Senior Account Executive, Public Relations

Boston, MA (Hybrid)

$68K/yr – $78K/yrSenior Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive day-to-day PR execution and strategy for clients at a Boston-based Creative Communications agency.

  • Own day-to-day execution across accounts to sustain momentum, quality, and results
  • Must-have: 3–5 years PR experience with demonstrated success securing meaningful media coverage
  • Standout: Hybrid Boston role with in-office Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Owning day-to-day execution across accounts, ensuring momentum, quality, and results
  • Developing and leading communications initiatives in collaboration with internal teams and clients
  • Identifying timely opportunities and turning them into compelling, relevant storylines
  • Writing with clarity and authority across formats (pitches, press releases, op-eds, messaging, etc.)
  • Pitching media proactively and securing high-impact, on-strategy coverage
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with reporters, editors, and influencers
  • Developing and managing thought leadership platforms that elevate our clients level of authority
  • Preparing client spokespeople for media opportunities
  • Advising on integrated amplification across social and digital channels
  • Tracking performance, extracting insights, and continuously refining approach
  • Exploring and thoughtfully using tools, including AI, to support research, content development, and workflow efficiency while maintaining high standards for accuracy, quality, and judgement

Requirements

  • Ability to commute to our Boston office 2x/week (Tuesday and Wednesday)
  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience)
  • 3–5 years of PR experience (agency or in-house, ideally within an agency environment)
  • Demonstrated success securing meaningful media coverage
  • Strong writing, communication, and presentation skills
  • Sharp news judgment and the ability to move quickly and strategically
  • Experience managing multiple workstreams with attention to detail and deadlines
  • Confidence working directly with clients and contributing to strategic conversations
  • A proactive, high-energy approach with a strong sense of ownership

Preferred

  • Experience using AI tools for research, content development, and workflow efficiency (as referenced in exploring and using tools)

Benefits

  • comprehensive benefits package
  • collaborative environment focused on delivering thoughtful, high-impact work
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Founded in 1996
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
259 employees (37 in marketing)
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100% CEO approval

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Referral
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Current headcount: ~259

Marketing Team

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