PR Account Manager — Strategic Media Leader

blue plate minds; Paoli (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

blue plate minds, a full-service marketing agency based in Philadelphia, seeks a Public Relations Account Manager to cover a maternity leave. You will be the primary day-to-day contact for assigned clients, developing and executing PR strategies, managing media relations, and ensuring successful delivery of programs.

You will lead client meetings, craft and present recommendations, and oversee communications across press materials, social content, and campaigns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing or related field.
• 5+ years of public relations, communications, social media or agency experience.
• Strong media relations experience with demonstrated success securing earned media coverage.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing social media content strategies across multiple platforms.
• Exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines simultaneously.
• Experience developing strategic communications plans.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze content performance metrics and use insights to optimize communications strategies.
• Experience with media monitoring, reporting, and PR software tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned client accounts.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and strategic counsel.
• Lead client meetings, prepare agendas and present recommendations and campaign results.
• Ensure projects remain on schedule, within scope and aligned with client objectives.
• Identify opportunities to expand services and support overall account growth.
• Develop integrated content calendars that align public relations, social media, and marketing initiatives.
• Create engaging content that supports brand awareness, audience engagement, thought leadership, and lead generation objectives.
• Collaborate with creative and/or social teams on social media graphics, short-form videos, and other digital content assets.
• Assist with community management, including responding to comments, messages, and online inquiries in alignment with approved brand voice and messaging.
• Leverage social media channels to amplify earned media coverage, events, announcements, and thought leadership content.
• Ensure all content is accurate, compelling, and aligned with client messaging, brand standards, and strategic objectives.

Skills

Media relations

Content strategy

Social media content

Client management

Written communication

Verbal/presentation

Deadline management

Analytics for content

PR software/tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations/Communications/Jorunalism/Marketing

Tools

PR software tools

Media monitoring tools

Job description

blue plate minds, a full-service marketing agency based in Philadelphia, seeks a Public Relations Account Manager to cover a maternity leave. You will be the primary day-to-day contact for assigned clients, developing and executing PR strategies, managing media relations, and ensuring successful delivery of programs.

You will lead client meetings, craft and present recommendations, and oversee communications across press materials, social content, and campaigns.