Account Executive, Public Relations

Stratacomm•Detroit, MI

16h•Remote

About The Position

Stratacomm is seeking a motivated, well-rounded account executive to join its public relations practice group and support corporate and federal clients. This opportunity is for a rising communications professional ready to take ownership of work, be accountable, and deliver meaningful outcomes in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. The role calls for strong organization, attention to detail, excellent writing, initiative, sound judgment about when to act independently or escalate, and a team-oriented approach. The account executive will contribute across media relations, content development, social media, executive visibility, client service, event support, project coordination, account administration, and business development. The position offers mentorship and coaching from senior counselors, agency-sponsored learning and development, and a clear career growth path. Stratacomm has a work-from-anywhere policy and employees work remotely. Physical offices are located in Metro Detroit and Washington, D.C. Candidates for this role must live within a two-hour drive of Metro Detroit. The company is an independently owned, full-service strategic communications agency with more than 30 years of expertise in transportation, energy, and other sectors. Its culture emphasizes trust, transparency, creativity, diverse perspectives, collaboration, and employee growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field.
Two or more years of communications experience.
Hands-on media relations experience, including building media lists, pitching reporters, and tracking coverage.
Strong writing and editing skills and knowledge of AP Style.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines without sacrificing quality.
Confident verbal communication and interpersonal skills with clients and colleagues.
Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Comfort using AI and digital tools to improve the quality and speed of work.
Ability to obtain a federal clearance.
Must live within a two-hour drive of Metro Detroit.

Nice To Haves

Agency experience.
Experience with Asana and media databases.
Interest in the automotive, mobility, and advanced manufacturing industries, and a habit of keeping up with headlines in these sectors and the national conversation on energy and sustainability.

Responsibilities

Monitor traditional and social media, and turn coverage and trends into intelligence that informs client strategy.
Build and maintain targeted media lists; research influencers, reporters, outlets, and story opportunities in trade, business, and consumer media.
Conduct proactive earned media outreach and develop media interview briefing materials for clients.
Write, edit, and own deliverables from first draft through client-ready completion, including news releases, pitches, talking points, fact sheets, Q&As, and social copy.
Develop and manage client social media content calendars, coordinating multimedia asset needs with internal teams.
Support executive visibility programs by ghostwriting LinkedIn and thought leadership content and identifying speaking opportunities, award submissions, and interviews.
Learn the business behind each account, including client sectors, objectives, competitive pressures, and communications goals.
Schedule and participate in client and internal meetings, and deliver clear notes promptly.
Help coordinate logistics for in-person and virtual events and provide on-site support as needed.
Build and manage timelines across multiple accounts in Asana, coordinating with creative, digital, and paid media teams from brief to delivery.
Support financial tasks, including activity tracking, time entry, budget monitoring, and monthly activity reports.
Research prospective clients and industry trends, develop supporting materials for new business proposals, and bring ideas for organic account growth to senior team members.
Apply AI and digital tools with strategic judgment to improve research, writing, and efficiency.