ARIN KAIRAM
New York,NY
Summary
Dynamic communications professional with a proven track record at Smarts Agency, excelling in media relations, and copywriting. Skilled in Cision and AP style, I secured over 20 media placements and developed impactful messaging documents. Adept at building relationships, I thrive in fast-paced environments and deliver results that elevate client visibility.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Account Executive
Smarts Agency
New York, New York
07.2024 - Current
- Developed over 20 internal and external documents, such as briefing sheets, press/Q&As, messaging documents, pitches, and client emails.
- Staffed four live client events and successfully hosted media and C-Suite executives.
- Developed relationships with consumer and lifestyle media outlets, and secured over 20 pieces of coverage and interview opportunities for clients.
- Led day-to-day activities in the Media Bureau, which included actively pitching emerging trends, sending product samples to the media, and moving forward with reactive requests, such as sponsorships.
Account Coordinator
MikeWorldWide
New York, NY
09.2023 - 07.2024
- Developed over 15 Internal and External documents like briefing sheets, press/MAT releases, talking points, and client emails
- Overseen day-to-day communications with clients, including staffing 3-4 weekly calls, developing meeting agendas, press coverage and event recaps
- Developed relationships with top-tier and trade media outlets and secured 13 pieces of coverage for clients.
- Manged work flow across seven different accounts
Public Relations Intern
Narrative Strategies
Washington, DC
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Assisted Senior Associates in creating engaging content for media releases, social media platforms and newsletters for 6 client accounts
- Monitored media coverage on events and capital hill hearings to create and distribute daily clips to over 6+ clients
- Helped write and distribute pitches and press releases to 5 different client teams
- Worked with multiple senior executives to create external and internal brand audits for the in-house marketing team
Public Relations Intern
Seven Letter
Washington , DC
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Monitored media coverage on events and media releases to create weekly press clips clips for 2 client teams
- Compiled and maintained press lists for 6+ client teams
- Assisted content specialists in drafting 20+ social media posts for LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.
Communications Intern
World Service Authority
Washington, DC
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Drafted over 30+ social media posts and graphics for Instagram and LinkedIn
- Created original content for blog posts and the newsletter for over 1,000+ subscribers
- Assisted the President in the creation of collateral for student clubs
Marketing Intern
SRI Energy
Sugar Land, TX
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Researched and analyzed market trends in the Geothermal and Carbon Capture and Storage industry and presented findings to the President & CEO
- Assisted senior officials to develop and trademark a name for a new product line.
- Researched over 50+ competitor services and trends for analysis of marketing strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations And Strategic Communications
American University
DC, Washington05.2023
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Canva
- Claude/ChatGPT
- Cision
- LinkedIn analytics
- AP style understanding
- Muck Rack
- Meltwater
- Google Analytics
- Qwoted
Certification
- Section ProfAI: AI Proficiency, August, 2025
- Using Generative AI: Prompt Writing for PR, Communications, and Marketing Professionals Course, September 2025
Timeline
Associate Account Executive
Smarts Agency
07.2024 - Current
Account Coordinator
MikeWorldWide
09.2023 - 07.2024
Public Relations Intern
Narrative Strategies
01.2023 - 05.2023
Public Relations Intern
Seven Letter
08.2022 - 12.2022
Communications Intern
World Service Authority
01.2022 - 08.2022
Marketing Intern
SRI Energy
06.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations And Strategic Communications
American University