Senior Account Executive

Silverline Communications; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Generous PTO

Excellent benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Silverline Communications, a leading woman-owned PR agency focused on clean energy, seeks a Senior Account Executive with 4+ years of experience to own media strategy and execution while mentoring junior staff. You’ll manage multiple clean-energy client programs across solar, storage, and grid modernization to build brand credibility, win earned media, and influence stakeholders.

The ideal candidate excels at storytelling, communications, and collaboration in a fast-paced agency setting, with a

Qualifications

• 4+ years of public relations experience, ideally in clean energy, tech, or sustainability sectors.
• Prior agency experience required.
• Experience in the energy transition preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with storytelling ability.

Responsibilities

• Participate in program brainstorming, development, and planning.
• Manage client deliverables workflow, ensure quality delivery and deadlines.
• Oversee multiple client projects from concept to completion, troubleshoot and advise.
• Plan and lead media programs, campaigns, launches, events.
• Lead client calls, build relationships through collaboration.
• Provide senior counsel using research and market knowledge.
• May manage an account or business unit with minimal supervision.

Skills

Storytelling

Leadership

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field

Tools

Digital PR Tools

Analytics Platforms

Job description

About Us

Silverline is the longest-standing and largest woman-owned PR agency that focuses exclusively on clean energy and climate technology. We represent the best and the brightest of the industry including cutting-edge start-ups, leading investors and Fortune 500 brands. Our passion for world-changing innovation drives the work we do. Our team possess unrivaled expertise in all facets of the clean economy from renewable energy, ESG and sustainability to emerging technologies and policy.

About Us

Silverline is the longest-standing and largest woman-owned PR agency that focuses exclusively on clean energy and climate technology. We represent the best and the brightest of the industry including cutting-edge start-ups, leading investors and Fortune 500 brands. Our passion for world-changing innovation drives the work we do. Our team possess unrivaled expertise in all facets of the clean economy from renewable energy, ESG and sustainability to emerging technologies and policy.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Account Executive with 4+ years of experience to lead aspects of client accounts – owning media strategy and execution, mentoring junior team members and collaborating closely with account leads. You’ll work with a growing roster of clean energy and energy transition clients across sectors like solar, storage, climate tech, and grid modernization—helping them build brand credibility, secure earned media wins, and influence key stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have experience in the clean energy landscape, have a knack for building relationships, and a proven track record fostering teamwork to deliver high-impact PR results.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate and assist in program brainstorming, development, and planning
• Manage the workflow of client deliverables, ensure quality delivery and that deadlines are met
• Manage multiple projects for clients from concept to completion by troubleshooting problems, proposing solutions, offering client counsel
• Plan, schedule, implement and lead activity required to execute client programs such as media programs, campaigns, launches, special events
• Actively participates and leads sections on the client calls; builds relationships with clients through regular collaboration and contact
• Provide increasingly complex client counsel; advise client of appropriate action using research, tools, knowledge of industry
• May manage account or business unit with minimal supervision

Qualifications

• 4+ years of public relations experience, ideally in clean energy, tech, or sustainability sectors Prior agency experience required
• Experience in the energy transition preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a knack for storytelling
• Ability to manage multiple clients and projects in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with digital PR tools and analytics platforms
• A team player with a collaborative spirit and leadership qualities
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field

Why Join Us

• Be a part of a team that’s making a tangible impact and work with some of the most innovative companies in clean energy
• Competitive compensation, generous PTO and excellent benefits
• Flexible work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
• A culture of collaboration, learning, belonging, and a shared commitment to excellence

The compensation range for this position is $70-85,000 annually, annually, commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications. Exceptionally qualified candidates may be considered outside of this range and/or at a more senior level where appropriate.

Silverline is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EEO, AAE, MF/Disability/VET. We are proud to support a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture of individualism and equity.

Thank you for your interest!