Remote Account Executive, PR & Public Affairs

EMA Management Services Group, Inc.; City of Syracuse (NY); Remote; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mower is a fully remote-first agency seeking an Account Executive in Public Relations & Public Affairs to build and execute strategic communications programs for clients from Syracuse, NY. You will manage day-to-day client activities, grow media relationships, and identify storytelling opportunities across channels.

The ideal candidate is curious, proactive, and collaborative, with strong writing, media instincts, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced agency environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, marketing, journalism, political science, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of professional experience in public relations, public affairs, or a related communications role.
• Strong writing and editing skills, including familiarity with AP style and SEO best practices.
• Experience developing media pitches, researching media opportunities, and securing editorial coverage.
• Knowledge of social media platforms, digital communications, and emerging media trends.
• Experience supporting client communications programs, managing multiple projects, and meeting deadlines.
• Strong verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with communications measurement, reporting, and analytics tools.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with clients, colleagues, and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent storytelling, writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong relationship-building skills with clients, media contacts, and internal teams.
• Creative thinking and the ability to identify compelling stories and communications opportunities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proactive, resourceful, and comfortable taking initiative.
• Ability to think strategically while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Curiosity about current events, industry trends, media, and emerging communications technologies.
• Sound judgment and an understanding of ethical communications practices.
• AI proficiency: Ability to confidently and responsibly use AI tools in daily work to improve efficiency, creativity, and insight.
• A collaborative, positive attitude and a willingness to learn, grow, and contribute to the success of the team.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day client relationships and serve as a key point of contact for assigned accounts.
• Participate in client discussions about PR and PA strategies and recommend tactics that support client objectives.
• Manage multiple client accounts and projects simultaneously, ensuring work is completed accurately and on time.
• Proactively bring new ideas, insights, and opportunities to clients.
• Collaborate with PR/PA leadership and internal account teams to plan and execute successful communications programs.
• Maintain client status reports, project updates, and measurement documents.
• Assist with client budget management and help ensure programs are delivered efficiently and effectively.

Skills

Media relations

Storytelling

Writing

Client relationship management

Project coordination

Public relations

Strategic communications

Time management

Collaboration

Proactivity

Education

Bachelor's degree in public relations or communications

Tools

AI tools

SEO basics

AP style

Job description

Mower is a fully remote-first agency seeking an Account Executive in Public Relations & Public Affairs to build and execute strategic communications programs for clients from Syracuse, NY. You will manage day-to-day client activities, grow media relationships, and identify storytelling opportunities across channels.

The ideal candidate is curious, proactive, and collaborative, with strong writing, media instincts, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced agency environment.