Account Executive, Public Relations
About The Position
The Inkhouse Account Executive (AE) is a critical role with responsibility for juggling multiple accounts and writing effectively across different mediums for varied audiences. This fast-paced, deadline-oriented role will be responsible for driving day-to-day media relations and working effectively as a member of key account teams. This person will be the lead media relations expert on their assigned accounts especially with top-tier press. The AE is a highly creative self-starter, with excellent writing skills, and strong detail-orientation and will provide guidance to other team members on your accounts.
Requirements
- 3 –5 years of progressive experience in PR
- Experience in B2B, healthcare or consumer technology
- Must be passionate and interested in working on tech accounts, demonstrating enthusiasm and expertise
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for crafting compelling stories, pitches and professional client correspondence
- Savviness and creativity in media relations and pitching, speaking opportunities and award submissions with the capability to identify new targets and thoughtful angles until the story lands
- Ability to communicate clearly, effectively and with confidence, both verbally and in writing, with varying levels of staff, clients and the media, and is comfortable thinking on their feet
- A demonstrated track record handling multiple client accounts simultaneously, working quickly and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Responsibilities
- Execute media outreach across top-tier, trade, and niche outlets to secure high-impact coverage
- Holds account calls with media updates
- Draft, edit, and distribute press releases, bylines, contributed content, and other written materials aligned with client messaging
- Develop targeted, compelling media pitches tailored to individual outlets and journalists
- Manages editorial calendars
- Serve as a core social media practitioner, developing platform-specific content and maintaining brand voice across channels
- Conceptualize creative social media ideas and recommend amplification strategies to extend the reach of earned media wins
- Prepares briefing sheets in advance of press/analyst calls and meetings
- Fully informed on all industry and client news
- Use HARO and ProfNet to identify relevant opportunities
- Stay fully informed on client business updates, competitive landscape, and broader industry trends to inform strategy and outreach
- Monitor and analyze PR, media, and social trends, proactively applying insights to client programs
- Manage multiple deadlines and workstreams across accounts while maintaining high attention to detail
- Support onboarding and training of new team members, sharing best practices and contributing to team development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
