .doc, .docx, .odt, .txt, or .rtf (limit 5MB) or Paste resume

Paste your resume here or Attach resume file

What's your citizenship / employment eligibility?*

College or University*

LinkedIn Profile URL:*

Website, blog or portfolio:

Desired salary*

Earliest start date?*

Do you live in the United States?*

This role pays $48,000 to $58,000. Does that range work for you?*

How many years of full-time agency experience do you have in public relations?*

How would you describe your current media relations work?*

Tell us about your client experience.*

Tell us about your team management experience.*

What is your experience with affiliate marketing?*

Have you worked on a client that integrates any of the following? (Select all that apply)*

Which of the following categories do you have experience in? (Select all that apply)*

If you chose "Other" in the last question, please specify:

Walk us through a pitch you're proud of. What was the angle, who did you send it to, and what came of it?*

Please share your top 10 media relationships.*

You're juggling three clients with overlapping deadlines and something slips. What do you do, and what's your system for staying on track?*

How do you use AI in your day to day? Give us a specific example, not a general one.*

Talk to us! Why do you want to work at Brilliant?*

How did you hear about this opportunity?*

The following questions are entirely optional.

To comply with government Equal Employment Opportunity and/or Affirmative Action reporting regulations, we are requesting (but NOT requiring) that you enter this personal data. This information will not be used in connection with any employment decisions, and will be used solely as permitted by state and federal law. Your voluntary cooperation would be appreciated. Learn more.

Gender

Race/Ethnicity

Human Check*

Submit Application

Join a workplace worth bragging about!

Brilliant is proud to be recognized as an Inc. Best Workplace 2026 and an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Company for 2026.

We’re building something special - and we want brilliant people to build it with us!

Benefits & Perks ✨

We believe doing great work starts with taking great care of our people. That means plenty of time to recharge, meaningful benefits, and a few perks that make the workweek a whole lot better.

Unlimited PTO - Take the time you need to rest, recharge, and live your life

Paid Holiday Break - Enjoy paid time off between Christmas and New Year’s

Fabulous Fridays - Our workday ends at 3 PM every Friday, all year long

401(k) + Company Match - Save for your future with a 3% company match (immediately vested!)

Medical, Dental & Vision - Comprehensive coverage to support your health and well-being

Flexible Spending Accounts - Medical and dependent care FSA options

Company-Paid Life Insurance - Added financial protection for you and your loved ones

Company-Paid Long-Term Disability - Coverage to help protect your income when you need it most

Culture & Community - We host quarterly happy hours, a monthly book club, and participate in wellness initiatives throughout the year. Because work should be fun, too!

Assistant Account Executive, Public Relations

Apply for this position