PR Senior Account Executive

Moxie Communications Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) Retirement Plan

Generous Paid Time Off

Summer Fridays

Paid Sabbatical Leave

Fully paid parental leave

Discretionary year-end bonuses

Job summary

A creative communications agency in New York is seeking a Senior Account Executive to lead media relations and contribute to client strategy. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of PR experience, strong media relationships, and exceptional communication skills. You will mentor junior team members and work in a collaborative environment. With benefits such as paid sabbaticals and a generous PTO policy, this role offers opportunities for professional growth and impact.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years of public relations experience, ideally with consumer brands or B2B/tech clients.
• Strong media relationships with relevant reporters, editors, and producers.
• Demonstrated success in securing media coverage.

Responsibilities

• Lead proactive media outreach and secure high-quality media coverage.
• Contribute to client strategy and generate pitch angles.
• Mentor junior team members on media outreach and writing.

Skills

Public relations experience

Media relationships

Written and verbal communication

Proactive and detail-oriented

Mentoring skills

Job description

Moxie Communications Group is a strategic, industry-agnostic communications agency known for launching and scaling iconic brands like Liquid Death, Oura, Hydrow, Goodles, Coterie, Industrious, and Owl Labs. Our clients credit Moxie’s success to our data-driven strategy, bold creativity, and relentless focus on impact. Named to PR NEWS’s Agency Elite Top 100, we’re also known for our exceptional team and commitment to equity, inclusion, and professional growth. With benefits like paid sabbaticals, 401K matching, and Summer Fridays, Moxie fosters a culture where both employees and clients thrive.

The Role:

Are you looking for a dynamic PR agency where you’re mentored for growth? Would you like to work with passionate professionals with creative minds, building campaigns for some of the most talked-about new brands, as well as established market leaders? If so, Moxie Communications Group is the place for you.

Moxie Senior Account Executives lead high-impact media relations and contribute to strategy development across multiple clients. The SAE will be a go-to team player who combines a sharp editorial mindset with a proactive, creative approach to pitching. The role blends hands‑on media outreach with internal mentorship and cross‑functional collaboration, making it ideal for a strong communicator with a proven track record of delivering results and elevating junior talent.

This position is based in either Moxie’s NY office (SoHo, Manhattan) or LA office (Culver City), where team members work in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead proactive media outreach across multiple accounts and consistently secure high‑quality media coverage
• Own and deepen media relationships, with regular contact and outreach to key journalists and outlets
• Vet inbound media requests and staff interviews and briefings as needed
• Contribute to client strategy by generating pitch angles, identifying media opportunities, and aligning messaging with trends and cultural moments
• Serve as a key contributor during weekly client calls, providing timely updates on outreach and suggesting pivot strategies where needed
• Work with junior team to drive speaking programs and awards forward, assessing opportunities, providing recommendations and drafting submissions.
• Draft and edit key materials including pitches, press releases, briefing docs, and messaging frameworks
• Oversee and maintain master media lists, ensuring consistent outreach to top targets
• Mentor and support junior team members on media outreach, writing, and Moxie best practices
• Review internal documents such as media lists, agendas, and action items
• Collaborate with teams across media relations, partnerships, affiliate, and influencer to support integrated storytelling
• Participate in internal knowledge sharing and media trend spotting

Qualifications:

• 3 - 5 years of public relations experience, ideally on consumer brands and/or B2B / tech clients
• Strong media relationships with relevant reporters, editors, and producers
• Demonstrated success securing coverage across business, consumer and/or trade press
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging for various media verticals
• A collaborative mindset and genuine interest in mentoring junior team members
• Proactive, detail‑oriented, and solutions‑driven with the ability to stay organized and adapt quickly in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to balance media execution with strategic input and client communication
• Experience working across multiple accounts and industries simultaneously is a plus
• Experience with affiliate marketing and influencers is a plus, but not required

Why You’ll Love Us:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans with national provider networks, starting the first of the month following your start date
• 401(k) Retirement Plan- A range of investment options with employer match and potential profit‑sharing contributions after one year of service
• Generous Paid Time Off includes vacation, sick days, personal days, company holidays, your birthday off, and a company‑wide December break
• Summer Fridays every Friday between Memorial Day and Labor Day, with abbreviated Friday hours throughout the year
• 4 weeks Paid Sabbatical Leave after 5 years of employment to recharge and reset
• Fully paid leave for all parents, inclusive of birth and adoption
• Discretionary year‑end bonuses and incentives for referrals and new business
• Access to internal training programs and support for continued learning and growth

Compensation:

The expected salary range for this role is $70,000 - $78,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer. Moxie Communications Group is committed to a policy of non‑discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital or partnership status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, military or veteran status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver responsibilities, unemployment status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, training, work conditions, job assignments, benefits, layoffs, and termination.