PR Account Executive

Brian Communications LLC•Philadelphia, PA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Brian Communications is a strategic communications agency, led by Brian Tierney. With our expertise in strategic counsel and planning, dynamic branding and advertising, public relations, and robust crisis communications, we are at the forefront of innovative solutions in the industry. We are currently looking for an Account Executive with 1-3 years experience to join our team! Role Location: This role is full-time with a hybrid schedule, including 3 days a week in-office located in the heart of Center City, Philadelphia.

Requirements

Strong writer who can adapt voice across formats - pitches, press releases, client emails, social content
Organized and deadline-driven; you manage multiple workstreams without dropping the ball
Active listener who synthesizes information quickly and turns it into clear, actionable output
Collaborative by nature
Curious and growth-oriented; you want feedback, not just praise
Media-savvy with a pulse on the current news cycle and what makes a good story in 2026
Bachelor’s Degree: Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, or a related field
Minimum 1 Full Year of professional experience required ; Ideally 1-3 years of agency or relative experience

Nice To Haves

Experience with Meltwater, is a plus

Responsibilities

Build and maintain relationships with clients and the media.
Craft compelling pitches, develop targeted media lists, write press releases and advisories, and secure placements at the local, regional, and national level.
Contribute ideas that go beyond the obvious. Contribute to the development of innovative communication/PR programs; pitch ideas/event concepts.
Work closely with account leads, Assistant Account Executives and interns to keep projects on track. Help manage timelines, budgets and logistics.
Research, monitor coverage, build background materials, track results, and maintain the institutional knowledge that makes accounts run well. Maintain state of the art knowledge of your clients’ industries and the media landscape.