Public Relations - Senior Account Executive - Corporate

Pinkston•Falls Church, VA

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

Pinkston’s Senior Account Executives provide leadership and direction to their teams while managing media opportunities and helping to oversee day-to-day account operations and regularly interacts with clients. A Senior Account Executive will utilize their experience in working with the media to oversee daily engagement with media and sensitive topics.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree or relevant experience in public relations, communications, marketing, journalism or a related field
3+ years of relevant communications and/or marketing experience
Strong background in speaking to a variety of different audiences
Adapts to change and meets deadlines
Experience in communication campaign management
Proven track record of media engagement
Ability to balance and navigate multiple time-sensitive projects
Alignment with Pinkston’s guiding principles

Nice To Haves

3-4 years of experience in strategic communications
Experience in training and overseeing staff
Experience in working with executive leadership of clients/external organizations

Responsibilities

Demonstrate expertise in working with the media while building relationships with press contacts
Ability to provide strategic guidance on media interactions, including navigating high-profile media opportunities and sensitive situations
Collaborate with team leads to provide support for client accounts and interactions
Effectively strategize and coordinate the development of written materials
Create and implement strategic communications campaigns and plans for clients
Develop people management skills, ability to oversee at a higher level
Train, guide and manage day-to-day tasks of junior staff