Senior Account Executive, Energy Communications

Silverline Communications • Arlington, VA

1d • $70,000 - $85,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Silverline is the leading public relations agency focused on energy and infrastructure. Silverline’s expertise spans the global energy industry, from battery technology and energy storage to renewables, hydrogen, methane mitigation, and industrial decarbonization. We combine decades of experience with proprietary tools, such as the Silverline Energy Insights Index™ (SEI²™), to deliver intelligence-driven results. The Silverline team has been recognized for its innovative approach to PR, bold storytelling, and eye-catching design, earning industry awards for innovation, impactful campaigns, and standout creative work. As a specialized agency team, Silverline takes pride in amplifying the voices of energy innovators and leaders shaping the future.

We are seeking an energy and infrastructure-savvy Senior Account Executive with 4+ years of specialized communications experience in the energy and/or infrastructure industries. Experience leading aspects of client accounts, owning media strategy and execution, mentoring junior team members, and collaborating closely with account leads. You’ll work with a growing roster of clean energy and energy transition clients across sectors like solar, storage, climate tech, and grid modernization, helping them build brand credibility, secure earned media wins, and influence key stakeholders. The ideal candidate must have experience in the clean energy landscape, have a knack for building relationships, and possess a proven track record of fostering teamwork to deliver high-impact PR results.

Requirements

• 4+ years of public relations experience, at least two of which are in the clean energy, tech, or sustainability sectors
• Experience in the energy transition required
• Prior agency experience highly preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a knack for storytelling
• Ability to manage multiple clients and projects in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with digital PR tools and analytics platforms
• A team player with a collaborative spirit and leadership qualities
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Participate and assist in program brainstorming, development, and planning
• Manage the workflow of client deliverables, ensure quality delivery and that deadlines are met
• Manage multiple projects for clients from concept to completion by troubleshooting problems, proposing solutions, offering client counsel
• Plan, schedule, implement and lead activity required to execute client programs such as media programs, campaigns, launches, special events
• Actively participates and leads sections on the client calls; builds relationships with clients through regular collaboration and contact
• Provide increasingly complex client counsel; advise client of appropriate action using research, tools, knowledge of industry
• May manage account or business unit with minimal supervision

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• generous PTO
• excellent benefits
• Flexible work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
• A culture of collaboration, learning, belonging, and a shared commitment to excellence

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior