PR Account Executive

PUBLIC RELATIONS ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE – Atlanta or Athens, GA

ABOUT THE ROLE: We’re seeking an Account Executive (AE) with experience in project management and earned media to join our Atlanta or Athens team. You’ll help lead day-to-day PR and communications work, collaborate across integrated teams, and deliver solid results for clients. This role is a strong fit for someone who is organized, proactive, calm under pressure, energized by fast-paced work that blends smart strategy with excellent execution and experienced in public relations

RESPONSIBILITIES
Earned Media and Public Relations

• Develop and execute strategic earned media plans at a national and local level for B2B and B2C clients across multiple industries

• Pitch and secure earned media

• Build relationships with reporters and key stakeholders

• Monitor news, cultural moments and industry trends to spot opportunities and risks

• Support reputation management and help teams navigate emerging issues

• Partner with specialists across the agency to deliver integrated campaigns

• Pitch & build relationships with reporters/producers/editors

• Tailor angles and messaging for diverse audiences and outlets

• Monitor news/social channels for opportunities, risks, and emerging narratives

Team Leadership & Account Delivery

• Lead and support client-facing projects and be accountable for outcomes

• Coordinate timelines, workflows and deliverables for public relations work across internal teams

• Communicate clearly with teammates and clients; delegate thoughtfully as appropriate

• Contribute to decision-making and strategic thinking on projects you own

• Oversee reporting on PR results for projects you lead

• Support new business efforts

Budget & Operations

• Support and maintain clients’ budgets and billing

What Success Looks Like in this Role:

• You focus on your clients, build respectful and authentic relationships, and create successful outcomes for your clients.

• You ramp quickly — absorbing new client context, asking smart questions, and incorporating feedback into stronger work.

• You bring good judgment to the day-to-day: you prioritize well, flag risks early, and stay steady when details change.

• You take ownership end-to-end, following deliverables from first draft through final execution and results reporting.

• You work collaboratively across teams and levels - communicating clearly, delegating thoughtfully, and helping the team stay aligned.

• You adapt with ease as timelines and priorities shift, keeping momentum without sacrificing quality.

• You’re resourceful and solutions-oriented: you come with a recommendation and a next step - not just a problem.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in communication, journalism or PR

• 3–5 years communications or public relations experience with 1–2 years in an agency environment

• Demonstrated success and passion for earned media across multiple channels

• Strong writing/editing skills; AP Style proficiency

• Strong project management skills and comfort with technology tools such as Asana

• Excellent communicator and collaborator; strong attention to detail

• Experience with using AI responsibly and effectively

• Proficiency in languages in addition to English preferred.

BENEFITS
We believe great work starts by taking care of our people. Benefits include world-class health insurance, profit sharing, unlimited sick days, 401(k) match + financial planning, and a flexible work environment. (3 days in office, 2 days remote). Intermittent travel may be required.