Public Relations Agency Account Executive at Commonwealth Public Relations | Richmond, VA | $70K/yr – $86K/yr

Public Relations Agency Account Executive

Richmond, VA (Hybrid)

$70K/yr – $86K/yrMid Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 7 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own and orchestrate media relations for multiple accounts, shaping campaigns, writing key materials and securing earned coverage while supporting advocacy work and client reporting.

Public relations leadership: develop and execute campaigns with proactive media angles and reporting across local to national outlets.
Content and outreach: write press materials, pitches, talking points, and bylined pieces while coordinating with teams to land coverage.
Campaign coordination: manage client meetings, advocacy support when needed, and cross-functional execution for efficient campaigns.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Serve as a day-to-day contact for client accounts
Develop and execute strategic public relations campaigns
Build and maintain relationships with local, regional, and national media
Write press releases, media advisories, bylined articles, talking points, pitches, and other communications materials
Identify proactive media opportunities and story angles
Conduct media outreach and secure earned media coverage
Monitor media coverage and prepare client reports
Participate in client meetings, planning sessions, and strategy discussions
Assist with public affairs, advocacy, and grassroots communications efforts when needed
Coordinate with internal team members to execute campaigns efficiently and effectively

Requirements

Minimum five years of public relations experience
Minimum three years of agency experience required, preferably in a public relations agency environment managing multiple client accounts simultaneiously.
Bachelor's degree in public relations, journalism, communications, or a related field
Exceptional writing and editing skills
Strong command of AP Style
Success securing earned media coverage
Experience developing media strategies and communications plans
Excellent organizational and project management skills
Ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines simultaneously
Strong client service mindset