Public Relations Account Executive

Tier One Partners, LLC; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

PTO

Hybrid work

Professional development

Job summary

Tier One Partners, a Boston-based agency, is seeking an Account Executive to lead earned media campaigns, client relationships, and content creation. You will develop pitches, coordinate media interviews, and deliver measurable results across industries while collaborating with reporters and teams.

You will craft press releases, bylined articles, and concise client updates, maintaining proactive communication, reporting, and problem-solving, in a fast-paced, hybrid-work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, English, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of PR experience, at least 1 year at an agency, preferably in B2B technology.
• Proven track record developing and executing successful earned media campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in a client's earned media program, including identifying media contacts, developing pitches, and staffing media interviews.
• Develop high-quality written content, including press releases and bylined articles.

Skills

Curious & Driven

Strong Communicator

Agile Operator

Relationship Builder

Team Player

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications/PR/journalism/marketing/English

Tools

Meltwater

Job description

The Opportunity

Tier One Partners is seeking a creative, highly motivated Account Executive to join our team. This is a heavily client-facing role focused on delivering outstanding client service, media relations, and content creation that drives successful public relations campaigns for our clients. We're looking for someone eager to develop a deep understanding of their clients' industries, businesses, and competitive landscapes in order to lead earned media efforts, produce high-quality written materials, and deliver measurable results. Success in this role calls for resourcefulness, creativity, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while building strong relationships with clients and reporters.

Key Responsibilities

Media Relations & Content

• Play a key role in a client's earned media program, including identifying appropriate media contacts, developing creative pitches, conducting email and phone outreach, and staffing media interviews with clients - all leading to outstanding coverage.
• Develop high-quality written content, including press releases and bylined articles.

Client Management

• Maintain outstanding client relationships through effective communications, reporting, and problem-solving.
• Be highly detail-oriented and able to anticipate next steps and ways to proactively move projects forward.
• Contribute meaningfully to client calls and updates, providing concise updates and informed recommendations.

Team Collaboration

• Collaborate with team members to ensure deliverables remain on track, troubleshoot issues, and optimize tactics for better results.

What We're Looking For

• Curious & Driven: Passionate about learning and gaining a deep understanding of clients' industries, businesses, and competitive landscapes.
• Strong Communicator: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt tone and style for different formats.
• Agile Operator: Able to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment without sacrificing attention to detail.
• Relationship Builder/Trusted Client Partner: A clear and empathetic communicator who maintains outstanding client relationships through proactive communication, reporting, and problem-solving
• Team Player: Collaborative and solutions-focused, with an eagerness to take initiative.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, English, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of PR experience, at least 1 of which should have been at an agency and preferably in B2B technology.
• Proven track record developing and executing successful earned media relations campaigns.
• Familiarity with Meltwater.
• Strong understanding of program measurement approaches.

About Tier One Partners

Tier One Partners is an independent, integrated marketing agency with more than 20 years of experience helping high-growth companies lead through disruption. We're a women-founded and led agency serving innovators across B2B and B2C technology, AI, digital healthcare, financial services, cybersecurity, and manufacturing. Our award-winning, data-driven strategies help clients become market leaders.

Our approach blends senior-level strategy with data-driven execution to deliver measurable business impact. We're proud to be recognized by PRovoke Media as:

• One of the 100 Best Agencies in the U.S.
• A Top 40 Technology Agency globally
• One of the 20 Best U.S. Agencies to Work For

Our culture is built on curiosity, creativity, hustle, heart, inclusivity, and accountability. We support one another like a championship team and celebrate wins together-with team outings, events, and more.

Compensation

The expected salary for this role is $62,000-68,000 annually, and may vary based on experience and qualifications. In addition to base salary, Tier One offers a competitive benefits package, including health, dental and vision insurance; a 401(k) with a 3% Safe Harbor contribution; generous paid time off; hybrid work flexibility; and opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tier One Partners is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and does not discriminate on any legally protected basis