Public Relations Account Manager

Irvine, CA (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Own multi-client PR programs by drafting press materials, coordinating outreach, and ensuring timely, on-brand coverage across media channels.

  • Media operations: draft releases, prepare executive quotes, maintain media lists, track placements, and review materials for client approval.
  • Program orchestration: coordinate timelines, calendars, deliverables, and cross-team requests to keep campaigns proactive and aligned with strategy.
  • Impact synthesis: monitor results, report on coverage, and adjust messaging to support client positioning and milestones.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • draft press releases and pitch materials
  • prepare executive quotes
  • support outreach campaigns
  • maintain media lists
  • track placement results
  • help ensure coverage supports client positioning goals
  • collaborate across internal departments for designated client requests
  • provide final review of production materials to clients
  • maintain editorial calendars
  • coordinate timelines across teams

Requirements

  • 1–3 years of experience in public relations
  • demonstrated success supporting media outreach and securing earned media placements
  • confidence participating and leading in client communications and meetings
  • strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
  • willingness to collaborate across teams and take initiative on client accounts

Preferred

  • Industry familiarity preferred
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The Smart Agency, Inc.

The Smart Agency® exists to advance commercial real estate and finance through effective communications.Through a variety of curated and customized PR, Content, and Marketing services honed over 30 years, we deliver visibility and understanding that motivates and moves target audiences to action.Our vision is clear: we help the world support the built environment, deepen social impact, and preserve stability, all while building the next generation of great commercial real estate communicators.Team Smart is a collective of professionals who are united by a common cause: making ourselves, our team, and our Clients better each day we come to work.The Smart Agency was originally founded in 1994 as Brower, Miller & Cole. We are proud of our deep history and the track record we have built over nearly three decades.The Smart Agency difference is both seen and felt. Our DNA centers on exceptional Client service, through which we cultivate long-term partnerships and deliver unforgettable results. Integrity is central to our operations. Team Smart is honest, fair, and ethical, bringing compassion and open-mindedness to everything we do. Our team has the courage to tackle problems, make effective decisions, adjust, and innovate.Like our Clients, we take a disciplined approach to our business, seeking out the highest and best use for our skills while remaining curious, highly productive, and tenacious in our commitment to achieving powerful results.Get to know us at www.thesmartagency.com

Founded in 1994
Irvine, California, USA
22 employees (9 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
549
Traffic Source Mix
Search
32%
Direct
42.1%
Referral
12.6%
Social
10.1%
Paid
2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~22

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
8 (36% of company)