PR Account Executive

Jackson Spalding; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

world-class health insurance

profit sharing

unlimited sick days

401(k) match + financial planning

a flexible work environment. (3 days i

intermittent travel may be required.

Job summary

Jackson Spalding in Atlanta is seeking a Public Relations Account Executive with strong project management and earned media experience to lead day-to-day PR work for clients across industries. You’ll collaborate with integrated teams, manage timelines, and deliver results while staying calm under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

The role prioritizes clear communication, strategic thinking, and hands-on execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications or PR is required.
• 3–5 years communications or public relations experience with 1–2 years in an agency environment.
• Demonstrated success with earned media across multiple channels.
• Strong writing/editing skills with AP style proficiency.
• Strong project management skills; comfortable with technology tools such as Asana.
• Excellent communicator and collaborator; strong attention to detail.
• Experience with using AI responsibly and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic earned media plans for B2B and B2C clients.
• Pitch and secure earned media; build reporter relationships.
• Lead client-facing projects and coordinate timelines and deliverables across teams.
• Monitor trends and opportunities; support reputation management.
• Oversee reporting on PR results and contribute to new business.

Skills

PR strategy

Earned media

Project management

Writing skills

AP style

Communication

AI awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications

Tools

Asana

Job description

PUBLIC RELATIONS ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE– Atlanta or Athens, GA

We’reseeking anAccount Executive (AE) with experience in project management and earned media to join ourAtlanta or Athensteam.You’llhelp 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, culturalmomentsand 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 fordiverseaudiences and outlets

• Monitor news/socialchannelsfor opportunities, risks, and emerging narratives

Team Leadership & Account Delivery

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

• Coordinate timelines,workflowsand 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 andmaintainclients’ 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 —absorbingnew 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 andresultsreporting.

• 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’reresourceful and solutions-oriented: youcomewith a recommendation and a next step - not just a problem.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degreerequired, preferably in communication,journalismor 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 Styleproficiency

• 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

• Proficiencyin languages in addition to English preferred.

BENEFITS

We believegreat workstarts 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 inoffice, 2 days remote). Intermittent travel may be required.

• world-class health insurance
• profit sharing
• unlimited sick days
• 401(k) match + financial planning
• a flexible work environment. (3 days inoffice, 2 days remote)
• intermittent travel may be required.