Senior Account Executive

Pitchblend; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading PR firm in California is seeking a Senior Account Executive to drive impactful PR communications for high-profile clients. This role focuses on executing PR strategies, managing client relationships, and ensuring effective media outreach. Ideal candidates will have 4-6 years of PR experience, exceptional writing skills, and project management proficiency. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in PR, communications, or brand strategy.
• Experience managing client relationships and delivering successful campaigns.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills for creating media materials.
• Strong project management skills to handle multiple clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of integrated PR strategies across client accounts.
• Draft engaging media materials, including press releases.
• Manage media outreach and relationships with journalists.
• Track and analyze media coverage and prepare performance reports.
• Coordinate logistics for media events and product launches.

Skills

Client relationship management

Media outreach

Writing and editing skills

Project management

Communication

Proficiency in PR software

Technical savviness

Leadership and mentorship

Tools

Meltwater

Muck Rack

Slack

Notion

Monday.com

Job description

SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Pitchblend is seeking a strategic, client-focused, and results-driven Senior Account Executive to lead impactful communications campaigns for our high-profile global clients.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Account Executive to take charge of executing high-impact PR strategies across a diverse range of exciting accounts. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in managing client relationships, driving media outreach, and crafting compelling brand narratives. As a Senior Account Executive, you’ll have the opportunity to lead integrated campaigns, manage day‑to‑day client communication, and collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure seamless execution and results that drive measurable impact. This role is open to candidates located in the New York City or Los Angeles metro areas. Relocation assistance is not provided.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of integrated PR strategies across multiple client accounts, ensuring alignment with client goals.
• Draft and pitch engaging media materials, including press releases, media advisories, and pitch emails.
• Manage media outreach, build relationships with key journalists, influencers, and bloggers, and secure placements in top-tier outlets.
• Track and analyze media coverage, preparing detailed reports on campaign performance and insights.
• Coordinate logistics for media events, influencer activations, and product launches, ensuring smooth execution.
• Collaborate with the internal creative, digital, and strategy teams to ensure campaigns are on‑brand and executed flawlessly.
• Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging media opportunities to keep clients ahead of the curve.
• Maintain organized media lists and accurate records to ensure effective outreach and follow‑ups.
• Contribute to client‑facing materials, such as campaign reports, presentations, and strategic proposals.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members, helping them grow and succeed in their roles.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in PR, communications, or brand strategy, ideally within an agency setting.
• Proven experience managing client relationships and delivering successful PR campaigns.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills with the ability to create clear, compelling media materials.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple clients and deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to confidently interact with clients, media, and internal teams.
• Proficiency in media outreach tools, social media platforms, and PR software (e.g., Meltwater, Muck Rack, etc.).
• Tech‑savvy, with comfort using tools like Slack, Notion, Monday.com, and other project management platforms.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment with a solutions‑oriented mindset.
• A proactive, detail‑oriented approach, with a passion for staying on top of industry trends and evolving media opportunities.
• Strong leadership and mentorship skills, with a collaborative team‑first mindset.
• Collaborative team player with a positive, proactive attitude and eagerness to learn and grow.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

About the Company

The Company is an equal opportunity employer, drug‑free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable. All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. By completing this application, you are seeking to join a team of hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently delivering outstanding service to our customers and contributing to the financial success of the organization, its clients, and its employees. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact a management representative.