Account Supervisor, Media Relations

RH Strategic • Washington, DC

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

RH Strategic is a public relations agency with clients in technology, cybersecurity, healthcare, government, sustainability, and education. We are seeking an Account Supervisor, Media Relations to join our team in Washington, D.C. This role is for professionals who understand the intersection of strategic communications, media engagement, and public affairs. The Account Supervisor will advise technology, education, and healthcare clients, help them navigate complex issues, identify opportunities to influence conversations, and develop and execute earned media strategies. Qualified candidates will have experience in the D.C. policy ecosystem, strong relationships with policy-focused journalists, and the ability to translate complex issues into compelling narratives. This role requires a proven track record of securing media coverage in top-tier and emerging platforms. This is a full-time role based in Washington, D.C., requiring at least three days per week in the office. Candidates must reside in the DMV metro area.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience leading earned media strategies, with a demonstrated track record of securing high-impact national and policy-focused coverage.
• Background in supporting clients in technology, education, and/or healthcare.
• Recent public relations agency experience advising clients on complex communications, public affairs, or policy.
• Deep understanding of the D.C. media and policy landscape, with established, current relationships across key national, trade, and influential media outlets.
• Strong leadership skills, with experience managing integrated media programs, mentoring teams, and driving high-quality execution in fast-paced environments.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to influence and build credibility with clients, journalists, and internal stakeholders.
• Sound judgment and ability to navigate sensitive, high-profile, and rapidly evolving issues with professionalism.
• Currently reside in the DMV metro area.

Nice To Haves

• Experience integrating earned media with broader stakeholder engagement, advocacy, digital, or executive visibility programs.
• Existing network within D.C.’s media, policy, and influencer ecosystem.
• Team management, including direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute earned media strategies that advance client business, policy, and reputation objectives and that shape industry, policy, and public conversations.
• Develop fresh storytelling and compelling angles that breakthrough the media ecosystem.
• Secure top-tier media placements across print, digital, and broadcast platforms, leveraging strong relationships with reporters, editors, and producers to generate meaningful client outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong media relationships, while guiding and mentoring team members on relationship development and best practices for outreach and engagement.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, providing strategic counsel on media positioning, narrative development, spokesperson readiness, and stakeholder engagement.
• Oversee the development of media-facing materials and messaging, ensuring consistency, quality, and alignment with broader communications objectives.
• Counsel clients through reputational, issues management, and crisis communications situations by providing guidance on risk mitigation, rapid response, and media engagement.
• Measure and communicate the impact of earned media efforts, using insights to refine strategy and demonstrate business and policy outcomes.
• Contribute to the evolution of RH Strategic’s earned media approach – identify new channels, platforms, and opportunities to engage influential audiences.

Benefits

• 100% paid base premium for the employee’s medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurances.
• $100 per month transportation subsidy.
• 16 days of annual PTO, 12 firm holidays, 1 floating day off, and 1 paid day of service.
• 401(k) plan with automatic, fully vested match.
• Professional development stipend.
• Wellness stipend.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed