Senior PR Account Manager - Hybrid (Austin-Based)

Zilker Media; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Holiday time off

Summer Fridays

Medical insurance (60% employer-contri

Dental insurance (100%)

Vision insurance (100%)

Life insurance (100%)

401(k)

Profit-sharing

Good Vibes Initiative

Job summary

Zilker Media in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior Account Executive with real agency chops to build strong media relationships and drive results. You’ll manage client relationships, craft compelling pitches, and secure national to local coverage while exploring opportunities across industries.

Key responsibilities include writing sharp pitches, securing speaking engagements and awards, and connecting PR outcomes to client business goals in a hybrid work setting with in-office days.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of full-time PR/media relations experience; agency experience required.
• Track record of securing real, meaningful media coverage.
• Strong writing skills from pitches to longform pieces.
• Genuine ability to build relationships with clients and show results.
• Curiosity about GEO and how earned media shapes visibility in AI search.
• Sharp business acumen; PR moves the needle for a client’s business.
• Strong project management chops; nothing falls through the cracks on your watch.

Responsibilities

• Drive media relations and results; pitch stories and secure nationwide, regional and local coverage.
• Land speaking engagements, award wins and conference opportunities for clients beyond press hits.
• Own the client relationship; report on results and consult on strategy.
• Connect client goals to PR work and bottom line.
• Write sharp pitches and tailored communications; ghostwrite longform content.
• Collaborate across industries to expand client visibility; explore Generative Engine Optimization.

Skills

PR / Media relations

Agency experience

Writing skills

Relationship building

GEO & AI in PR

Business acumen

Project management

Job description

Zilker Media in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior Account Executive with real agency chops to build strong media relationships and drive results. You’ll manage client relationships, craft compelling pitches, and secure national to local coverage while exploring opportunities across industries.

Key responsibilities include writing sharp pitches, securing speaking engagements and awards, and connecting PR outcomes to client business goals in a hybrid work setting with in-office days.