Assistant Account Executive, Public Relations

Arlington County, VA (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own and operationalize client campaigns by building foundational materials, drafting corporate communications, and coordinating timelines to keep programs on track and stakeholders aligned.

  • Foundations & Operations: Create media lists, trackers, briefing sheets, and other assets to support campaigns.
  • Content & Messaging: Research and draft press releases, pitch letters, summaries, and reports, then edit for clarity and consistency.
  • Relationships & Execution: Manage junior relationships, align with client priorities, and coordinate meetings to drive account success.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Foundations & Operations: Create media lists, trackers, briefing sheets, and other assets to support campaigns.
  • Content & Messaging: Research and draft press releases, pitch letters, summaries, and reports, then edit for clarity and consistency.
  • Relationships & Execution: Manage junior relationships, align with client priorities, and coordinate meetings to drive account success.
  • Scheduling & Coordination: Schedule client-related team meetings and events as needed.
  • Client Care & Continuity: Take responsibility for junior level client relationships and understand larger client timelines and priorities.
  • Campaign Support: Proactively manage and create necessary foundational materials for client campaigns and projects.
  • Media & Analyst Relations: Nurture solid relationships with media and industry analysts.

Requirements

  • Public Relations/communications including school or internship experience
  • Bachelor’s degree. Degree in public relations, marketing, communications, journalism or related field preferred
  • Basic understanding of client/industry news cycles, issues and trends
  • Excellent people skills! Must be a team player who communicates well with team members at all levels, jumps in and gives it your all to do great work
  • Excellent time management skills and proven success at juggling conflicting priorities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

  • Be a part of a team that’s making a tangible impact and work with some of the most innovative companies in clean energy.
  • Flexible work environment.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
  • Competitive compensation, generous PTO and excellent benefits.

Silverline Communications

We specialize in strategic communications for the clean energy economy, shaping conversations, influencing change, and accelerating a more resilient future. Through clear messaging, compelling storytelling, and meaningful connections, we deliver award-winning services—from content development to media and advocacy—that drive impact.We are a trusted partner to help navigate critical conversations and build community dialogue centered around the future of energy, risk management, advocacy, infrastructure, and transportation.

Founded in 2009
Arlington, Virginia, USA
30 employees (5 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
57.4%
Direct
26.1%
Referral
5.1%
Social
10.3%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~30

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
4 (13% of company)