Sr. Account Manager, Public Relations

The Zimmerman Agency, Inc.; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Zimmerman Agency seeks a strategic thinker and idea-driven leader for a Senior Account Manager role. With 3–5 years of PR experience, you will guide client relationships, shape smart strategies, and drive flawless execution across integrated programs, collaborating closely with a supervisor for strategic alignment.

You should be confident presenting to clients, proactive in anticipating needs, and skilled at leading a team toward meaningful outcomes, including media relations and influencer

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in PR or client services.
• Confident presenting to clients and proactive in anticipating needs.
• Ability to lead a team toward meaningful outcomes.
• Experience shaping smart strategies and driving flawless execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day strategy and client relationships across a roster of brands.
• Develop compelling strategies, angles, campaigns, and creative ideas.
• Oversee media relations, pitch narratives, and proactive/reactive communications.
• Lead influencer strategies, events, and brand storytelling initiatives.
• Partner with senior leadership on growth opportunities and research.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Client relationships

Media relations

Team leadership

Job description

The Zimmerman Agency - one of the leading integrated PR firms - seeks a strategic thinker, dynamic communicator, and idea-driven leader to join our PR team as a Senior Account Manager.

This role is for someone with 3-5 years of experience who excels at guiding client relationships, shaping smart strategies, generating breakthrough creative ideas, and driving flawless execution across integrated programs, collaborating closely with a supervisor to ensure strategic alignment.

You should be confident presenting to clients, proactive in anticipating needs and skilled at leading a team toward meaningful outcomes.

Why Join The Zimmerman Agency?

• Lead day-to-day strategy and client relationships across a powerhouse roster of brands—from nationally recognized consumer names like Pilot Pen (home of the cult-favorite G2), First Watch, SIXT, Jazzercise, Professional Bull Riding, Minor League Baseball, Smile Doctors, and The Joint Chiropractic...to high-profile travel and destination clients including The Royal & The Palm in Dubai, Dolly Parton's Songteller Hotel opening in Nashville, Visit Rhode Island, Visit Carlsbad, Discover the Palm Beaches, Santa Barbara Vintners, Park City, Princess Hotels Jamaica and Hotel Yellowstone.
• Drive the development of compelling strategies, angles, campaigns, and creative ideas that break through clutter and earn meaningful media attention.
• Lead planning and execution of media and consumer activations, events, insider moments, and on-the-ground experiences that generate strong content and coverage.
• Mine for stories, track emerging cultural and industry trends, and anticipate opportunities to secure exposure and elevate client relevance.
• Oversee high-level media relations efforts, build strong media relationships, shape pitch narratives, and serve as a trusted voice in proactive and reactive communications.
• Lead influencer strategies, event development, thought leadership programs, and brand storytelling initiatives.
• Partner with senior leadership on growth opportunities, including strategic recommendations, research, and presentation development.
• Build a national-level portfolio that spans categories and industries - without the cost or lifestyle demands of New York or LA.
• Join an agency known for producing PR leaders who think strategically, manage effectively, and deliver results that move brands forward.

If you are a motivated leader, a solutions-first thinker, and someone who thrives on creating work that earns attention and makes an impact—we want to meet you!

Fully onsite in our Tallahassee or Ft. Lauderdale, FL office.