Jack De Gilio
New York,NY
Summary
Public relations professional with 5 years of experience. Managed successful campaigns with top-tier media results spanning from Fox News, USA Today, Business Insider and CNN. Proven success in client and media relations, project management, copy writing, and pitch strategy.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Account Executive
PKPR
05.2023 - Current
- Managed accounts in the nonprofit and lifestyle space, including Panthera, Pacific Forest Trust and DMC.
- Elevated key spokespeople through pitches, press releases, op-eds and press statements.
- Assisted in developing media strategies and campaigns for client needs.
- Monitored media coverage and produced detailed reports to analyze impact of PR efforts.
Account Executive
Development Counsellors International
05.2022 - 04.2023
- Successfully planned and executed a media tour in 3 months for the Port of Long Beach in September 2022, securing media placements in Business Insider, CNN and Financial Times.
- Supervised entry-level employees, providing mentorship drafting pitches, building media relationships and client communication.
- Continued building relationships with clients, often leading calls and serving as the day-to-day contact.
Assistant Account Executive
Development Counsellors International
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Promoted in May 2022 for securing consistent media results, excelling at project management, building strong client relationships, and taking ownership of work from start to finish.
- Established clients as thought leaders by securing media placements in mainstream and trade publications, including Fox News, USA Today and The Business Journals.
- Ideated new pitch angles in a variety of disciplines including manufacturing, sustainability, lifestyle, arts & culture, education, and technology.
Publicity & Marketing Coordinator
Unison Media
11.2018 - 03.2021
- Assisted team with public relations and social media efforts for classical musicians and opera singers including Gustavo Dudamel, Conrad Tao, On Site Opera and Warner Classics.
- Supported client campaigns by building media lists, drafting pitches and press releases, and tracking earned media.
- Built and designed websites using programs such as Webflow and Squarespace to enhance each client's visual profile.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY05.2018
Skills
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Research
- Project Management
- Media Relations
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe InDesign
- Event Planning
- Graphic Design
- Copy Writing
- Social Media
- Photography
- Web Design
Timeline
Senior Account Executive
PKPR
05.2023 - Current
Account Executive
Development Counsellors International
05.2022 - 04.2023
Assistant Account Executive
Development Counsellors International
04.2021 - 04.2022
Publicity & Marketing Coordinator
Unison Media
11.2018 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations
Hofstra University
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