Account Executive, Corporate

5WPR; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & wellness programs

Flexible PTO

Hybrid work model

Season tickets & Broadway access

ClassPass partnership

Job summary

5W Public Relations is seeking an Account Executive to join our Corporate practice in Florida. The role focuses on managing corporate or B2B clients, strong media pitching, and delivering outstanding account and time management results.

Based in one of our FL locations (Miami or Tampa), you will lead media outreach, develop materials, and guide junior staff while collaborating with senior teammates to drive client success and measurable media coverage.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of PR agency experience, preferably corporate space.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong leadership and motivation skills.
• Proven client relations and supervisory skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage team workflow and own account work with consistent media results.
• Create media materials – press kits, releases, alerts, bios, case studies.
• Develop relationships with media and secure placements.
• Develop strategic media plans aligned with PR strategy.
• Execute PR strategies and advise on media plans.
• Generate proactive pitch ideas from industry trends.
• Monitor media and seek speaking opportunities for clients.
• Daily client interaction to report strategy and results.
• Assist in research, writing and development of new business proposals.
• Provide guidance and leadership to junior staff.
• Participate in brainstorming for strategic/creative client thinking.

Skills

PR agency experience

Corporate/BB focus

Excellent communication

Independent & team player

Leadership

Client relations

Creative & energetic

Education

BS/BA in Public Relations or related field

Job description

Account Executive, Corporate

5W Public Relations is seeking an Account Executive to join our Corporate practice. The ideal individual will have worked with Corporate or B2B-focused clients within an agency setting, is an expert at pitching, and possesses superior account and time management skills.

Note: this role be based in one of our FL locations (Miami or Tampa)

Here's what you'll be doing:

• Manage team workflow and take ownership of account work while driving consistent media results.
• Create and develop media materials – press kits, press releases, media alerts, fact sheets, bios, case studies, etc.
• Develop and maintain relationships with prominent members of the media in order to ensure placements
• Develop strategic communication plans, including media opportunities, tactics, and timelines consistent with the overall PR strategy
• Execute and advise on PR strategies and collaboratively develop strategic media plans
• Create and develop pro-active pitch ideas for clients based on industry, current trends and various announcements
• Monitor media and seek out speaking opportunities for clients as 'experts in their field'
• Daily client interaction to update, report on and discuss strategy and results
• Assist in the research, writing and development of new business proposals and presentations
• Provide guidance and leadership to junior-level staff
• Participate in brainstorming sessions to develop strategic/creative thinking for clients

Here's what you have:

• B.S/B.A in Public Relations or related field
• 2-3 years of PR agency experience, preferred in the corporate space
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong leadership and motivation skills
• Proven client relations and supervisory skills
• Creative and energetic personality

Why you'll love working here:

• Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits & wellness programs including partnership with ClassPass!
• Flexible PTO
• Summer Fridays and Winter, Spring, and Fall Fridays too!
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility and work-life balance
• Expanded parental leave and family planning support
• Continuous learning through '5W University' and development initiatives
• Student Loan Reimbursement
• Professional Development Support
• Exclusive access to season tickets for pro sports teams along with Broadway shows, and more!
• Charitable giving, including matching donations

#LI-Hybrid