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Account Executive
The Wilbert Group
Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)Full time
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Account Executive
Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)
Salary Not AvailableMid Level3+ years expFull time
Posted 2 months ago
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Job Summary
Own the press relations and client service lifecycle, turning client goals into earned-media momentum through drafting, pitching, and strategic storytelling across multiple accounts.
- Media strategy and pitching: draft releases, alerts, and LinkedIn content; build journalist relationships.
- Client delivery: manage day-to-day execution, lead calls, and ensure timely, high-quality work across accounts.
- Insights & mentorship: develop PR plans, mentor junior staff, and monitor industry trends to inform recommendations.
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Write and review first drafts of press releases, media alerts, LinkedIn content and other PR materials
- Develop media lists using Muck Rack and other research tools
- Pitch media and build strong relationships with journalists
- Help manage day-to-day account execution across multiple clients, ensuring projects move forward on time and at a high standard
- Lead client calls and meetings and communicate clearly with clients and internal teams
- Interview clients and help develop PR plans, messaging and media strategies
- Create monthly reports using internal tools and software
- Mentor and support junior team members through collaboration and feedback
- Learn clients’ businesses and stay informed on industry news and trends that impact them
- Follow internal systems and processes, including time tracking and workflow management
Requirements
- Degree in public relations, communications or a related field
- 3+ years of PR experience
- strong writing ability
- understands media strategy and pitching
- ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- eagerness to learn clients’ businesses
Preferred
- experience supporting executive thought leadership, crisis communications and LinkedIn programs
- collaborative, proactive and excited to work with our client teams to produce high-quality, thoughtful work
Benefits
- A hybrid schedule with three days in our Buckhead Atlanta office and two days working from home (Tuesdays and Wednesdays)
- Competitive benefits package including insurance coverage and 401K match
- Generous vacation days, an uncapped sick leave policy and four personal days to be used for non-company holidays, mental health days or whatever is important to you
- $100 monthly stipend to spend on wellness (gym memberships, massages, national park passes, running gear, you name it)
- Professional development opportunities, such as in-house learning programs and budget for external conferences and training
- Office closed the week between Christmas and New Year’s
- Summer Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day
- Stocked kitchen, fun company gatherings and great coworkers
The Wilbert Group
The Wilbert Group is a full-service communications and public relations firm based in Atlanta with a national reach. We have clients in real estate, financial services, travel, retail, law, education, the non-profit sector and other industries. The Wilbert Group is redefining how companies tell their stories. We capture, curate and deploy targeted content through a variety of channels, including news media and social media. We believe successful PR requires an ongoing effort focused on achieving meaningful results for our clients.
Traffic Signals
Monthly Visitors
1.9K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
42.4%
Direct
39.3%
Referral
7.6%
Social
8.8%
Paid
1.4%
Headcount Trend
Current headcount: ~31
Marketing Team
Marketing Team Size
4 (13% of company)