Public Relations Account Executive

Los Angeles, CA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive tailored media relations campaigns across diverse industries, turning client goals into story-driven coverage by building journalist relationships, securing opportunities, and delivering timely insights to improve impact.

  • Media strategy and storytelling: plan campaigns and pitch compelling narratives to journalists.
  • Relationship-driven outreach: cultivate reporters across priority beats and coordinate high-value briefings.
  • Measurement and alignment: monitor coverage and share actionable insights with clients and leadership.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and lead tailored public and media relations campaigns for clients across a range of industries and markets (technology, life sciences, energy, and more) - locally, nationally, and globally.
  • Identify strategic media opportunities and proactively pitch compelling stories that resonate with target audiences.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, and producers across key media verticals.
  • Plan and execute press tours, briefings, and targeted media outreach that align with client goals.
  • Monitor and analyze media coverage, offering actionable insights to optimize campaign effectiveness.
  • Stay current on industry trends, competitive activity, and emerging news cycles to inform timely media engagement.
  • Provide meaningful contributions during client and internal meetings, ensuring strategic alignment and execution.
  • Collaborate closely with leadership to deliver high-touch service and exceed client expectations.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
  • At least 3+ years of experience in public relations, media relations, or a similar role within an agency environment.
  • Proven track record of securing media coverage and managing successful client campaigns.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the capacity to craft compelling stories and communicate effectively with clients, media, and team members.
  • Strong project management skills and the ability to balance multiple client campaigns with poise and professionalism.
  • Proficiency in PR tools (i.e. Meltwater, Muck Rack, Cision).
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Elev8 New Media

Elev8 New Media is an award-winning boutique public relations agency that specializes in results-driven media relations and corporate communications.

Founded in 2018
Los Angeles, California, USA
15 employees (7 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
769
Traffic Source Mix
Search
47.4%
Direct
34.1%
Referral
5%
Social
12.4%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~15

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
6 (40% of company)
Median Career Experience
8 years
Median Tenure
8 years