PR Junior Account Strategist — New York City Metropolitan Area

Who We AreScout JqJ is a creative communications agency based in New York City, dedicated to injecting soul into today's brightest ideas. We work with companies at the intersection of technology, healthcare, and culture—from venture-backed startups to established organizations driving social impact. We're looking for a Junior Account Strategist (PR) to join our team.

The RoleWe're looking for a Junior Account Strategist who will be a key member in owning media relations in partnership with our Senior Account Strategists. This role will be a swiss army knife for communications/PR projects and is best suited for someone with high organizational rigor who thinks outside the box to achieve client goals.

Are you the one always making the reservations when your friends go out to dinner? Are you the friend who runs a full background check on your friend's Hinge dates before their first meetup? If the answer is yes, then this job may be for you. Read on:

The Junior Account Strategist will be responsible for both project management and account management duties across three to five key clients in tech, healthcare, and culture. This role will work collaboratively with our Strategy, Copy, and Design Teams, as well as with clients to ensure the highest level of work is delivered on time. This role reports to VjNF3 sT4’2 pMhYX9t Director.

Responsibilities• Build and improve brand awareness through public relations, including media pitching, press strategy, and relationship building with journalists

• Build press lists, conduct media research, and pitch stories to relevant outlets

• Monitor daily news cycles and media coverage, including the ability to spot opportunities and errors in coverage

• Manage multiple tasks and projects under tight deadlines

• Communicate day-to-day with client contacts as needed

• Collaborate with internal strategists, designers, and founders to achieve account goals

• Develop strong working relationships with clients and media contacts

• Clearly communicate progress on weekly and monthly goals, internally and externally

• Track project status, timelines, and deliverables to ensure on-time delivery

• Demonstrate strategic thinking and creative problem-solving skills

Requirements• 1-3 years of experience in PR, communications, account management, or project management

• Experience building press lists and conducting media research

• Experience with press pitching and working with media contacts (or strong interest in developing this skill)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Experience in client-facing roles and relationship management

• Strong understanding of project management processes and best practices

• Excellent time management and organizational skills

• High level of collaboration and ability to work across teams

• Strong problem-solving and issue resolution skills

• Experience working with distributed or remote teams is a plus

You'll Thrive Here If• You love the details and get energized by keeping multiple projects organized

• You're naturally curious about media, culture, and emerging trends

• You enjoy building relationships—with clients, journalists, and teammates

• You can shift gears quickly and stay calm under pressure

• You're looking to grow your PR and communications skills at a mission-driven agency

Job Details• Position type: Full-time

• Location: Remote, with preference for candidates based in New York City or operating on EST

• Salary range: $55,000–$65,000 depending on experience

• Reports to: Account Director

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