Senior Account Executive, Public Relations

rhstrategic; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance: 100% paid base premium for

Transportation Subsidy: $100 per month

Paid Time Off: 16 days of annual PTO,

Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with auto

Stipends: Professional development and

Job summary

RH Strategic in Washington, D.C. is seeking a Senior Account Executive, Public Relations to expand strategic influence and deepen client relationships across technology, cybersecurity, healthcare, government, sustainability and education.

The role leads media relations, develops integrated communications programs, manages complex projects, and provides counsel on messaging and thought leadership. In-office presence three days weekly; DMV residency required.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years in public relations or strategic communications.
• At least 2 years in a PR agency.
• Established relationships with national media.
• Ability to translate complex topics into clear narratives.
• Experience developing media strategies and crisis comms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Secure top-tier media placements across print, digital, and broadcast.
• Lead day-to-day execution of integrated programs.
• Develop media relations strategies and pitches.
• Translate client priorities into messaging.
• Analyze campaign performance and provide insights.
• Manage projects, deadlines, budgets, and scopes.
• Serve as a trusted client contact with strategic counsel.

Skills

Public relations

Strategic communications

Media relations

Project management

Writing

Agency experience

Job description

About Us

RH Strategic is a well-established public relations agency with a robust client portfolio across technology, cybersecurity, healthcare, government, sustainability, and education industries. Since our founding in 2008, we’ve worked with leaders advancing technology, healthcare, sustainability, education and the public sector—organizations reshaping the world we’ll hand to future generations. We understand the assignment: Make their stories impossible to ignore.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Account Executive, Public Relations to join RH Strategic in Washington, D.C. This role is ideal for public relations professionals with 4-6 years of agency experience who are ready to expand their strategic influence, deepen client relationships, and take ownership of integrated communications programs. This Senior Account Executive will play a key role in developing and executing PR strategies that advance client goals, managing complex projects and account work streams, and providing counsel on media relations, messaging, and thought leadership opportunities.

This is a full-time role based in Washington, D.C., requiring an in-office presence of at least three days per week. To be qualified, candidates must currently reside in the DMV metro area.

Responsibilities:

• Secure top-tier media placements across print, digital, and broadcast platforms, leveraging strong relationships with reporters, editors, and producers to generate meaningful client outcomes.
• Lead the day-to-day execution of integrated communications programs across client accounts, ensuring high-quality deliverables, strong project management, and measurable progress toward client objectives.
• Develop and execute media relations strategies, including identifying story opportunities, crafting pitches, securing media coverage, and cultivating relationships with reporters and editors.
• Translate complex client priorities and industry developments into messaging that supports business goals.
• Analyze campaign performance and results, share insights, and present actionable recommendations.
• Manage projects, workstreams, and cross-functional teams to ensure deadlines, budgets, and scopes are met while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Serve as a trusted client contact, managing communications, providing strategic counsel, and fostering strong, long‑term relationships.

Basic Qualifications:

• 4-6 years of public relations, strategic communications, or related experience, including at least 2 years in a PR agency environment.
• Deep understanding of the media landscape with established, current relationships across key national and influential media outlets.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex topics across technology, workforce development, and education sectors into compelling, accessible narratives for diverse audiences.
• Experience developing media strategies and supporting media engagement activities including interview preparation, message development, executive talking points, and crisis communications.
• Strong understanding of the media landscape, news cycle, and emerging trends to advance client objectives.
• Exceptional written and verbal communications skills, with experience producing high-quality strategic content across a variety of formats and audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience mentoring or developing junior team members, supporting professional growth.
• Exposure to account financial management, including budgeting, resource allocation, and scope management.
• Understanding of integrated communications strategies and experience collaborating across earned, owned, paid, and shared media channels.
• Working knowledge of digital marketing, social media strategy, paid media, and analytics.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: $80,000-$95,000 annually.

Benefits:

For this role, the Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Insurance: 100% paid base premium for the employee’s medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurances.
• Transportation Subsidy: $100 per month.
• Paid Time Off: 16 days of annual PTO, 12 firm holidays, 1 floating day off, and 1 paid day of service.
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with automatic, fully vested match.
• Stipends: Professional development and wellness.

RH Strategic is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We will not be able to respond to every submission. No calls, recruiters, or offers for contract work, please.