Senior Account Executive

Responsibilities

• Own primary day-to-day leadership for assigned clients, serving as the main point of accountability for results, experience and momentum.
• Lead media relations strategy and execution, driving a consistent cadence of high-impact placements across local, regional and national outlets, including identifying breaking news, trend stories and newsjacking opportunities.
• Develop and execute narrative arcs and storylines that generate sustained media coverage over time rather than one-off placements.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with reporters, editors and producers across relevant beats, including policy, politics, business and education.
• Secure placements in influential outlets including national publications, policy media and multi-syndicate platforms that expand reach and visibility.
• Provide strategic counsel and shape messaging for clients, including drafting thought leadership content and overseeing communications materials such as press releases, pitches, fact sheets and talking points.
• Coordinate and mentor Account Executives and Associates, ensuring clarity of roles, strong execution and consistent quality.
• Track media placements and narrative momentum, identifying risks or performance issues early and taking corrective action.
• Contribute to business development by supporting proposals, pitches and relationship-building efforts.
• Stay current on public relations trends, media dynamics and the education landscape, applying insights to strengthen client strategy and execution.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in public relations, communications or public policy with significant responsibility for media relations and client leadership.
• Demonstrated success pitching reporters and securing consistent media placements across national, local and regional outlets.
• A curious, observant approach to news and current events, with a demonstrated ability to spot and test compelling story angles tied to trends and client priorities.
• Proven track record of generating sustained media coverage through narrative arcs and proactive storytelling rather than one-off placements.
• Experience serving as a primary client lead and providing strategic counsel.
• Proven ability to coordinate teams, mentor junior staff and drive strong execution across accounts.
• Strong, adaptable writing skills for press releases, pitches and media-facing communications.
• Bachelor's degree in journalism, public relations, communications, public policy or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Preferred

• Experience securing placements in national or multi-syndicate publications.
• Experience working with charter schools, public school systems or education reform organizations.
• Experience pitching across multiple beats including policy, politics, business, education or general news.
• Experience supporting integrated communications campaigns that combine media relations with digital and social amplification.
• Familiarity with tools such as Asana, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite and media databases.

Benefits

• Salary range: $56,500–$85,000, based on experience, qualifications, organizational equity and budget.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, mental health and life insurance.
• 401(k) with matching contribution.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Flexible vacation and sick time.
• Paid company holidays.