Public Relations - Account Executive

Pinkston; Falls Church (VA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision plans

401k retirement plan

Flexible hybrid work model

Generous holiday and vacation policies

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Pinkston in Falls Church, Virginia, is looking for an Account Executive to enhance media placements by coordinating interviews and facilitating meetings with clients. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and have relevant experience in public relations or journalism.

The role is integral in securing media coverage and developing written materials for clients. Pinkston offers a competitive benefits package and promotes work-life balance with a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant communications and/or public relations experience.
• Ability to adapt to change, meet deadlines and prioritize client deliverables.
• Alignment with Pinkston’s guiding principles.

Responsibilities

• Pitch stories to media contacts via email, social media, and phone.
• Coordinate with team to draft and edit written materials.
• Establish and develop working relationships with media contacts.

Skills

Research skills

Interpersonal skills

Writing skills

Editing skills

Public speaking experience

Education

Undergraduate degree in public relations, communications, journalism or a related field

Job description

Account Executives at Pinkston regularly interact with members of the press and clients, coordinating interviews and facilitating meetings in addition to building a track record of media placements. Primary responsibilities include securing media coverage and developing written materials for clients. Account Executives remain updated on current events and news as they create unique opportunities for their clients within the news cycle.

Additional Details

• Status: Exempt Salaried
• Work Location: Falls Church, Virginia
• Travel: 0-5%

Role Responsibilities (Pitching/writing, media intel, client relations)

• Pitch stories to media contacts by email, social media and phone
• Coordinate with team to draft and edit written materials, including press releases and strategic communication plans
• Absorb and build a credible understanding of media outlets and audiences
• Identify creative placement opportunities for media coverage and communicate to clients
• Establish and develop working relationships with media contacts
• Identify relevant topics for clients within the news cycle

Onboarding and Development

• Assist with the onboarding and development of entry level and new team members

Skills & Qualifications

Required

• Undergraduate degree or relevant experience in public relations, communications, journalism or a related field
• 1-2 years of relevant communications and/or public relations experience
• Possesses strong research, interpersonal, writing and editing skills
• Adapts to change, meets deadlines and is able to prioritize client deliverables
• Alignment with Pinkston’s guiding principles

Preferred

• Public speaking experience

Culture

• Possesses a sense of persistency in all tasks; seeks to push through challenges and ensure excellence in deliverables
• Commitment to excellence and drive to exceed expectations
• Seeks to see broader story of client work and understand how individual work contributes to a greater narrative
• Possesses a collaborative spirit, values teamwork and has strong ability to give and receive feedback and instruction
• Awareness of how actions impact internal organization and external stakeholders

Who We Are

Pinkston is a full-service branding, marketing, and communications agency offering integrated public relations, creative, digital, and research services to transform companies and organizations. As an outcome‑driven agency, Pinkston is committed to delivering customized, strategic solutions that drive real‑world impact.

Pinkston offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes company-sponsored health, dental, and vision plans accompanied by employer‑funded life insurance, HRA, and short‑term disability plan. Optional long‑term disability and additional Life Insurance are also available. Pinkston provides a 401k retirement plan and contributes to each employee’s retirement annually regardless of employee participation.

At Pinkston, we believe great things happen when people come together and are committed to building a collaborative in‑person work environment. Pinkston is also committed to a healthy work‑life balance. We offer flexibility through an innovative hybrid work model that gives team members the opportunity to work from home 30% of the time. Pinkston provides generous holiday and vacation policies, paid parental leave, and an additional week of paid "volunteer time off" to encourage employees to invest time in a 501C non‑profit of their choice.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pinkston is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training and apprenticeship. Pinkston makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.