Public Relations Account Executive at Startr Co. | Los Angeles, CA

Startr Co.

Public Relations Account Executive

Los Angeles, CA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableEntry Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own media relations and earned media programs across client leadership, journalist relationships, influencer partnerships, and strategic storytelling to drive measurable coverage and brand momentum.

Client liaison and strategic advisory: lead calls, KPI tracking, and campaign updates.
Media and influencer orchestration: pitch angles, briefing materials, product mailings, and partner outreach.
Industry and trend leverage: monitor news and culture moments to surface timely opportunities.

Job Description

Serve as a primary day-to-day client contact, ensuring clear communication, exceptional service, and a strong understanding of client goals and business objectives.
Develop story angles, craft compelling media materials, pitch media, and secure meaningful coverage for clients.
Build and nurture relationships with journalists, creators, industry leaders, and strategic partners to uncover opportunities for clients.
Coordinate media opportunities, including interviews, briefing materials, product mailings, and event support.
Identify, engage, and manage influencer and affiliate partners in support of integrated marketing campaigns.
Lead and participate in client calls, providing proactive recommendations, strategic insights, and campaign updates.
Monitor industry news, media trends, and cultural moments to identify timely opportunities and inform account strategy.
Contribute to monthly action plans by bringing forward creative ideas, trend insights, and strategic recommendations.
Track progress against client goals and KPIs, and measure and communicate the impact of campaign efforts.
Manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities with strong organization, adaptability, and attention to detail.

Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field.
2+ years of public relations experience, preferably within an agency environment.
Proven success securing media coverage and developing relationships with journalists, creators, and industry contacts.
Strong writing, communication, research, and presentation skills.
Ability to manage multiple clients, deadlines, and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Proactive, curious, and resourceful with a passion for storytelling and brand building.

Experience with influencer marketing, affiliate marketing, or integrated communications campaigns is a plus.
Familiarity with AI-powered tools and emerging technologies that enhance research, content development, and workflow efficiency

comprehensive benefits package includes best-in-class medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, Summer Fridays, and generous vacation time to support work-life balance and well-being.
We celebrate our achievements and foster a dynamic, collaborative environment where new ideas are encouraged and embraced.
We believe in promoting from within and providing team members with a clear path for professional growth and advancement.

Startr Co.

Startr Co. is a strategic communications agency that specializes in scaling next-generation brands. With big-brand experience and deep industry connections, our approach is collaborative, transparent, and built around where your business is today, so that you can lead and shape tomorrow. Since 2016, Startr Co. has played a role in shaping visibility for disruptive startups, cult-favorite emerging brands, and established category leaders across the food and beverage, lifestyle, family, pet, and franchise sectors. The agency supports companies’ pivotal moments of growth through intentional PR services, including media relations, influencer marketing, affiliate marketing, crisis communications, and reputation management. Delivering big-agency results with boutique precision, Startr Co. develops custom strategies that look, feel, and sound uniquely like its clients while driving measurable impact. Startr Co. is proud to be a woman-owned/led business.

Founded in 2016

Los Angeles, California, USA

14 employees (3 in marketing)

www.startrco.com