PR ACCOUNT MANAGER

About the Company

We are a boutique, values-driven creative agency focused on shaping stories that support brand growth and social impact. Our work spans communications, marketing, brand strategy, and earned media for mission-aligned organizations and founders.

We are intentional about the partnerships we take on and prioritize working with organizations that value diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our work spans multiple sectors, but all audiences share a common belief: company values matter.

Company Culture

Our team is built on hiring and empowering Black and brown creatives while fostering an entrepreneurial, collaboration-over-competition environment. We believe rest is a revolutionary practice and structure our schedules to support wellness and sustainability.

As a growing boutique agency, we are thoughtful and selective about expanding our team. We are committed to building an equitable future through community-centered communication and marketing solutions.

Role Overview: PR Account Manager

The PR Account Manager provides senior-level strategic counsel while overseeing execution, operations, and team leadership across multiple retained accounts. This role balances client service, communications strategy, mentorship, and internal operations.

Client Services & Strategy

• Serve as senior counsel on multiple retainer accounts across varied sectors

• Lead earned media strategy, campaign messaging, and integrated communications planning

• Act as the primary point of contact, managing expectations and evolving needs

• Lead client presentations, reporting, and campaign recaps

Project & Operations Management

• Manage timelines, deliverables, and workflows using project management tools

• Forecast workloads and ensure projects are completed on time and within scope

• Lead weekly team huddles, project sprints, and deadline check-ins

• Support leadership with internal workflows and scalable systems

Leadership & Mentorship

• Manage and mentor coordinators, interns, and junior team members

• Review and approve press materials, media lists, and campaign drafts

• Lead internal trainings and media skill-sharing sessions

• Model strong communication, emotional intelligence, and constructive feedback

Media Relations & Writing

• Write and edit press releases, media pitches, messaging documents, talking points, and creative briefs

• Build and maintain strong media relationships across national, regional, and niche outlets

• Lead media outreach and follow-up on high-priority campaigns

• Oversee media tracking, coverage reports, and pitch logs

Business Development & Agency Growth

• Participate in strategic planning and agency growth discussions

• Support proposals, audits, and presentations for new opportunities

• Identify thought leadership and visibility opportunities for the agency

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required

• 7+ years of account management or client services experience in an agency or consulting environment

• Proven leadership and team mentorship experience

• Strong background managing complex PR campaigns

• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills

• Exceptional project and time management abilities

• High emotional intelligence and leadership presence

• Experience working in multicultural or diverse professional environments

• Proficiency in Google Workspace and project management tools

• Strong relationship-building skills