Public Relations Executive Account Manager at The Smart Agency | Irvine, CA | $80K/yr – $90K/yr

Public Relations Executive Account Manager

Irvine, CA (Hybrid)

$80K/yr – $90K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own a multi-account earned media and strategic communications practice, aligning executive visibility and program outcomes with client business priorities.

Lead portfolio and mentor account teams across multiple client programs.
Develop earned media strategy including pitching, securing placements, and shaping executive messaging.
Coordinate with client leadership to shape annual communications plans and messaging during key moments.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Lead portfolio of client programs and mentor account team members; partner directly with senior client leadership to shape communications strategies aligned with business goals.
Lead some accounts directly while guiding strategy across additional accounts.
Develop earned media strategy including pitching, securing coverage, shaping executive messaging, and ensuring placements support broader communications goals.
Health, alignment, and growth of a portfolio of accounts; lead communications strategy across multiple client programs; manage several client relationships directly; guide accounts run by junior team members; mentor account staff; strengthen executive visibility programs; support long-term retention and scope growth; ensure earned media supports broader communications strategy across channels.
Coordinate with client strategy efforts: guide communications direction tied to business priorities; partner with client C-suite, senior leadership or marketing teams; shape annual communications planning; support messaging during moments of change or opportunity; help clients make positioning decisions when direction is still forming.
Lead Earned Media Strategy Across Accounts: secure media placements and opportunities each month; guide story positioning and pitch direction; support announcement and thought-leadership strategies; strengthen relationships with key reporters and editors; review press releases and executive messaging; ensure placements support broader communications goals; coordinate with social and production teams so coverage is amplified across newsletters and digital channels.
Support Accounts Managed by Teammates: advise account leads on strategy; monitor placement quality and account alignment; step in when additional support is needed; identify opportunities to strengthen or expand programs.
Mentor and Support the Team: provide writing and strategic feedback; support onboarding of new staff; strengthen account coverage across teams; contribute input during hiring discussions.