Senior Public Relations Account Executive

Great Scott; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

401k company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Sick leave

Hybrid work schedule

Summer Fridays

ClassPass wellness

Monthly team lunch/happy hour

Team and skill-building

Year-end discretionary bonus

Job summary

Great Scott, a Denver-based, woman-owned PR and affiliate marketing agency, seeks a Senior Account Executive specializing in product pitching in Beauty, Health and Wellness. You’ll manage day-to-day PR for a growing roster of CPG brands, own client strategy, pitch effectively, and mentor under the founder/CEO.

You’ll lead media relations, secure placements, and help grow the agency with proactive client counsel, in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of earned media strategy experience.
• Experience leading day-to-day and strategic client communication.
• Proven track record of securing earned placements.
• Understanding of affiliate marketing and strong editorial relationships.
• Self-starter who works well independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day client activity: heavy pitching, strategy, communication and deadlines.
• Lead client strategy (with founder support) and track results against goals.
• Counsel clients, deliver results, manage expectations and maintain relationships.
• Consistently land top-tier earned media placements.
• Stay proactive with media relations and build new relationships.
• Bring solutions to grow the agency.
• Represent Great Scott in networking and new business.

Skills

Earned media strategy

Client communication

Earned placements

Affiliate marketing relationships

Self-starter mindset

Job description

Senior Account Executive, Public Relations

About Us

Great Scott is a Denver-based, woman-owned, family-run performance PR and affiliate marketing agency that specializes in consumer goods brands. Founded over a decade ago by Jenna Lee Scott out of a small Denver apartment with a handful of clients and a lot of conviction, the agency has grown into one of the Rocky Mountain region's fastest-growing companies, earning a spot on the 2026 Inc. Regionals list, Inc 5000 fastest growing companies in America, and recognition for Jenna on the Inc. Female Founders 500.

The agency serves roughly two dozen independent consumer brands at any given time, ranging from digitally native D2C companies to Walmart-exclusive retail brands. Clients include names like Aura Frames, BrüMate, Yellow Leaf Hammocks, and Imperia Caviar. The work spans product PR, affiliate marketing, paid editorial, and emerging areas like AI optimization and expert positioning.

Great Scott is a small, tight-knit team and the culture reflects that. It is collaborative, direct, and built on real relationships, both internally and with the founders, media and publishing partners the team works with every week.

Now is a meaningful moment to join with Great Scott. The agency is in active growth mode and navigating a media, affiliate and AI landscape that is shifting faster than ever. We’re looking for a senior PR pro to help lead that growth.

The Role

We are looking for a stellar Senior Account Executive with a speciality in product pitching in the Beauty, Health and Wellness categories with built in relationships. You’ll manage day-to-day PR for a growing roster of CPG brands across lifestyle categories. You’ll own client strategy, pitching and results, with direct mentorship from our founder/CEO. This role will build visibility for some of the most exciting brands in the home, lifestyle, beauty space, and beyond, from gift guides to product roundups to founder features, and everything in between. The perfect candidate is self motivated, loves media relations and knows how affiliate and editorial work together.

What You’ll Do

• Manage day-to-day client activity: heavy pitching, strategy, communication and deadlines
• Lead client strategy (with founder support) and track results against monthly, quarterly and annual goals
• Counsel clients, deliver results, manage expectations and keep relationships strong
• Consistently land top-tier earned media placements
• Stay proactive with media relations and keep building new relationships
• Bring solutions to the table that help grow the agency
• Represent Great Scott in networking and new business: polished, professional and informed

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience in earned media strategy
• Experience leading day-to-day and strategic client communication
• A proven track record of securing earned placements
• A solid understanding of affiliate marketing and strong editorial relationships
• A self-starter mindset. You work well on your own and as part of a team.

Why You’ll Love It

• A close-knit, fun team that values flexibility and ownership
• Real room to grow, with direct mentorship from our founder/CEO
• An entrepreneurial environment where go-getters thrive
• Creative work for a growing, diverse roster of CPG brands

Why Great Scott

We provide a robust benefits package for full-time, permanent employees, including:

• A senior role with real ownership of your accounts
• Close partnership with agency leadership
• Health and dental coverage
• 401k company match
• Paid time off, parental leave, and sick leave
• Hybrid work schedule - in office Mon to Thu, option to work remote on Fri, plus one remote day a month.
• Summer Fridays, allowing team members to log out at 1 pm between Memorial Day and Labor Day
• Wellness support with a ClassPass membership
• Monthly team lunch or happy hour
• Team and skill-building activities throughout the year

Additional Benefits Offered:

• Year-end discretionary bonus

Actual compensation and title will be commensurate with experience and skills.

Location / Flexibility: GREAT SCOTT is based out of Denver, Colorado. We operate on a hybrid structure – in-person 4 days a week, with work from home Fridays.