Account executive, Public Relations

Responsibilities

• Monitor traditional and social media; turn coverage and trends into intelligence that informs client strategy.
• Build and maintain targeted media lists; research influencers and reporters, outlets and story opportunities in trade, business and consumer media.
• Execute proactive earned media outreach and develop media interview briefing materials for clients.
• Write, edit and own deliverables from first draft to client-ready, including news releases, pitches, talking points, fact sheets, Q&As and social copy.
• Develop and manage social media content calendars for clients, coordinating multimedia asset needs with internal teams.
• Support executive visibility programs by ghostwriting LinkedIn and thought leadership content and identifying speaking opportunities, award submissions and interviews.
• Learn the business behind each account: client sectors, objectives, competitive pressures and communications goals.
• Schedule and participate in client and internal meetings; deliver clear notes promptly.
• Help coordinate logistics for in-person and virtual events and provide on-site support, as needed.
• Build and manage timelines across multiple accounts in Asana; coordinate with creative, digital and paid media teams from brief to delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism or a related field.
• Two-plus (2+) years of communications experience; agency experience a plus.
• Hands-on media relations experience: building lists, pitching reporters and tracking coverage.
• Strong writing and editing skills; knowledge of AP Style.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines without sacrificing quality.
• Confident verbal communication and interpersonal skills with clients and colleagues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience with Asana and media databases a plus.
• Comfort using AI and digital tools to improve the quality and speed of your work.
• Interest in the automotive, mobility and advanced manufacturing industries, and a habit of keeping up with headlines in these sectors and the national conversation on energy and sustainability.
• Ability to obtain a federal clearance.

Benefits

• Stratacomm offers employees a best-in-class workplace culture, competitive benefits including 401(k) matching, medical, vision, dental insurance, Open PTO, Paid Parental Leave, and a Remote-First work policy, designed to fit your needs. An overwhelming majority of employees agree, “this is a great place to work” on recent engagement surveys.