PR Account Director (Contract)

NB PUBLICITY; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Remote; USD 68,880 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

A leading public relations agency in the United States is seeking a Freelance Account Director to lead strategy and execution across client accounts during maternity leave coverage. The ideal candidate will have 5-7+ years of PR experience, with proven success in managing client accounts and developing PR strategies. This role requires excellent writing skills and the ability to build strong media relationships, while working fully remote and independently. Compensation is retainer-based, approximately $50-$60 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of PR or communications experience, preferably in an agency.
• Ability to develop PR strategy and secure media coverage with recent examples.
• Organized, proactive, and self-starter with strong time management.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and execution across client accounts during maternity leave.
• Set and evolve account strategy and develop PR plans.
• Write and edit press materials including media pitches and press releases.

Skills

PR experience

Client management

Excellent writing

Media relationships

Time management

Tools

Google Drive

Muck Rack

Asana

CoverageBook

Job description

Overview

• Hours: 15-20 hours per week
• Location: Fully remote (must be based in the United States with the ability to work standard ET business hours)
• Compensation: Retainer-based (~$50-60/hr based on experience)
• Duration: 6 months (maternity leave coverage, with opportunity to extend)
• Start date: Early to mid-February

Role Description

We are seeking a freelance Account Director to lead strategy and execution across client accounts during our founder’s maternity leave.

Working in close partnership with our Director of Client Services, who oversees client services and operations, you will own strategy, content, PR execution, and strategic guidance.

Responsibilities

This role serves as the day-to-day strategy and execution lead for assigned client accounts, working in partnership with our Director of Client Services.

You will be responsible for:

• Setting and evolving account strategy
• Developing PR plans, story angles, and pitch ideas
• Creating launch timelines and execution roadmaps
• Writing, editing, and distributing press materials including media pitches, press releases, bios, bylines/op-eds, speaking submissions, and award entries
• Leading media outreach and follow-ups
• Evaluating and coordinating sponsorships, partnerships, awards, and visibility opportunities
• Supporting event and media prep strategy
• Reviewing performance and adjusting strategy as needed
• Providing clear strategic guidance and recommendations
• Attend and support weekly client meetings with the Director of Client Services.
• Provide media training and speaking engagement preparation as needed.
• Review, edit and finalize monthly content calendars and content in collaboration with our content writer.
• Prepare and deliver client updates and reports, including: meeting agendas and recaps, weekly status updates, monthly reports, media mentions and coverage summaries, event recaps, and social content performance.
• Lead strategic PR support for events and activations, including publicity plans, media lists, invitations, and run-of-show coordination.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years PR or communications experience (agency preferred)
• Experience working across both consumer and B2B brands
• Proven experience managing client accounts and leading senior-level client communication, including presenting strategic recommendations and results.
• Proven experience developing PR strategy and securing media coverage (and can share examples from the past 3–6 months).
• Excellent writer and editor who can adapt tone and voice across clients and formats (i.e. pitches, press releases, blogs, and thought leadership content)
• Organized, proactive, and dependable.
• Self-starter who can quickly absorb context and work independently.
• Proactive, creative and always thinking two steps ahead.
• Care just as much about the details as the bigger picture.
• Highly organized with strong time management skills.
• Passion for storytelling, trendspotting and bringing fresh ideas to the table.
• Strong relationships with media and a natural ability to build new ones.
• Based in the United States with the ability to work standard ET business hours.
• Experience working with Google Drive, Muck Rack, Asana, and CoverageBook
• Energized by the idea of helping shape a growing agency