Senior Account Executive (Phoenix)

PIERPONT COMMUNICATIONS; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance incentives

Profit sharing

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

PIERPONT COMMUNICATIONS is looking for a Senior Account Executive to execute PR and communications strategies while managing client relationships and mentoring junior staff. This role is critical in driving visibility for a diverse range of clients from various sectors. Candidates should have 5+ years in PR with strong communication and strategic skills.

Competitive salaries and performance incentives are offered, making this a great opportunity for ambitious professionals looking to grow their careers in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in public relations or a related field.
• Proven ability to develop and implement successful PR strategies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute PR and communications strategies for clients.
• Manage client programs and serve as a trusted liaison.
• Mentor junior staff and interns on PR best practices.
• Contribute to new business proposals and strategies.

Skills

PR and communications strategy development

Communication material drafting

Client relationship management

Mentoring and training

Research and analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, PR, or related field

Job description

Pierpont Communications represents some of the most prestigious brands across the US and internationally. Pierpont’s clients span aerospace, energy, technology, financial services, healthcare, nonprofit, real estate, and consumer brands, including names like BP, Halliburton, NASA, Capital One, and Walmart. This range gives team members broad exposure across sectors and client types, from Fortune 500 companies to high-growth startups.

With offices in Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Denver, Phoenix, and Miami, Pierpont offers a network few independent agencies can match. Team members collaborate across this footprint, working alongside colleagues in other markets on top‑tier brands across a wide range of sectors. That connectivity, paired with strong learning and development resources, gives team members the exposure and support they need to accelerate their professional growth.

Basic Function: As a Senior Account Executive, this role centers on executing day‑to‑day PR and communications work while supporting senior staff on strategy and client management. It involves a mix of hands‑on tactical execution, early people‑management responsibilities, and new business exposure. The core of the job is driving visibility for clients while developing strategic skills and judgment to eventually own client programs independently.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Developing and executing PR and communications strategies:

• Draft PR and communications materials including plans, press releases, pitches, media alerts, briefing documents, media lists, messaging, op‑eds and bylines, contributed content and social media posts
• Research and compile media landscape overviews and competitive audits for client programs
• Track industry news and flag relevant trends

Managing client programs and serving as trusted client liaison:

• Prepare agendas and notes for client status calls
• Compile monthly measurement reports tracking against KPIs set forth during planning
• Manage day‑to‑day deliverables and timelines for assigned workstreams
• Respond to routine client requests and elevate complex issues
• Maintain project trackers and ensure deadlines are met

Mentoring junior staff and interns:

• Review intern‑drafted materials for accuracy and provide feedback
• Help onboard new hires to client accounts and processes

Contributing to new business proposals and growth:

• Conduct research on prospective clients and competitors including competitive analysis
• Draft sections of proposals materials with senior oversight
• Support logistics and materials prep for new business meetings
• Participate in prospect and new business meetings

This is your chance to join one of the top PR agencies in the country, with opportunities to shape our Phoenix office and contribute to the growth of a thriving and innovative team. If you’re a highly driven professional with a passion for strategic communications and relationship building, this is the perfect next step in your career.

We offer competitive base salaries with strong individual and team performance incentives, plus profit sharing, ensuring your contributions translate directly into your success.

Join us in shaping the future of Pierpont and advancing your career in a fast‑paced, exciting environment!