Senior Account Executive

Pinkston • Falls Church, VA

2h • $70,000 - $77,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Pinkston’s Senior Account Executives provide leadership and direction to their teams while managing media opportunities, helping oversee day-to-day account operations, and regularly interacting with clients. The role uses media experience to oversee daily engagement with the media, including sensitive topics. The position is salaried and exempt, based in Falls Church, Virginia, with 5–10% travel. Pinkston is a full-service branding, marketing, and communications agency offering integrated public relations, creative, digital, and research services.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree or relevant experience in public relations, communications, marketing, journalism, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of relevant communications and/or marketing experience.
• Strong background in speaking to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to adapt to change and meet 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 training and overseeing staff.
• Experience working with executive leadership of clients or external organizations.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Company-sponsored health, dental, and vision plans.
• Employer-funded life insurance, HRA, and short-term disability plan.
• Optional long-term disability and additional life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with an annual employer contribution regardless of employee participation.
• Hybrid work model allowing team members to work from home up to 30% of the time.
• Generous holiday and vacation policies.
• Paid parental leave.
• An additional week of paid volunteer time off to support a 501(c) nonprofit of the employee’s choice.

What This Job Offers

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