Account Executive

Raleigh, NC (Remote)

$59K/yr – $72K/yrMid Level1+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive integrated PR and digital comms for a midsize agency with GEO and AI tooling.

  • Own multi-channel programs and content development.
  • Must-have: 1–3 years agency or corporate communications experience.
  • Standout: GEO-focused strategy and AI-tool fluency.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Supports execution of communications programs across multiple mediums, including earned media, digital, organic social media, broadcast, print publications, and sales collateral.
  • Drafts and develops content such as media materials, paid and organic social copy, email copy, presentations, sales collateral and client updates with input from supervisor.
  • Help execute annual print and digital media buys by ensuring appropriate ad creative is developed and submitted on time.
  • Implements strategic plans and supports project timelines and budgets to ensure work is delivered accurately and on schedule.
  • Assists in measuring and reporting program performance, translating results into insights aligned with client goals and actionable
  • Works to develop a deep knowledge of client markets, products, and audiences, leveraging market insights to inform audience and channel strategies
  • Supports media pitching and placement efforts, including updating media lists and helping secure earned media aligned with client objectives.
  • Monitors media outlets for coverage of client news and competitor developments, escalating insights and opportunities to the account team.
  • Provides regular, proactive updates to supervisors on assigned projects and responsibilities.
  • Applies Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) principles to client work, ensuring content development, research, media relations, and measurement are designed for visibility and performance across AI driven search and discovery environments.

Requirements

  • 1–3 years of agency or corporate communications experience.
  • Strong understanding of the relationship between traditional public relations and digital, social, and emerging communications channels.
  • Ability to apply logical thinking to problem-solving and deliver practical, results-oriented solutions.
  • Proactive mindset with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.
  • Foundational understanding of media relations and editorial placement.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with clients, media, and colleagues.
  • Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
  • Highly detail oriented and maintains a working knowledge of AP Style for writing
  • Foundational awareness of AI-assisted tools (e.g., media monitoring, research, content drafting, summarization) and willingness to learn and apply them responsibly to improve efficiency, accuracy, and insights.
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      G&S Business Communications, a G&S Agency

      We are G&S Business Communications, a G&S Agency. We are more than a public relations firm, digital agency or creative shop. We are a team of researchers, media strategists, storytellers and engagement experts who meet our clients at the intersection of business and communications. Our purpose is to help innovative companies change the world. We live and breathe our mission to inspire people to take action, resulting in business growth for our clients. That’s why we choose to work with companies who are making a difference, every single day. Our global staff operates across four offices, New York, Raleigh, Chicago and Basel, Switzerland. Our partnership with PROI Worldwide gives us boots on the ground in 100 major cities, such as London, Hong Kong, Frankfurt, Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo.We immerse ourselves in a handful of industry sectors where we have the greatest expertise: Advanced Manufacturing & Energy, Agribusiness, Financial & Professional Services, Healthcare & Wellness, Home & Building and Landscaping & Outdoor Living. We never stop learning, testing and improving, so that we can provide you with the latest in Branding & Purpose, Creative & Storytelling, Corporate Reputation & ESG, Digital Marketing & Insights, Employee Engagement, Market Research & Consulting, Media Relations and Paid Media. Disclaimer: We welcome a diversity of views, perspectives and expressions, both positive and negative; however, we reserve the right to remove posts that are purely promotional, offensive in nature, or contain inappropriate language, hate speech or personal attacks.

      Founded in 1971
      New York, New York, USA
      209 employees (39 in marketing)

      Traffic Signals

      Monthly Visitors
      1.7K
      Traffic Source Mix
      Search
      28.8%
      Direct
      46.6%
      Referral
      5.8%
      Social
      17.4%
      Paid
      1.4%

      Headcount Trend

      Current headcount: ~209

      Marketing Team

      Marketing Team Size
      22 (11% of company)